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ANXIETY: A painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind over an impending or anticipated situation or ill, fearful concern or interest, an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (sweating, muscle tension, increased pulse/heartbeat, palpitations, headache, fatigue, inability to relax, headaches, irritability, sleep disturbances and shortness of breath), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of a threat, and by self-doubt about one’s capacity to cope. Worry, anxiety, fear and depression interfere with the normal function of the nervous systems of the heart, lungs, stomach, and intestines. It has been reported that about 80% of our illnesses are related to uncontrolled stress, anxiety and depression in our lives.

Self Help – meditation, deep abdominal (shavasana) breathing (sahaj pranayama), guided imagery, QiGong, Yoga, TM, (any of the choices under the mind, body, spirit page of this site, whichever is best for you and your lifestyle). Exercise regularly, try journaling, make personal time to relax, listen to music. Don't proscrastinate, hide or run away from your concerns. Implement one or more of these activites into your weekly schedule. All of these modalities will teach you how to take control of your breath, instead of it controlling you!!!! Try Ishnan and see if it works for you. Increase your Vitamin B intake through the foods you eat or in supplements. In time your mind, body and spirit WILL feel a difference.. Remember your spirit!

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Alternative Therapy	Suggestions
Acupuncture	Stimulate the large intestine, bladder, spleen, gallbladder and heart meridian if the disorder is associated with insomnia, acid reflux or heartburn. Treatment depends on your body type (yin/yang).
Ayurveda (India)	Aggravation of the vata dosha. There are several pranayamas that are excellent for anxiety (Sahaj, shavasana, bhramari, ujjayi are only a few). Many of the asanas will strengthen the abdominal muscles to facilitate more effective and complete exhalation (eliminating more toxins from your lungs). Bathe: 1/3 cup ginger, 1/3 cup baking soda. Add to a tubful of water for 10-15 minutes. Massage Oils: sesame for vata, sunflower or coconut oil for pitta, corn oil for kapha. Sohium meditation. Corpse pose for ten minutes, breathe slowly through your nose, use your diaphragm to suck air into your lungs, then continue to inhale as deeply as possible. Reverse this process when you breath out. Contract your abdomen while exhaling slowly and completely and due this several times. Drink: Almond milk with a little ginger, nutmeg and saffron. "Ishnan" or a (cold shower) will clean and increase circulation in the body, flush the internal organs and reduce blood pressure. It will contract muscles to eliminate toxins and poisonous wastes thus strengthening the parasympathetic, sympathetic nervous systems along with the mucous membranes and assist in the resistance of allergies, colds and coughs.
Food Therapy/ Nutrition	Eat: More fresh vegetables, whole grains, and proteins in your diet. Also increase foods high in calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphosus, potassium, folic acid, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamin, Vitamin B12, B6. (ie. - onion, honey, green foods, salmon, garlic, dulse, figs, legumes seeds and nuts, soy, whole grains, yogurt, bananas, broccoli, apricots, avocados). Biotin (cauliflower, peanuts, eggs, fresh cheese) all assist in metabolzing proteins, fats and carbohydrates from foods. This helps the body use glucose and promotes overall equilibrium along with the other B Vitamins. Try to eat smaller meals and eat more frequently. Drink bottled or filtered water. Avoid: Animal fats, sugar, nicrotine, dairy, refined and processed foods, caffeinated and alcohol products and elminate any foods that are known to cause allergies.
Herbology, Western	Skullcap when associated with menopause plus chasteberry. Teas/Capsules/Extracts: Chamomile, catnip, peppermint, St. John's Wort, kava kava, royal jelly, ginkgo biloba, deva flowers, passion flower, valerian. Oils: clary sage, vanilla, neroli, basil, lavender, lemon balm, bergamot and jasmine for aromatherapy or on a cotton ball.
Holistic	Therapeutic Massage. Walking meditation within a labyrinth. Learn relaxation techniques, including Yoga (some poses are the cobra, cat, etc.), meditation, guided imagery, visualization. Hypnotherapy, music therapy. and biofeedback are very helpful as well. Regular exercise and sleep is very important. Aromatherapy: Plant essential oils added to baths, massage oils, infusers or massaged into the scalp and temples before bed (bergamot, cypress, geranium, jasmine, melissa, neroli, rose, sandelwood, ylang-ylang, lavendar).
Homeopathy	Rescue remedy, Aconitum napellus, Argentum nitricum, Arsenicum Album, Calcarea carbonica, Gelsemium, Ignatia amara, Kali Phosphoricum, Lycopodium, Nat muriaticum, Phosphorus, Pulsatilla, Silicea (Silica), Hypericum perf. Remedies are based on associated symptoms.
Naturopathic	Increase intake of Calcium (1,000 mg per day), Magnesium, B vitamins which support the nervous system. L-tryptophan, vitamin C with bioflavinoids, flaxseed oil, increase potassium to sodium intake. Stress management - relaxation, yoga, breathing exercises, including visualization, guided imagery and biofeedback.
Traditional Chinese Medicine	Eleuthero, chamomile, gotu kola. Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan, and others depending on associated symptoms.

* Disclaimer: The information found in this website has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The suggestions on this site are not intended to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Before implementing any of these suggestions, it is recommended that you consult your healthcare practitioner for an evaluation and treatment plan. Every person’s chemistry is different (i.e. DNA, blood type, and chemistry) and the way someone reacts to a suggestion may be different from another.