Anxiety is a very common affliction that many of us suffer from. It is the most common mental health illness in the United States, affecting over 40 million people. However, not everyone seeks treatment to help cope with their anxiety on a daily basis. More often than not this is because people do not want to become dependent on anti-anxiety medications. While these medications can be very helpful, there are several alternative ways to cope with anxiety.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile is a common herbal tea ingredient that helps calm the mind and has many health benefits. It is a stress-soothing tea. It comes from the daisy plant and can be drunk all throughout the day. Many people like to have a cup of chamomile at night to engender a restful sleep. It has been reported that it can reduce moderate to severe symptoms of anxiety. So, if you find yourself having a bad day or that your mind is rushing, put the kettle on and make yourself a cup of chamomile. It goes very nicely with a piece of chocolate, so why not boost those endorphins too with some creamy milk chocolate.
CBD Oil
CBD is a natural remedy – it is one of the cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive ingredient that makes one feel ‘high’, while CBD does not have the same properties. Instead, CBD enables people to alleviate symptoms of pain and anxiety without the worry of any mind-altering states. It has been reported that CBD has the ability to affect the body’s serotonin system by directly activating serotonin receptors in the brain. This interaction may account for the anti-anxiety properties of CBD products. You can find many high-quality CBD products, from gummies to oil tinctures. All of which can help with symptoms of anxiety. It is a simple, yet effective, remedy to add to your daily routine.
Valerian Root
Valerian root has been used for hundreds of years to promote better quality sleep and relaxation. It is recommended to take valerian root before bedtime to help with sleeplessness and insomnia, the effects also help with symptoms of anxiety. The antioxidants in the root have sedative and sleep-enhancing properties, which help calm and nourish your mind and body. Many of these properties inhibit excessive activity in the part of the brain that is responsible for fear, and strong emotional response, and thus really help with triggering thoughts and feelings.
Green Tea
Green tea is another natural remedy to incorporate into your diet. Since it is filled with antioxidants and amino acids it has lots of health benefits and helps with anxiety management. The amino acids in green tea have a calming effect on your mind, they help you relax and reduce stress. The amino acid is known as Theanine and there is plenty of research to say why it is beneficial as an herbal anxiety remedy. There are a number of varieties of green tea from different places in the world, for example Japan and China.