herbal and natural methods to calm anxiety

HERBAL AND NATURAL METHODS TO CALM ANXIETY

• Want to try natural remedies before paying again for your expensive prescription or having to deal with the unpleasant side effects on your general health caused by them?

We will start with the most effective remedies and move down to herbs and supplements which can be used as additional methods for extra relief

Top 3:

Kava Kava is a traditional natural remedy used to relieve anxiety by relaxing the nervous system

Valerian 

Chamomile

Additional herbal aids:

Passion flower: usually helps with nauseau and stomach pain ('punch' and 'butterfly') related symptoms of anxiety.

Lemon Balm: a base herb which can help with anxiety if taken in combination with other herbs. It helps to calm the nervous system and remedies digestion problems. 

Other common home remedies include Lavendar (both supplement and essential oil forms) and Fennel. 

These supplements can either be taken in capsule, powder or tincture forms and each has an optimum which helps to release anxiety symptoms. 

Guidelines

Herbs

Take herbal supplements on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals. For a more synergistic or complete effect, take several herbs at the same time

Take a day off  per week from taking herbs -- this is called ‘rotating' and allows your digestive system a rest.

Avoid taking alcohol or smoking for  a period before/after taking the herbs.

Supplements

Take these WITH meals for better assimilation, especially vitamins.

Ensure a good intake of iron as anxiety-related symptoms may appear if there is a deficiency caused by Anemia. 

Warnings

If your anxiety appears to worsen straight after, this is considered normal and a part of the healing, detoxification process

Avoid taking chamomile if you are energy sensitive