Natural Healing - Anxiety

There are many treatment options available when it comes to the natural healing of anxiety. Many have been around for thousands of years and have proven to work time and time again. It should be noted however that if you feel that you have a serious problem with anxiety and/or panic disorder that it is important to speak with a medical professional. You could mention your interest in natural healing being a part of your treatment program. However if you are dealing with what might be called a regular amount of anxiety and wish to reduce it there are natural healing methods that you can consider.

First off there are the techniques to achieve relaxation. These may involve low impact sports or classes such as yoga or tai chi. These ancient rituals where built to keep the body in line with the mind and spirit. Breathing techniques are very important and could be considered a relaxation technique on their own. You can start with taking deep breaths and try to relax all the muscles in your body. This body awareness may reveal how much stress you are holding onto in your life. Next time you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, take notice of how you are breathing and how your muscles feel. It is likely that you are taking shorter breaths and have tense muscles. Do what you can to remedy the situation with your breathing techniques.

Natural healing can also be achieved with herbs. Natural herbs that have been known to help with insomnia and anxiety include passionflower, kava, and valerian. St. John's Wort is also a common remedy that can help with anxiety and/or depression problems. However, some have reported that St. John's Wort works rather well after about two weeks, but then trails off in effectiveness after a few months.