Anxiety

It would seem there is a national epidemic of anxiety, but when you are physically healthy and biologically and chemically balanced, you should have no symptoms of anxiety other than in exceptional situations, but many Americans are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, because minor tranquilizers are one of the most widely prescribed drugs in America. 

Most tranquilizers are highly addictive and not meant to be used on a long term basis. When used for prolonged periods of time, they risk adding to the very problem for which they were prescribed.

Anxiety can be symptomatic of medical illnesses. Anyone who suddenly develops anxiety to the extent that it interferes with their normal, daily activities, could be suffering from a serious medical condition, and should seek an evaluation by a qualified medical professional, and take appropriate medical action.

Home Remedies for Anxiety:

Nutrients:

Getting plenty of rest, eliminating or restricting caffeine in the diet, not putting yourself in stressful situations, and eating a proper diet, can resolve anxiety issues in natural, healthy ways. 

Talking with a trusted friend, therapist, or being evaluated by a psychologist or psychiatrist (if medical conditions have been ruled out) can be a great benefit to those who suffer from anxiety. If you know what is provoking the stress in your life, group therapy with others facing similar situations can be very effective in eliminating anxiety.

Certain dietary deficiencies can cause anxiety, so begin to help yourself by improving your diet. Nutrients anxiety sufferers should seek out are Vitamins B1, B3, B6, B12, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, omega-3 fatty acids (like fish or flaxseed oil) and a lack of certain amino acids like L-tryptophan, taurine, and GABA can provoke anxiety attacks. Probably the most important of these are magnesium and taurine.

Taurine is an amino acid that plays a major role in the brain as an inhibitor, which means it calms or stabilizes an excited brain. It has anti-anxiety and anti-convulsant properties, and has been found useful in controlling migraines, insomnia, restlessness, irritability, alcoholism, depression, and mania. The recommended dosage is from 500 mg to 5000 mg daily, divided into three to four doses.

Natural Herbal Cures:

Lemon balm is a wonderfully lemon scented plant. It can be eaten in salads, dried and boiled into a tea, to be sweetened with honey and drank to calm anxiety. 

Lemon balm is especially beneficial as a bedtime drink. It is traditionally used to restore nerves and helps relieve anxiety attacks, palpitations with nausea, mild insomnia and phobias.

Lemon balm combines well with peppermint to stimulate circulation, and can also be used for colds and flu.