Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Natural remedies for anxiety can bring you effective relief.  Some of the remedies presented here will bring you immediate relief, and others will provide long term relief.

Be patient and gentle with yourself as we take the journey.  There is much to learn, and there are so many natural remedies for anxiety to choose from ... so let's get started....

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It is believed that at least 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety and that 1 in 13 people globally suffer from the same affliction.

But what is anxiety and why has anxiety become so wide spread?

Well, one definite factor is our current environment.

We live in a time with expanding technologies and constant change,  and it is getting harder by the year just to make ends meet.

Many people are struggling just to pay for somewhere to live and to put food on the table. The economic divide grows day by day, and year to year.

Now if that isn’t enough stress, our environment and our lifestyles also lead to anxiety. So we are going to take a look at some of the contributors to anxiety, and some natural remedies to deal with them, and see just what our options are from nature.

It may seem that your only options for combating anxiety come from pharmaceutical companies, but there are many natural remedies for anxiety out there too.

While doctors prescribe valium and zanax and many other drugs for anxiety, these drugs will not and can not completely eradicate anxiety, and in a some cases they make anxiety worse or provide little improvement.

And then the side effects of these drugs are horrendous and the drugs can be addictive and cause dependency.

So we have to find better ways to deal with anxiety.  So let us embark on our educational journey to see what options nature has in store for us.

As you read on, keep in mind that you might need to use more than one of these natural remedies for anxiety in combination to get the relief you are seeking. 

Don't be afraid to try multiple remedies at once, and don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations.



Natural Remedies for Anxiety #1:
Remove Food Chemicals and Additives from your Diet

Processed foods are a major contributor to anxiety.  Many processed foods are filled with chemicals that are not good for your body or your mind.

If you have studied this website, you probably already know that the plant-based diet has proven to be the healthiest diet for human consumption.

But just because something is plant based or vegan doesn’t necessarily mean that it is healthy ... especially if it is processed food.

Many processed food contains additives and chemicals that can promote ill health and contribute to anxiety.

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Some of the chemicals found in processed food that can cause anxiety include:

  • sodium benzoate

  • aspartame

  • high fructose corn syrup

  • food dyes

  • MSG

  • yeast extract (another name for MSG)

  • sugar.

Many chemical additives are also hidden under the name "natural flavors."  And this is just a short list.  The point is that processed food is not good for you no matter what. And of course fast food should be avoided like the plague.  As well as sodas and diet sodas. 

Removing these poisons and toxins from your diet is probably the most powerful of all of the natural remedies for anxiety.  Your body has enough to deal with already ... so give it a break and stop piling more chemicals and neurotoxins into an already over-taxed system.

Fresh foods are the way to go when dealing with anxiety. The foods that we need to be eating are whole plant foods ... foods with just one ingredient. So for instance, things like apples, oranges, bananas, collard greens, oatmeal ... you get the idea.

You have to start getting really serious about cleaning up your diet if you want to improve your health and get over any health problem, and anxiety is no different.

So the first and most important natural remedy for anxiety is to start cleaning up your diet, eating a chemical-free whole-foods diet based primarily on fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains and seeds. 

This will give you a great foundation to build great health on, and it will help your herbs and vitamins work even better!

 

 

Natural Remedies for Anxiety #2:
Vitamins and Minerals

1. Magnesium

Magnesium is known as "the relaxation mineral."  If you are suffering from anxiety, there is a very good chance that you are low in magnesium. Stress of any kind burns through your magnesium stores ... and low magnesium can lead to anxiety ... so a vicious cycle is quickly created.

It is believed that 80% of the population is deficient in this very important nutrient. Magnesium is depleted by stress, certain pharmaceutical drugs, alcohol, too much calcium, poor diet, digestive issues, aging, fluoride, and chlorine.

If you are suffering from anxiety, magnesium could very well be a god send for you.  I would recommend eating foods rich in magnesium, as well as taking a supplement daily. The Calm brand of magnesium is an excellent choice. https://amzn.to/2RaLMO5

Magnesium is responsible for at least 300 processes in the human body.  So increasing your stores of magnesium can improve your health in many ways.

