Anti Anxiety Supplements & Herbs
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ANXIETY OVERVIEW

Anxiety is a bodily response to a perceived threat or danger. It is triggered by a combination of biochemical changes in the body, the patient's personal history and memory, and the social situation. It is important to distinguish between anxiety as a feeling or experience and an anxiety disorder as a psychiatric diagnosis. A person may feel anxious without having an anxiety disorder. Also, a person facing a clear and present danger or a realistic fear is not usually considered to be in a state of anxiety. In addition, anxiety frequently occurs as a symptom in other categories of psychiatric disturbance.

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Anti Anxiety products from EVitamins.com

Product Name	Brand	Package	Price
Agrimony Flower Essence	Bach Flower Remedies	20 ml	$11.56
Anx Anxiety & Tension	Liddell Laboratories	1 fl oz	$14.36
Anxiety Relief	Natural Care	120 Tablets	$11.96
Calm	Olympian Labs	90 VCaps	$26.31
Chill Pill	Futurebiotics	60 Tabs	$5.96
Fresh Freeze Dried Kava    Kava	Eclectic Products	100 Vegicaps	$19.76
Kalm-Assure	Nature's Plus	60 tabs	$14.72
Kava Kava	Natural Balance	60 VCaps	$13.59
Peaceful Day	Veglife	30 Vcaps	$11.99
St. John's Power 0.3%	Nature's Herbs	90 Caps	$11.16
St. John's Power 0.3%	Nature's Herbs	180 Caps	$22.49
Total Calm	Solaray	30 VCaps	$14.39
Tranquility	Nature's Plus	90 Tabs	$10.08
Tranquilnite	NewChapter	30 Softgels	$20.76

NATURAL TREATMENTS FOR ANXIETY

Diet

Eliminating coffee should be the first step. There is significant clinical evidence showing that it can be all that is needed in some cases. Other foods that may worsen anxiety in excess are refined sugar honey, maple syrup and cow's milk products.

Nutritional Supplements & Vitamins

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) - GABA is an amino acid that is known to play a role in the physiology of anxiety. Presciption drugs for anxiety such as Valium and Xanax work by affecting GABA receptors in the brain. However, the degree to which orally ingested GABA supplements can reach the brain is unknown.

Other nutritional supplements used for anxiety include pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B complex.

Herbs

Kava - Kava (Piper methysticum) - this is one of the main anti-anxiety herbs. It has a very quick calming effect on the nervous system with an uplifting, euphoric feeling. It is also a muscle relaxant and mild sedative. It is specific for anxiety, tension, stress, irritability and insomnia. Kava is very good for people whose mind races.. Native to Polynesia, kava appears to work in a similar way to prescription benzodiazepine drugs such as Xanax and Valium, with similar effectiveness. Kava doesn't appear to cause mental drowsiness unless taken in large doses. Nevertheless, it is best to use caution until you know the extent of its effects on you. The benefits is often noticeable within weeks, but some people notice improvement after as little as a week. Kava should not be used by people who have had dystonic reactions from antipsychotic drugs or who have Parkinson's disease, as case reports indicate that kava may interfere with dopamine. People taking benzodiazepines such as Valium should only take kava under the strict guidance of a qualified professional. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), however, has issued an advisory to consumers about the potential risk of severe liver injury resulting from the use of dietary supplements containing kava. To date, there have been more than 25 reports of serious adverse effects from kava use in other countries, including four patients who required liver transplants.

Valerian - Valerian is a herbal traquilizer that is best known as a remedy for insomnia. It calms the nervous system, balances mood swings, and is not habit forming. One study found that it may have calming effects during stressful situations. It can be blended with other herbs such as hops or passionflower. Valerian should not be used by children, pregnant or nursing women. People with serious health conditions, or who are taking medications for mood or neurological disorders should consult a qualified professional before taking valerian.

St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - this is a gentle sedative which also has a calming effect on the nervous system with restorative properties as well. It is specific for mild depression, anxiety, tension and irritability. It works by increasing the level of neurotransmitters in the CNS such as serotonin and dopamine.

Both Kava and St.Johns Wort are not to be used with medical anti-depressant drugs.

Damiana (Turnera diffusa) - this is a good nerve tonic which also has a restorative property. It can have a good calming effect and is also specific in cases of mild depression and anxiety. Damiana is also well known for its aphrodisiac properties.

Scullcup (Scutellaria lateriflora) - this is a relaxing and gentle sedative for the central nervous system. It is very good for nervous tension and for nervous exhaustion plus neurological and neuromotor problems.

Verbena (Verbena officinalis) - this is a relaxing nervous system tonic which is indicated for a wide range of nervous disorders including nervous exhaustion and stress.

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) - this is a non-addictive sedative that relaxes the nervous system. It is especially helpful for nervous disorders such as heart palpitations, anxiety, convulsions, epilepsy, insomnia, and stress.

Withania (Withania somnifera) - this is an ayurvedic herb most commonly called Ashwaghanda. It is a very good tonic herb that is especially helpful for debility, and nervous exhaustion due to stress.

Other herbs - Chamomile, hops, lemon balm and suma are calming herbs that are frequently recommended for anxiety.

Physical Activity

Exercise is perhaps the safest and most effective method of managing stress. Cardiovascular exercise combined with calming exercise such as walking several times per week can be very beneficial.

Aromatherapy

Plant essential oils can be added to baths, massage oil, or infusers. A few drops of essential oils in massage oil can be massaged into the scalp and temples before bed. Essential oils that are used for anxiety and nervous tension are: bergamot, cypress, geranium, jasmine, lavender, melissa, neroli, rose, sandalwood, ylang-ylang. Lavender is the most common and forms the base of many relaxing blends.

Bodywork

Massage therapy, shiatsu, and other forms of bodywork can relax muscle tension, relieve stress, and improve sleep.

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