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Natural Remedies for Anxiety

For many of people suffering from anxiety, anti-anxiety medicines become a part of their everyday life. Unfortunately, these medications usually have a high risk of dependency, and users tend to develop a tolerance to them fairly quickly.

Another problem with anti- anxiety medication is that it usually only takes care of the anxiety symptoms, but doesn’t help treat the problem itself. If you are struggling with this, you might find help trying out natural remedies for anxiety.

Medical companies and MD’s sometimes make it seem like there are no other options when you are dealing with anxiety other than just suffering with it or taking an anti anxiety drug. This is not necessarily true. There are a lot of different options out there for someone who doesn’t want to take medication, or is looking for a more long term solution to the problem.

First of all, there might be some things you are doing now that are not helping your situation. People who have a lot of anxiety should cut out, or at least cut way down on their caffeine intake. Caffeine is a stimulant and in high doses it can cause anxiety even in people who don’t usually experience this. Other triggers could be sugar, stress, some food allergies and various deficiencies in the body.

Here are some often recommended natural remedies for anxiety:

Exercise—according to sciencedaily.com, recent studies indicates that “relatively high-intensity exercise is superior in reducing stress and anxiety.” Studies show that especially in women, there seems to be a high correlation between high intensity exercise and reduced anxiety levels.

Fish oil—fish oil contains a lot of omega 3 which is a vital fatty acid. Numerous studies all over the world have shown that omega 3 can help stabilize moods and reduce anxiety and depression. If you don’t get enough fish in your diet, you can take a fish oil or cod liver oil supplement to ensure you get a healthy dose of omega 3 each day. Omega 3 is also found in flaxseed for those who need a vegan supplement.

Vitamin B—anxiety can be a side effect of a vitamin B deficiency. Vitamin B helps the body deal with stress. You can get more vitamin B in you diet by eating leafy greens, or you can ask your doctor or naturopath about a supplement.

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Magnesium— a magnesium deficiency can lead to anxiety, and ironically, stress can lead to an increased loss of magnesium in the body. Most people do not have enough magnesium in their diet, and some articles even go as far as to say that all people in the US have a magnesium deficiency. The RDA is 400mg, preferably taken with food.

Relaxation techniques— meditation and yoga is proven to be one of the most effective natural remedies for anxiety, and has no negative side effects. Sign up for classes or buy a yoga or meditation DVD and practice at home.

Don’t quit your anxiety medication without consulting with your doctor. Always talk to a doctor or naturopath before you start taking natural remedies for anxiety, and only introduce one thing at a time to your diet so you can tell what works, and so that it’s easy to trace the source should you have an allergic reaction to a supplement.

It is also important for anxiety sufferers to be pro-active and not fall into the trap of feeling like a "victim." Remember, anxiety is a "state of mind" problem, so keeping a positive outlook can contribute greatly to your recovery, no matter which natural remedies for anxiety you choose.

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Article Sources:

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