Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Natural Cures for Anxiety

By Jimmy Johnson

Mental disorders are becoming increasingly more common in today's society, and anxiety disorders are leading the pack. Anxiety attacks can cause sweating, nausea, increased heart rate and dizziness. They are the result of the body not being able to naturally cope with anxiety, and can happen even when not in a stressful or anxious situation. Anyone who suffers from excessive anxiety should discuss their condition with their doctor and inquire into natural remedies before they try prescription medication.

Everyone has anxiety, but when you are unable to cope with your anxiety, or when anxiety begins to haunt you even when you aren't feeling like you are in an anxious situation then this may indicate that you have an anxiety disorder. Having an anxiety disorder means that you likely have an imbalance of neurotransmitters and you need to help your body balance them.

The best natural cures for anxiety are different exercises. Anything that gets your heart rate going and boosts your metabolism will work wonders for reducing anxiety. Our brain chemistry is 'designed' with the assumption that we are going to be very active in our lives, as that is how we have evolved. It is only recently that we have become largely inactive and sedentary, and our brain chemistry hasn't caught up to this. Essentially, our bodies are still in 'hunter and gatherer' mode, and sitting all day at a desk can alone cause some imbalances.

Also, relaxation techniques are good natural cures for anxiety. Meditation, prayer, listening to some calming music, setting aside time to read a good book, getting enough sleep at night, and reducing caffeine intake will all help you to relax and therefore serve as safe, natural cures for anxiety. This last point especially; caffeine and other stimulants alone can cause huge amounts of anxiety for people. When I cut back and eventually quit caffeine I immediately noticed an enormous reduction in my every day anxiety.

If you have attempted all of these natural cures for anxiety and still suffer from it frequently, it's a good idea to talk to a doctor about it because you may have an anxiety disorder. While not in itself serious, anxiety disorders can make life very difficult, and also increase your risk of developing stress related health conditions, such as cancer and heart disease. Additionally, many people develop harmful habits while trying to self-medicate for their anxiety.

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