Anxiety treatments can be different for everyone.
Not ready for therapy? That’s Ok!
Not ready for prescribed medications? That’s Ok!
There are many supplements out there that can be highly beneficial for our body when we are going through tough times mentally.
What vitamins should I take naturally for anxiety?
With anything you should always consult your physician prior to starting any new medication.
These are somethings that have helped me;
L-Theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid found primarily in green and black tea and some mushrooms.
It’s also available in pill or tablet form. It’s said to help ease anxiety, stress, and reduce insomnia.
I have used L-Theanine alongside meditation and relaxing my mind, body and soul. There are many natural teas that can help you relax, essential oils, baths, CBD (CBD is the abbreviation for the specific cannabis-derived compound, without THC. It has been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and has shown to decrease inflammation and nausea.)
CBD comes in oil form; from tincture oils, lotions, patches and gummies.
Exercise
Exercise is the number one medicine for treating anxiety when it comes to natural healing. It has been proven in studies that regular exercise may help ease depression and anxiety by: releasing feel-good endorphins, natural cannabis-like brain chemicals (endogenous cannabinoids) and other natural brain chemicals that can enhance your sense of well-being.
Taking your mind off worries so you can get away from the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression and anxiety
“Your body was made to move, and unfortunately when it doesn’t move it creates tension.”
We see this actually with dogs often – dogs that don’t get their daily walks often become anxious and high strung, because if they don’t work out their energy, that energy turns first into physical tension, and then into mental tension.
Increased Stress Hormone
When you feel stress, your body releases a hormone known as cortisol.
There’s evidence that movement is what depletes cortisol, bringing it back to normal levels.
This makes sense, because anxiety itself is the “fight or flight” system.
When your body experiences it, it expects you to fight or flight.
Inactivity is essentially doing nothing, and that may cause your body to start misfiring your stress and anxiety hormones.
Immune System Malfunction
Exercise is also necessary for a regulated immune system, as well as maintaining a healthy hormone balance.
There’s reason to believe that inactivity prevents these important things from occurring.
There may also be secondary components as well.
Those that are often inactive are also often enjoying less experiences, and positive experiences are good for anxiety.
Those that aren’t working to improve their health may develop small problems that create anxiety on their own.
These may all be contributing factors.
“So whether unused energy is creating anxiety through the mind/body connection, or some other mechanism is causing anxiety to occur, there is evidence that inactivity is one of the main issues that leads to the development of anxiety.” -Micah Abraham, BSc
Sunshine and vitamin D
Always protect your skin with SPF, but how beautiful is being in the sun?
With The warmth feeling laying across your face, with your arms wide open taking in all that sunshine.
Vitamin D, which has antioxidant properties and activity in brain tissue, is important for mood disorders preventions or treatments but serum levels must be followed.
We can achieve a healthy amount of vitamin D if we go out in the sun 5-15 min a few times a week.
“Soaking up some sunlight can do wonders for your mind, bones, and more. When you give your skin access to a healthy dose of the sun’s rays, you are likely to experience some tangible benefits immediately.”
This post was written by Lauren K., and published by Convenient Counseling Services.
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