How to Control Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Anxiety is very wide spread today because of our busy lifestyles and poor eating habits. I have struggled with anxiety and panic attacks for about 14 years myself and have tried lots of different ways to cope or possibly cure my anxiety. I decided to share a few of the things that have worked for me.
The adrenal glands are very important in understanding anxiety. They are responsible for dealing with stress to the body in whatever form it takes. That means both mental and physical stress. In order to help your anxiety, you need to improve your adrenal health. Anxiety can also be a sign of adrenal fatigue or overload.
The first thing you need to do is support your adrenal glands with the supplements below:
Vitamin B100 complex
Vitamin C (2,000-4,000 mg/day)
Vitamin E w/mixed tocopherols (800 IU/day)
Pantothenic acid (1200-1500 mg/day)
Magnesium citrate (800-1200 mg)
Liquid trace minerals
Adrenal Glandular
Two excellent herbs that will support your adrenal glands and give you immediate relief are ashwagandha and Siberian ginseng. Ashwagandha has been shown to have a sedating effect on the body and helps to rebuild the digestive and nervous system. I especially like using it to help me fall asleep when I’m feeling restless at bedtime. Siberian ginseng has been used traditionally to stimulate and nourish the adrenal glands and increase mental alertness.
You may also benefit by adding salt to your diet. First thing in the morning and before the time of day when you’re the most tired, put 1/8 to 1/2 teaspoonful of sea salt or Celtic salt into an 8 oz. glass of water and drink. You have probably been told that salt isn’t good for you, but if your adrenal glands are not functioning well, you most likely have a sodium deficiency. Sea salt or Celtic salt are so much better for you than table salt and also supply up to 80 other minerals that are beneficial. If you have had anxiety for a very long time you may also be potassium depleted and may need to take it along with the sea salt. Long term adrenal fatigue can deplete both potassium and sodium.
Adrenal fatigue can also cause low blood sugar or hypoglycemia, so eliminating all sugars from your diet will help tremendously. Instead of three meals a day eat five to six smaller meals or snacks throughout the day to keep your blood sugar balanced and you will feel better. Make sure these snacks are healthy foods with an equal ratio of fats, proteins and complex carbs.
You will do much better on a high protein diet along with healthy sources of saturated fats such as butter, coconut oil, and olive oil. Eliminate or reduce the amount of coffee you drink as it stimulates the adrenals and can cause further stress. For the same reason also avoid chocolate.
If you find yourself in the middle of a panic attack, here are some tips to help you get through it.
First thing you need to do is relax. Sit down or lay down immediately and begin to breath in very slowly and then exhale very slowly. You need to tell yourself that everything is alright. This may sound simplistic, but it works. If you respond to the panic attack you begin to fuel the attack and make it worse, so don’t respond.
As most panic attacks are caused by a dive in blood sugar you need to drink a glass or two of diluted fruit juice (all fruit no sugar) or eat a banana. This will quickly bring your blood sugar back up to normal and you’ll feel a lot better. You will then need to eat something that has a combination of protein, fat and complex carbs. This will make sure that your blood sugar does not drop again right away.
I have found that supporting my adrenal glands with the above supplements, herbs and diet has stopped my panic attacks completely and has improved my anxiety greatly.
Kathy Love
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The wonderful thing about aromatherapy is that you can prepare it however you’d like choosing the smells that you like best. Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils (essences or extracts) from herbs, trees, and flowers to promote good health and well-being.
One of the key benefits of aromatherapy in treating anxiety is the immediate effect of aromatherapy without having to wait for the treatment to work its way into your body. The main methods of administering aromatherapy include inhalation (most rapid), external application and ingestion. (First time users should follow directions carefully).
The next time your feeling stressed out, go to the nearest store where lavender and other essential oils and products are sold and do some smell testing. Your mind and body will really appreciate the positive benefits to mental and physical health and well-being.
Aromatherapy is convenient and straight forward. Sprinkle a few drops onto a handkerchief or tissue and inhale deeply to quell sudden stress and anxiety. Its not difficult to add a few drops of essential oil to a bath, to take a bottle of essential oil with you to the office, or keep a small sprayer in your pocket. It only takes a moment to massage lavender oil into skin. Using a scented candle, humidifier or diffuser you can circulate the scent throughout a room or house. De-stressing your environment, and making your home smell sumptuous and serving to abate mental stress.
Lavender is great for relaxation and improving mood. Just one drop near your ear lobes will do wonders. Rosemary is great for decreasing anxiety and simultaneously improving mental alertness. Lavender and Rosemary are not the only essential oils known to aid in the treatment of anxiety and stress. Other relaxation scents include Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Bergamont and Neroli, Lemongrass, Orange Blossom, Vanilla, and other floral fragrances. Chamomile, Sandalwood and Nutmeg appear to help for unwinding and de-stressing. Patchouli oil elevates mood. Lavender, Geranium and Patchouli together are reputed to relieve tension and anxiety while Melissa and Chamomile sooth nerves and acts as an anti-spasmodic. Other common and often used oils for treating anxiety and anger include: Cypress, Basil, Bergamot, frankincense, marjoram, hyssop, geranium, jasmine, juniper, melissa, and ylang-ylang. Roman Chamomile, Valerian, Gabatrol, GABA, and Lime are other essential oils that are great for the treatment of anxiety. They must all be used as per the directions of an Aroma therapist.
Cost isn’t a deterrent to using aromatherapy as a treatment for anxiety. Essential oils don’t have to be expensive. They are easy to find and don’t require prescriptions or a visit to the doctor or any other health care professional, for that matter, once you know what you are doing. Its certainly not going to be embarrassing being seen buying a bottle of Lavender or Rosemary oil.
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This article was written by John horrax.
By: John Horrax (Free Treatment for Anxiety eBook)
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REFERENCES:
PJ Richards, Aromatherapy Vs. Stress and Anxiety.
Alicia Bodine, Conquering Anxiety.
Melanie Briggs, Natural Remedies for Anxiety.
This article is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. No one including the editor, author, reference authors, or anyone else or any company take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this article. The publication of this article does not constitute the practice of medicine, and the information contained in it does not replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. Before undertaking any treatment whatsoever, the reader must seek the advice of their doctor or other health care provider.
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