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Most of us get an anxiety attack at some point of time in our lives considering there is so much of stress in our lives. For most of us, fortunately, it is a one-off incident but there are many who have to deal with it daily. Some of the commonest symptoms of anxiety are:
Anxiety can be short-lived or long-term depending on what is causing it. If you dread your yearly visit to the doctor, you may get an attack of panic but as soon as it is over and done with, your nerves calm down. This is because the trigger is a single incident. But if the source is long term problem like a job you dislike, the symptoms could get complicated affecting you mentally and physically.
Fight Or Flight Reaction
Anxiety is a carryover from our hunter ancestors who had to decide on flight or fight when they encountered animals far more powerful than themselves. The body went into massive biochemical adjustments in a trice. Now though such encounters do not exist, the body reacts much in the same way to stressful situations. There are many prescription drugs to combat anxiety but most of them are habit forming making their consumption a problem in itself. The safe alternative is herbal remedies which tackle the problem in gentler ways. For example, a cup of chamomile tea drunk at night will calm a person inducing natural sleep. Chamomile is rich in flavonoids that work on receptors connected to anxiety. Chamomile tea is available in tea bag form.
L-theanine And Anxiety Relief
L-Theanine, an amino acid present in green tea is said to have given the Japanese monks their sense of calm even in tight situations. L-theanine helps to bring down rising blood pressure. Some studies, albeit small ones, have shown that L-theanine reduces anxiety. Green tea is also said to help in reducing cholesterol, making it a good thing to have. Hops, when used as a tincture or extract and in pillows as part of aromatherapy, is touted to be a sedative. This is also used in conjunction with valerian, another herb that is a sedative. In some countries, valerian has been approved for medical use.
Use Of Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is another herb that has anxiety reducing powers. It has been in use since the Middle Ages. It is important to stick to the correct dose as overdosing is said to actually worsen anxiety. Lemon balm is available as tincture, tea and capsule. Lemon balm is often combined with chamomile, valerian and hops to get the benefit of all herbs. The calming properties of lavender are well known. In a study, the patients in a dentist waiting room scented with lavender reported that they felt less apprehensive. Pouches of lavender are often inserted into pillows to induce insomniacs to sleep. Passionflower too has a calming and sleep inducing effect. It eases anxiety encourages patients to sleep naturally.
