Natural Treatments for Anxiety Attacks

In the last issue we talked about the symptoms of panic attacks, panic disorder and agoraphobia. In this issue we are going to
talk about some natural ways that you can deal with anxiety attacks.

Anxiety attacks can be damaging to a person’s well-being and can alter the way a person lives. During an anxiety attack, a person
thinks, reacts, and behaves abnormally. This happens because the chemicals in the body become unbalanced, which worsen the
effects of anxiety even further.
As a result, the person feels physical pain, experiences irrational fear, and shows a disproportionate reaction to normal things.

Their social life may suffer, including relationships with friends, relatives, family, and even themselves. If the condition isn’t
addressed and properly treated, the person may think that their life is worthless. In extreme case, they may commit suicide. It is very
important that on the onset of an anxiety attack that you do something to counteract the effects.

While a severe attack should be treated under the supervision of a trained professional there are natural treatments for anxiety
attacks that can be used for mild episodes.

- Meditation and relaxation techniques

These are proven effective methods in dealing with anxiety attacks. Through meditation and relaxation techniques such as
breathing techniques, the mind will be able to control the body.

Meditation and relaxation techniques can be used during an anxiety attack to slow down the heartbeat, control breathing, and
divert the mind away from the cause of anxiety attack. Although these methods require practice, once you learn the proper
techniques, they are very effective.

- Diet

The food we eat plays a very large role in our overall health, including our mental health. A well-balanced diet and healthy
eating promotes a healthy brain and a healthy body. Natural and organic foods are of course a better choice than processed
foods or those with preservatives and chemicals.

- Exercise

Along with diet, exercise is another important factor, because it helps promote healthy well-being. Studies suggest that as
little as 30 minutes of exercise, 3 to 5 times a week can have great effects to the body as well as the mind.

- Herbal treatments

St. John Wort, Hyperforin, 5HTP (5- hydroxytryptophan), Melissa officinalis, Ginkgo Biloba, passionflower, valerian, scullcap,
California poppy, hops and lavender are used as an alternative to prescription drugs to treat anxiety.

Natural herbs can be made as tea, but some of these are already available over-the-counter as powder, liquid, capsule, oil,
tincture, tablets and tea.

Word of warning: Don’t mix herbal treatments with prescription medications without consulting your doctor first.

- Pray

If you believe in the power of prayer, pray. Many studies show that prayer is an effective way to relieve stress and anxiety, because
prayers have a soothing and calming effect both on the body and on the mind.

- Laugh

Laughter still holds the title as the best medicine. This is because when you laugh, your body releases endorphins or
“happy chemicals” that help you to feel good and happier.

- Identify where anxiety is coming from

Sometimes, anxiety attacks happen for no apparent reason. But that doesn’t mean that there is really no reason. After all something
can’t happen out of nothing. So if you experience an anxiety attack, there must be a trigger. It might be directly linked to the
attack or it might come from something else, totally apart from the event.

Once you identify the cause of the attack (which is as important as recognizing that you are having one), it is easy deal with it directly
and process your condition using the natural ways mentioned above or through medication and therapy.

Make sure you look for your next issue soon. We will be talking more about panic attacks, so that you can understand them better.