anxiety

Anxiety disorders come in two basic forms.

The chronic form involves a recurring sense of foreboding and worry accompanied by mild physical symptoms.

A panic attack, on the other hand, comes on suddenly and unexpectedly, with symptoms that are often mistaken for a heart attack or another life-threatening condition. There is sometimes a feeling of not being able to get a full breath of air. Symptoms come on suddenly and diminish suddenly and can be quite frightening.

Some research suggests that the central nervous systems of people with anxiety disorders may overreact to stress and take a longer time than most to return to a calmer state.

Symptoms may begin with an upsetting event-an accident, divorce, or death. Sometimes there is no obvious cause.

There may also be a biochemical basis. Studies have shown that people who are prone to panic attacks have higher blood levels of lactic acid, a chemical produced when muscles metabolize sugar without enough oxygen.

Other research suggests that anxiety may be the result of an overproduction of stress hormones by the brain and adrenal glands.

Herbal Remedies For Anxiety Have Traditionally Included the Following...

CATNIP Tea has soothing effect, relieves anxiety.

FENNEL Tea relieves gastrointestinal upset.

KAVA Tincture or capsules help minimize anxiousness.

HOPS Relaxing effect on nervous system.

MOTHERWORT Tincture helps stabilize emotions, has calming effect.

PASSIONFLOWER Used in tea or as tincture to promote relaxation and calm.

SKULLCAP Tincture or capsules help relax and nourish nervous system and induce sleep.

ST. JOHN'S WORT, tincture helps restore emotional stability and ease depression.

VALERIAN Tincture or capsules aid sleep.

Many people find relief from anxiety by using Aromatherapy...

Commonly used essential oils for anxiety:

Bergamot

Cedarwood

Geranium

Lavender

Lemon

Neroli

Patchouli

Sandalwood

Sweet Marjoram

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