Natural Relief for Anxiety
One of the most frustrating aspects of anxiety is never being able
to quiet the body and mind enough to find moments of relief. It is
like being on a continuous roller coaster, without ever getting a
break. It is sort of ironic, one day you find yourself panicked,
tense, obsessive, and burdened by fears, and you realize “wow, I
am stressed, I need to slow down, I have been burning myself up”
Usually, by the time you come to this conclusion it is because the
anxiety has gotten so bad, you are forced to look around at your
life and stress level. But by this point, you can’t get off of your
roller coaster. You are now ready to try to relax and change your
attitude, but the symptoms are overwhelming! No rest for the
weary.
This is the time that many people turn to pharmaceutical drugs in
desperation, anything to get away from yourself for a moment and
find some peace. I can tell you from a clinical and personal
perspective that pharmaceutical drugs are not the only approach.
Anxiety is simply telling you something is wrong, your body and
mind are out of balance. Listen! Find out why. It is not just stress.
It is your reaction to stress, physically and mentally. The answer
lies in finding the cause of your stress and why your body is
overreacting to the stress.
There are many physical causes of anxiety including, thyroid
imbalances, adrenal stress, food intolerances, heavy metal burden,
and neurotransmitter imbalances. Looking at what you are eating,
drinking, and thinking are key to dealing with anxiety. It is all
about becoming self aware, physically and mentally. Take charge
of your health. Find out what your body is telling you and then
learn how to effectively, safely, and naturally bring your body back
into balance. There are herbs and homeopathics that have been
used for centuries to treat people with nervous illness. Amino acid
therapy, specific nutrients, and dietary changes work wonders for
alleviating anxiety symptoms and restoring health, without
unwanted side effects or potential for addiction. In all of the body’s
complexity, it is simply asking for your attention!
Dr. Sherri Jacobs
Licensed Naturopathic Physician
Bastyr University Graduate
www.naturopathic-anxiety-solutions.com
www.ndaccess.com/vnh
Anxiety is your body's way of telling you something is wrong.
Find the underlying cause and discover safe and effective natural
therapies to bring the body back into balance.