Learn How to Combat Stress or Anxiety Naturally!Not all stress is bad in fact some people even function better under stress but too much and too often of anything is never good. An overload of stress can lead to anxiety attacks and we must just have the natural remedy for you. Deep Breathing But before this, try taking time out from your busy schedule and just focus on deep breathing. Take a 10 minute break every hour and at least once or twice a day. During one of these breaks; take slow deeps breaths and then exhale. Cut down on Caffeine Reducing caffeine intake will help as caffeine is a strong stimulant. Small doses of caffeine increases bile stimulation and has been shown to lower cholesterol but too much caffeine can increase stress levels. Vitamin Supplements? Many vitamins are useful in fighting stress such as B6 and B12 as they help improve the body nervous system. Many European countries have approved Kava Kava as a treatment for anxiety and insomnia without drowsiness and no addictive side affects. Kava Kava, however, does not mix well with alcohol, prescriptions for depression such as valium and Xanax or with many prescription sleeping pills. Natural Herb A popular anti-depressive herb St. John Wart has also been shown to be a natural remedy for anxiety as well. It must be taken for several weeks before the effects can be felt and research shows it lowers stress levels without fogging your thinking. Valerian Valerian, very popular in Europe, is a natural sedative and isn addictive as some chemical sedatives are, and is used as a natural remedy for anxiety. It generally induces sleep, and if you are already taking prescription sedatives, it is not advisable to add valerian to the mix. As always, should you decide to add supplements, do check with your doctor especially if you are suffering of any other existing medical problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes, your doctor can tell you if the supplements are safe. |
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