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Foods rich in magnesium include:

  • dark chocolate

  • cocoa

  • leafy greens

  • beans

  • nuts and seeds

  • bananas

  • oats

  • brown rice

Studies have found that magnesium can help with anxiety as well as depression.  Depression often goes hand in hand with anxiety for many people.  A typical supplemental dose of magnesium is 300 -500 mg a day.

One study found improvement in generalized anxiety and depression in as little as 2 weeks through intake of magnesium chloride.

If the magnesium dose you are taking causes loose bowel movements, then you are taking more than your body can absorb at one time.  This is good news because you never have to worry about getting too much magnesium.  Your body will release what it can't use.

The body can absorb more magnesium through the skin than through the digestive system, so you might want  to consider getting a magnesium cream as well as an oral supplement.  You can also take baths in magnesium salts (such as Epsom Salts) and absorb magnesium through your skin that way too.

2. Niacin

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is one of the most powerful natural remedies for anxiety. 

Niacin is well known as a cholesterol reducer. But niacin can also help reduce anxiety and depression.  And Niacin taken at high enough doses works as a great sleep aid.

Niacin relaxes the muscles and the mind, and it helps the nervous system work more effectively.  

What you need to know:

  • The dose needed to get these therapeutic effects is different for each individual. If you want to try niacin for your anxiety, you could start with taking a 500 mg dose three times a day. Then increase that dose if you need to in order to get results.

  • It is best to take your niacin supplement along with a good B vitamin complex supplement.

  • Flushing .... Niacin at high doses will make your skin flush (turn red) and you may feel warm and even itchy.  This is the result of increased blood flow. Flushing is completely harmless and should go away in 15 to 20 minutes.

  After a few weeks of taking niacin regularly, the flush will stop.

If you want to avoid the flush you can start with small doses of 25 to 50 mg and work your way up every few days. But you will get the fastest results starting out with higher doses and dealing with the flush. You can also buy a low-flush or no-flush version of a niacin supplement, and that will help minimize flushing.

The no-flush form of niacin is called niacinamide. For some individuals, niacinamide doesn’t seem to work as well.

So give niacin a try if you are having trouble with anxiety and depression, and let us know how it works for you. https://amzn.to/2VR8gHl

3. Tryptophan

Tryptophan is the amino acid that is the precursor to serotonin and melatonin. 

Serotonin is also known as the feel good chemical, and melatonin helps you relax and get restful sleep.

If your body is deficient in tryptophan, you could very well be deficient in serotonin and melatonin. This can lead to anxiety and depression, as well as insomnia.

As a natural remedy for anxiety and depression, tryptophan seems to works best in supplemental form.

If you want to try tryptophan you can start by taking 500 mg. https://amzn.to/2vNXKWD

If you are taking SSRI medications such as Prosac, you should only use tryptophan under a doctor’s care because they can have negative interactions.

4. Vitamin C

Here we see Vitamin C working its magic again. Vitamin C helps alleviate anxiety, and it helps with the oxidative stress that anxiety creates in the body.

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A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study using 42 high school students documented the power of Vitamin C.

One group was given 500 mg of Vitamin C a day, and the other group received a placebo. The Vitamin C group experienced a significant reduction in anxiety level.

 

The importance of Vitamin C and human health cannot be emphasized enough. 

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5. L-theanine

L-theanine is an amino acid found mainly in green tea. Theanine is known for it’s ability to relax the mind and body.

Studies using theanine used doses from 50 mg up to 200 mg. Theanine reduced the stress response, reduce anxiety levels, and reduced cortisol levels.

While drinking green tea is a good idea as far as your long term health is concerned, using theanine as a natural remedy for anxiety is probably going to require supplementation.

Supplementation makes getting theanine easier and at the right doses for its stress relief effects. https://amzn.to/2uYMbeI

6. Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland. Melatonin controls our daily sleep wake cycles.

The internal clock in our bodies ... known as circadian rhythms ... determines how much melatonin the pineal gland produces.

So how would melatonin supplementation help your anxiety? Taking a melatonin supplement can improve sleep quality, help regulate circadian rhythms, and relieve negative thoughts associated with anxiety.

