Natural Anxiety Cures – Do They Really Work Or Are They Really Just Nonsense?

Anxiety is one of those things that is so common yet can cause a lot of disruption to a person’s life. In this article, I take a look at some of the natural approaches you can take to help cure your stress and lead a stress-free, happy life.

Probably the king of natural herbal remedies is St. John’s Wort. It is a safe herbal remedy which can be bought over the counter in many countries. It comes from the Hypericum Perforatum plant — a yellow-flowering herb which grows wildly in many meadows throughout the world.

St. John’s Wort is a very popular remedy, and is known as the “happiness herb”. Many people find that it greatly improves their mood, calms them down, and even enhances their sleep and dreaming. It also has hardly any side effects, and a lot of people even report having no side-effects at all.

Another herb worth using is Valerian. Its plant name is Valeriana officinalis, and it has pink sweet-smelling flowers and grows in the northern hemisphere from June until September. A lot of people refer to it as nature’s valium, because it has a similar effect but without the same side-effects.

Another natural approach you can take is Yoga. Yoga gently stretches, exercises and tones the body whilst simultaneously calming your mind. When you do yoga poses, you move into them slowly, in time with your breathing, and hold them for a certain number breaths. A lot of people find this to be the most relaxing form of exercise available. Consider joining a local yoga session, or buying one of the many instructional DVD’s or books available.

Walking is also excellent because it is a natural stress reliever. It relaxes the mind, integrates the left and right sides of the brain, and also lowers your blood pressure. Try to walk whenever you can. At work, use the stairs rather than the elevator. If you need to go shopping to buy something, consider walking instead of using the car. Take every opportunity you can to walk.

Another great way to de-stress is to just become aware of your breathing. You do not need to control your breathing, just gently be aware of it. You can either, stop what you are doing and sit quietly to be aware of your breathing, or you can become aware of your breathing whilst you are doing something else. This won’t distract you from what you are doing; it will just calm your thoughts but make you more alert at the same time.

Also, if you are feeling anxious about things either in the past or in the future, consider writing about them. Writing has been shown to be great for relaxing the mind. When you write, you put your thoughts into words and this helps you get some perspective on them. Writing about your problems can be as therapeutic as talking to someone. It feels like a weight has been lifted from your shoulders.

G. Dauberman is an expert in stress reduction and relaxation methods. Find out more about Anxiety Remedies at his website HowToBeStressFree.info

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