June 22, 2009

Your Choices For Natural Anxiety Relief

by Zoey Eber

There are a number of products available today for those who suffer from panic attacks that provide natural anxiety relief. Many of these have been found to alleviate the devastating symptoms associated with these attacks.

Aromatherapy is touted by many to provide natural anxiety relief. This method employs the use of various essential oils that are derived from the roots, leaves, bark, stalks and flowers of plants. The oils from these plants have been used in many cultures for centuries to calm, soothe and relax. These oils can be used in a bath, sprayed on the skin or in the air, placed under the tongue, or massaged into various areas of the body. The particular scent can also be present in a candle which, when burned, can permeate the entire living area.

Stress levels in the body are dramatically reduced when the senses are stimulated with the aromatherapy oils. Along with providing natural anxiety relief for panic attack sufferers, this treatment has been known to help individuals who suffer from other disorders as well. Aromatherapy has provided relief in cases of depression, sleeping complications, menopause-related symptoms, pain and blood pressure problems.

Anti-anxiety herbs are also used to provide natural anxiety relief. These nervines are used to help the sufferer wind down from the high alert of a panic attack. One should experiment with the different herbs to determine which ones and how much of them will work best when a panic attack strikes. Some of the more commonly used nervines in use today are passionflower, oatstraw, lemon balm, German chamomiles, skullcap and valerian.

Acupuncture has become a widely accepted treatment for panic and anxiety. It is a centuries old Chinese remedy based on energy flows through the body. It teaches that the body has pathways throughout the body through which energy flows. When this energy becomes blocked, pain and illness can occur. When a qualified Acupuncturist inserts very fine needles in specific areas along these pathways, the energy flow is restored.

Breathing is also key in providing relief from panic and anxiety. Most people who suffer from anxiety related conditions have been found to be chest breathers. Breathing from the diaphragm, at a frequency of 6 breaths per minute, has been proven to be highly effective in providing relief. This is something that needs to be learned and practiced prior to the onset of an anxiety or panic attack.

Meditation and relaxation are highly effective in alleviating symptoms and even preventing anxiety and panic attacks. Meditation serves the mind by replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts, and relaxation exercises serve the body by removing stress and tension. These techniques, when learned and practiced daily, will make relief much easier to achieve.

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