Melatonin has been successful in reducing anxiety levels in clinical practice.  And getting a good night's sleep on a regular basis is also important for reducing anxiety.

A typical dose for anxiety is 3 to 10 mg, usually taken at bedtime. 

If your anxiety has ever kept you from getting a full night's sleep, you may find relief with melatonin.  https://amzn.to/2VPH37R


Natural Remedies for Anxiety #3:
Specific Herbs

7. Valerian Root

If you have never experienced the relaxing effects of Valerian Root, you are missing out. While Valerian Root has numerous benefits, trouble sleeping and anxiety are two of this herbs specialties.

So how does Valerian Root work as a natural remedy for anxiety?

The main mechanism that Valerian uses to ease anxiety is the modulation of GABA-ergic transmission. GABA is a chemical messenger in the brain that reduces the activity of the neurons that it binds too.

When the neurons start to get overly excited ... as in the case of anxiety .... GABA binds to them and calms them down. And Valerian Root helps by increasing your brain's GABA level.

Valerian can be used in tea, tincture, and capsule form.

8. Chamomile

Chamomile is one of my favorite herbs, and when you try it, I believe it could become one of yours too. There is nothing like having a warm cup of chamomile tea before bedtime. 

Chamomile helps you relax in a wonderful comforting way that is hard to describe. And if you are battling anxiety, chamomile is another herb that you can add to your regimen.

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Research has shown that chamomile can improve mild to moderate generalized anxiety disorder. 

The study used 61 outpatients with generalized anxiety disorder.  In this double blind study, some received chamomile extract for 8 weeks, and the others received a placebo.

 

The chamomile group experienced a significantly greater drop in their anxiety levels than participants in the placebo group.

Of course, that shouldn’t be your only deciding factor when determining whether you should try a new herb or not. You should also consider that herbalists have been using chamomile successfully for hundreds of years. https://amzn.to/3aA33b0

Chamomile can be used as a tincture, tea, or powder. The tea is delicious, and a warm cup of chamomile tea is a great way to end your day!

9. Skullcap

While science hasn’t given a definite answer on skullcaps effect on anxiety, herbalists have been using it successfully to help anxiety for a very long time.

One study giving skullcap to healthy volunteers found that skullcap enhanced the participants moods with no decline in participants energy levels or brain function.

Like many herbs, skullcap works better with a few of its friends, such as valerian root.

But make no mistake, skullcap is a fine herb on its own, and skullcap possesses many other amazing health properties as well.

10. Kava Kava

Kava Kava is another wonderful herb on our list of natural remedies for anxiety.  In the Pacific Islands a beverage made with Kava is consumed before any important religious ceremony. In the United States we use Kava as a tincture, tea, or capsule to help us relax and to calm anxiety.

And there are studies showing Kava's ability to reduce anxiety levels among participants suffering from generalized anxiety disorder.

There have been quite a few studies on kava and anxiety and the results have shown that kava will definitely help ease anxiety. In fact, some studies have concluded that Kava is one of the most effective natural remedies for anxiety.

  There are some safety concerns with Kava in terms of liver health. If you have any liver problems you should avoid kava. If your liver is healthy, Kava should be safe in small doses. Taking milk thistle along with Kava can help offset any ill effects that Kava may have on the liver. There isn't a definite link that Kava causes liver damage. Do your own research and decide for yourself.

11. Passionflower

Passionflower is another one of our beautiful God given herbs found on our list of natural remedies for anxiety. Passionflower has long been used for insomnia, anxiety, menopausal symptoms, lowering blood pressure, ADHD, and to reduce inflammation.

An interesting study comparing passionflower to oxazepam (a pharmaceutical used for generalized anxiety disorder) observed 36 outpatients diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.  Half of the participants received 45 drops a day of passionflower tincture, while the other half was given 30 mg of oxazepam a day.

The trial lasted 4 weeks, and results showed that the passionflower was just as effective as the oxazepam in reducing anxiety. The advantage of passionflower is that it has little to no side effects, including no negative effects on job performance. The participants on oxazepam experienced job performance impairment, while the passionflower group did not.

