4 Anxiety Treatments that are Natural and you can do at Home
Many people suffer with anxiety to the point where they are not able to go about their daily activities. The anxiety becomes so overwhelming that is starts to control their everyday functions and sadly they no longer are able to be a productive member of society. This is a serious problem that needs to be dealt with so that they can have a normal functioning life again. There are many ways to deal with anxiety but the safest and healthiest way is through natural methods. Too many people are relying on harmful anxiety medications that are filled with chemicals that have many adverse side effects that sometimes can be life threatening. Here are a few of the best completely natural ways for you to treat anxiety.
1. Learn to perform various stress reliever exercises that will help you learn to control your breathing.
Breathing in a very relaxed and steady manner has a unique way of calming people down. Unfortunately, it can be very hard for people suffering from severe anxiety to reach that point. This is where the breathing exercises will come in so handy. You will discover that there are an enormous selection of blogs that you can choose from that will show you all of the methods that can be used to help a person stay in control of his or her breathing.
Some of them will take a while for you to get the hang of. Therefore, it would be in your best interest to practice them every chance you get. Some of the best techniques I have found are from Dr Weil’s that teaches three breathing exercise that can reduce anxiety and from breathing techniques science guide. These exercises have helped many people reduce and eliminate their anxiety.
2. Begin to consume natural supplements on a regular basis.
There are quite a few natural supplements that are available online and in stores that can assist you in eliminating your stress. Make sure that you choose supplements that only contain ingredients that are completely natural. This is important because some of the chemicals in these supplements are toxic and can cause you more harm than good. Check labels very carefully to make sure all ingredients on any supplement you take does not contain toxic chemicals such as artificial dyes, additives and preservatives. Make sure your money is spend on healthy supplements that will be good for your overall health. Stores that sell vitamins and health food stores usually have a wide variety of natural supplements for you to select from. Redicalm is a natural stress reliever and Redinite is a natural sleep aid.
3. Get in touch with a professional trainer who can help you work out in order to relieve your anxiety.
People who are always exercising generally are not plagued with large amounts of stress and anxiety. It is amazing what a daily exercise routine can do for your mental and physical health. Add a regular workout routine to your daily schedule and reap the many health benefits which includes reducing stress and anxiety. You might be a person who has never done much exercising in your life. If this is the case, you can definitely use the assistance of a professional trainer. This person can get you started on an exercise program that is good for a beginner. You will find that your anxiety will slowly melt away because you are focusing on the exercises you are performing. You need to make sure that your trainer also teaches you how to properly stretch before you go running.
4. Begin to meditate on a daily basis.
One of the most popular methods that millions of people use to get rid of the anxiety they are feeling is meditation. You can meditate when you wake up and before you go to sleep. It is an effective way to relax. There are many forms of meditation. One technique that I especially find helpful is using meditation and exercise together which is an ancient Chinese practice called Tai Chi which means meditation in motion. Whatever way you find to meditate or use meditation you can be sure that it will help reduce anxiety, stress, and heal the whole body, mind and soul. The best part of any type of meditation is it does not require medication that can be addictive and have long and short-term side effects.
Heal the natural way and live a healthy lifestyle so that you can have a happier, healthier, full life. Be the best you can so that you can take care of yourself, your family, and be a productive member of society.
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Enjoyed reading this post Marla. I use yoga, meditation, and prayer to ground, condition, and balance me. Eating plant based foods is a mood elevator too. My post this week is about another method that helps lift anxiety, using the affirmations and the law of attraction for reduce stress and focus on the positive.
HI Nancy,
I am glad you enjoyed this post. Anxiety is such a common problem in our hectic world these days. Different methods work for different people – I always think prayer and meditation is a favorite of mine too. Looking forward to reading your article. Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Have a healthy, happy & blessed day!
Reiki as well as massage are also stress reducers that are often over looked. Reiki has incredible healing powers using your own energy to do so.
HI Virginia,
Your are correct massage is a great anxiety reliever and although I have never tried Reiki I have had people tell me that it has helped them with certain health issues. Thanks for stopping by, reading my article, and commenting. Please stop back soon! Have a healthy, happy & blessed day!