The mainstays in treatment of panic and anxiety disorders remain to be therapies and medications. However, this is not to say that treatment doesn’t exist outside these two. Anxiety remedies are available with alternative solutions, too. Below are some helpful recommendations:
St. John’s Wort
St. John’s wort, is probably, the most studied and most researched herb that is used in treatment of anxiety disorder symptoms. This plant, which is native to China, India, North America, and Europe, have been researched and used primarily for treatment of depression although recently, it has been considered for anxiety attacks and other anxiety disorders as well. So far, there are at least 30 different studies on the properties of St. John’s wort that may be useful for curing anxiety. Some of these studies have shown that St. John’s Wort has properties useful for treatment of mild forms of depression.
Extreme care should be exercised when using St. John’s wort, however, since it could one, interfere with prescription drugs, and two, it could be toxic if used in high amounts. Overuse of St. John’s wort could lead to a condition called serotonin syndrome, a syndrome characterized by overproduction of serotonin in the brain. Note: Serotonin is a brain chemical that is instrumental in sending brain impulse from one neuron to another. Too much use could also lead to eye damage.
To avoid the nasty side-effects of improper use or overuse of St. John’s wort, consult with your doctor regarding its use.
SAM-e
Short for S-adenosylmethionine, SAM-e is an emerging treatment option for mood disorders. In theory, this treatment tries to replace the deficit in the production of SAM-e in the body. Although proven to be effective in reliving symptoms of mood disorders, researchers are doubtful whether current data is representative of the actual results of SAM-e use.
Again, this treatment requires that users exercise caution. Although definitely not a drug, SAM-e works like one inside the body. It could interact with other medications, mainly antidepressants, and may cause serotonin levels in the brain in significantly increase.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids have long been argued to help chase away clinical depression and some forms of anxiety disorder. Evidence suggests that this category of oil can prevent manic depression and clinical depression. The best thing about these oils? These are known for harboring no side effect, whether adverse or mild.
Relaxation
By the looks of it, people with anxiety disorders are less capable of relaxing than their perfectly healthy counterparts. Relaxation techniques teach patients to control their attacks by staying calm. Meditation yoga, guided imagery and breathing exercises are among the few options for staying calm and collected.
anxiety remedies come in several forms. Some are conventional, others are not. Talk to your doctor now and see which could work for you.
Use of anxiety remedies are often not backed by conclusive evidence, although suggestive evidence exists to give proof that these truly work. And they work really. Find out more about your options of natural remedies for your anxiety disorder, consult with your physician.