Of course this should come as no surprise to us that nature is almost always a safer and more effective option. And by the way, you can take more than 45 drops of passionflower tincture a day if you need it. 2 droppers full 2 to 3 times a day is fine. https://amzn.to/38uP98H

Another great thing about passionflower is that you don’t have to worry about overdosing, the same cannot be said for any pharmaceutical drug.

In another study passionflower was able to reduce anxiety in patients who were about to receive a spinal tap. Impressive considering the situation!

11. Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a wonderful medicinal herb that also happens to make a pretty good tea.

Lemon balm has numerous benefits and uses, and relieving anxiety is one of them. Lemon balm has long been used for its mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects.

Lemon balm can be used as a tea, tincture, or capsule.

A study with participants that were suffering from mild to moderate anxiety and sleeping disorders gave the participants lemon balm to study its effects.

This study was a 15 day trial using 20 participants.  The study found that 95% of the participants responded positively to the lemon balm:

  • 70 % achieved a full remission of anxiety

  • 85 % had improvements in insomnia

  • 70 % had improvements for both anxiety and insomnia.

Not too bad if you ask me. So there you have it ... lemon balm should be a part of your anxiety relief herbal kit.

 
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12. Cramp Bark

Cramp bark has muscle relaxing properties that help relieve muscle cramps and pains. And cramp bark’s relaxation properties also make it a great herb to use for stress and anxiety.

Although there are few if any studies on cramp bark for anxiety, it doesn’t change the fact that cramp bark falls in the category of herbs that promote relaxation, and this property secures cramp bark a prominent space on our list of natural remedies for anxiety.

Cramp bark makes a good addition to any herbal formula combination used for relaxation and anxiety.  It works very well with valerian root and skullcap.

So give cramp bark a try, it is a wonderfully safe and useful herb.

13. Catnip

Catnip is a popular herb because of its ability to make cats go crazy over it. But catnip has other great uses, and one of them is to calm your nerves.

Catnip displays similar sedating and calming properties as valerian root.

Catnip can be used as a tea, tincture, or capsule. It will work even better in a combination formula designed for anxiety.

It should also be noted that catnip can also be used to soothe nervous or upset stomach and gas, which can go hand in hand with anxiety.

14. Hops

Hops is next on our list of natural remedies for anxiety.  Most of us are familiar with hops because this herb is used for the brewing of beer. 

But most people don't know that hops is a powerful healing herb that has been used for hundreds of years for insomnia and anxiety.

Hops has both sedative and anti-depressant properties.

A study gave a hops extract to university students who were experiencing stress, anxiety and depression.

The study was conducted among 36 students and lasted 8 weeks. 

Half of the  group received one hops capsule per day and the other half of the group received a placebo.

At the end of the study the hops group experienced significant improvements in stress, anxiety, and depression.

Hops can be used in a tea, capsule or tincture. https://amzn.to/3cCqja5

 
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15. Wood Betony

Wood betony is a wonderful herb that has been used successfully and safely for hundreds of years for a plethora of ailments. Of course today we will focus on its effects on stress and anxiety.

Wood betony has sedative effects that help alleviate stress and anxiety. Wood betony also strengthens the nervous system and helps rebuild the nerves.

Most of the sedative herbs have the ability to not only calm you, but rebuild your nervous system, right down to feeding and rebuilding the frayed nerve sheath, the nerve itself and it’s capillaries.

So the herbs not only help you in the short term, but they will help you in the long run by healing the nervous system and helping you become a calmer person. Wood betony has so many wonderful benefits that one day a whole page will be dedicated to this wonderful herb.

16. Milky Oats

Milky oats are the tops of the oatmeal plant that is harvested when the tops are producing a white milky sap.  Milky oat tops is a very safe and wonderful herb to use in times of stress.

A milky oats tincture can go a long way in soothing your anxiety by giving your nervous system the nutrients it needs to stay healthy or regain its health.

Oatstraw is another herb used for stress and anxiety.  It comes from the whole plant, tops and stems.

Milky oat tops and oatstraw can be combined for even better stress reducing results. One way would be to drink a cup of oatstraw tea with a milky oats tincture added to the tea.   These two natural remedies for anxiety can deliver a one-two punch that will reduce your anxiety and help your nervous system begin to heal itself.

