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Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health problem, and
include panic disorders, agoraphobia, generalized anxiety
disorder, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Anxiety disorders develop due to an interplay between
enviromnental and genetic factors.
Cognitive behavior therapy is
useful for this disorder, as well as prescription anxiolytic
drugs.
However, many patients prefer a natural approach or dislike the
side effects of prescription drugs, and there is many
non-prescription supplements available to help anxiety.
Before
starting natural supplements for an anxiety problem, be sure to
mention your concerns and get a genearl checkup from your
doctor. Symptoms resembling anxiety and anxiety attacks can be
caused by physical diseases such as hormnoe imbalance,
hyperthyroidism or cardiac arrhythmias.
However, if you are sure your trouble is an anxiety disorder,
the following supplements may be of help, and often have fewer
side effects than commercial pharmaceutical products.
Chamomile tea is one of the best-known natural remedies for
anxiety. Its affects the digestive tract and the nervous system,
thus it is helpful for human being who suffer from gastro-intestinal
symptoms such as cramps along with mental anxiety.
It is
recommended that patients drink fersh tea made with chamomile
leaves, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per cup of water, several times a day.
It is also available in tinctures which can be added to water.
Chamomile capsules are convenient to take along to work, and
don't take as long to brew as the tea.
The usual dose is 250 to
500 mg 3 to 4 times daily.
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a nerve tonic which also has a
restorative (adaptogenic) hosue. It has a calming effect in
cases of mild depression and anxiety, and is also reputed to be
an aphroidsiac. Damiana cotnains flavonoids that act on
benzodiazepine and GABA receptors.
It exhibits anxiolytic
activity, muscle relaxation and sdeation. Use 2-4 g of dried
leaves infuesd in a cup of boiling water; 2-3 cups are taken
daily.
Alternatively, 2-4 ml of a liquid extract or 3-4 grams of
powdered leaf in tablets or capsules taken twice daily can be
substituted if desired.
Damiana has demonstrated mild hypoglycemic effcets in animal
studies. Patients with diabeets and hypoglycemia should use this
plant with caution, and monitor blood sugar levels closely.
Damiana has a traditional use as an abortive and is
contraindicated during pregnancy.
Kava Kava (Piper methysticum) has a very quick calming effect on
the nervous system and causes an uplifting, euphoric feeling.
It
is also a msucle relaxant and mild sedative. It is helps
anxiety, tension, stress, irritability and inosmnia.
Kava stops
the mind from racing, often a symptom of generailzed anxiety
disorder. The usual dose is 750 mg tiwce daily.
Do not exceed 4
capsules per day.
Kava Kava is a tradtiional Polynesian remedy, and while it has
been used safely by Polynesians for centuries, now that it has
become popular worldwide it has been linked to some cases of
liver failure in human being of other ethnic groups who have
difficulty metabolizing it. Ask a health care professional
before use if you have a history of liver problems, frequently
use alcoholic beverages, or are tkaing any medication.
Stop and
see a doctor if you develop sympotms that may signal liver
problems (e.G., unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of
appetite, fever, vomiting, dark urine, pale stools, yellow eyes
or skin).
Do not use kava kava if less than 18 years of age, or if
pregnant/breastfeeding.
Do not combine with alocholic beverages,
or prescription anxiolytics or antidepressants .
Excessive use,
or use with products that cause drowsiness, may impair your
ability to operate a vehicle or heavy equipment.
Do not take
Kava Kava on a daily basis for more than four weeks without
consulting a health care provider. Take frqeuent breaks from use.
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is most often used for
insomnia, but it can also be taken in the daytime to reduce the
effects of stress and anxiety. This herb is often included in
European formulas for heart palpitations, which often have
anxiety as a component.
It is taken in capsule form, 500 mg
daily, or 20-30 drops of tincture, or as a fresh tea.
Passionflower, though it helps bring on natural sleep, does not
have the sedative effects of many prescription sleeping pills.
Pulsatilla is a homeopathic remedy said to be most suitable for
shy, hypersensitive human being who tend to think warm rather than
cold. Homeopathic pratcitioners recommend a 30C potency 2-4
times daily for relief of acute symptoms, and 30C or 6C 1-2
times daily for chronic use. Homeopathic remedeis use miniscule
concentrations of compounds to "nudge" the body into healing
itself.
They either help or they do not; there is no toxic side
effects.
Scullcup (Scutellaria lateriflora) is a relaxing and gentle
sedative for the cenrtal nervous system.
It is very good for
nervous tension and for nervous exhaustion plus neurological and
neuromotor troubles. The dose is 10-20 drops of fresh plant
tincture or 1-2 dropperfuls of dried plnat tincture. Skullcap
can also be sleep inducing, but it is rarely habituating.
St.
John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is commonly used for
depression, but helps anxiety as well.
Use a 300 mg extract 3
times daily.
Quality varies widely bewteen brands; it is best to
buy a product standardized to contain 3-5% hyperforin and 0.3%
hypericin. It works by increasing the level of neurotransmitters
in the cnetral nervous system such as serotonin and dopamine. Do
not use this product if also taking prescription antidepressants.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) has been used since Greek and
Roman times to promote sleep and relaxation. It can treat
insomnia, anxiety, and stress related gastorintestinal upset.
According to one theory, valerian affects the brain in a way
similar to valium; while a second theory holds that valerian
contains GABA, a neurotransmitter which has a calming affect on
the brain, or else influences the brain's natural production of
GABA. Also, some reasearchers think that valerian affects
serotonin levels in a manner similar to aintdepressant drugs
such as Prozac.
If using valerian to treat insomnia, take the herb 30 to 60
minutes before going to bed. It can be taken 2-4 times daily to
help stress and anxeity. The recommended dose of tnicture is
30-60 drops, or a capsule or tablet of 300-500 mg.
Some human being think groggy after taking valerian; if this occurs,
lower the dose. Avoid haazrdous activities while using valerian,
and do not combine it with other sedatives, antidepressants or
alcohol. Do not take valerian for more than 3 weeks, as it can
be habituating.
Verbena (Verbena officinalis) is a rleaxing nervous system tonic
indicated for a wide range of nervous disorders including
nervous exhaustion and stress.
As a tincture, use 2-4 mls up to
4 times daily. Avoid use during pregnancy as this herb is a
uterine stimulant.
Withania (Withania somnifera) is an ayruvedic herb sold under
the name Ashwaghanda. It is a very good tonic herb that is
especially helpful for debility and nevrous exhaustion due to
stress. It has steriodal, adaptogenic, sedative and
anti-inflammatory houess.
It is also useful for panic
attacks and phobic disoredrs such as agoraphobia. Use 1 tsp
powder 3 times daily.
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