17. Wild Lettuce

Wild lettuce is an herb with a rich history. Wild lettuce has been used for centuries in folk medicine and has even earned the nickname opium lettuce, although it doesn’t contain any opiates.

Wild lettuce has sedative properties, and it has pain reduction abilities equal to ibuprofen. Wild lettuce has helped many ease anxiety and insomnia. 

The pain reducing and sedative properties come from the milk that the herb secretes. The constituent found in the milky substance is lactucarium. Lactucarium is known to have pain reducing and sedative properties.

Wild lettuce can help with pain, insomnia, anxiety, cough, restlessness, and reduce excitability in children. So wild lettuce has clearly earned its place on our list of home remedies for anxiety, and we look forward to hearing how it works for you!

18. California Poppy

The state flower of California, the California Poppy, has a reputation for it’s nervine and sedative properties. Although California poppy is in the opium family, it doesn’t contain opiates. California poppy is a very safe herb that can even be given to babies.

So if you are looking for natural remedies for anxiety that can be given to children, add California poppy to your list.

California poppy can be used as a tincture, tea, or poultice. Using the tea and tincture form of California poppy together is the most convenient way to use poppy for anxiety.

Two droppers full of tincture added to 16 ounces of tea three times per day should do the trick.

19. Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a popular ayurvedic herb. Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, meaning that it helps to protect the body from the damage that stress can cause.

Over time, ashwagandha strengthens the body making you more resilient to stress.

Adaptogens is one of the natural remedies for anxiety that can be taken long term.  https://amzn.to/3cI11aL

A study using ashwagandha to determine its effect on stress and anxiety found that it can substantially lower the stress hormone cortisol. A total of 64 subjects were enrolled in the study, all having a history of stress and anxiety.

In addition to ashwagandha lowering cortisol, the group taking ashwagandha experienced improvement in all measures on the stress assessment scale.

The participants in the study were given two 300 mg capsules of ashwagandha per day.

As you can see from this study ashwangandha is a health tonic. Any herb that can help your body deal with stress should improve your overall health. After all, chronic stress is a huge factor in causing disease within the body.

20. Lavender

Lavender is one of the natural remedies for anxiety that is well known.  Most of us have heard of using lavender's relaxing fragrance in a bath or on your pillow. 

Lavender has been used throughout history for a number of ailments, including stress and anxiety.

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One study compared a lavender oil capsule to lorazepam for treating General Anxiety Disorder.

The result of the study found that lavender was just as effective a treatment as lorazepam. And while lorazepam has side effects and addiction problems, the lavender comes with neither of these problems. https://amzn.to/3avNRLZ

I have personally used this herb for myself, family, and clients. Lavender has a very soothing and relaxing effect on the mind and body. Lavender can help with insomnia as well.

Lavender works great as an oil, tincture, or tea. Lavender can be taken on its own, or it can be combined with other herbs for an even greater effect.

21. Camu Camu

Camu Camu is a rainforest herb known as one of the highest sources of Vitamin C in the world. While the mood-boosting properties of Camu Camu are not quite understood, studies have shown that Vitamin C boosts serotonin levels in the brain.

Camu Camu also possesses tremendous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation in the brain can lead to mental disorders like anxiety.

So there are many reasons Camu Camu has made it on our list of natural remedies for anxiety.

Dr. Gary Null ranked Camu Camu #2 on a list of 19 herbs known to contain chemical compounds that have mood-balancing properties.

22. Herbal Combination Products

Many of these natural remedies for anxiety work best in combination with each other. 

The easiest way to try many of these herbs together is to use a combination product created by a trusted source. 

My favorite combination products are Dr. Schulze's Nerve Formula and Dr. Christopher's Relax-Eze formula.  https://amzn.to/2PU5nBy

Click here to go straight to Dr. Schultz's website, where you can order his Nerve Formula.  It is really good stuff!

23. CBD oil

A good quality CBD oil can work wonders for anxiety. But be sure you get a quality brand from a reputable source.  If the CBD oil isn’t quality, you will not get the benefits that you are looking for.

Studies are finding that CBD oil can significantly help with anxiety-related disorders  including:

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  • panic disorder

  • social anxiety disorder

  • obsessive–compulsive disorder

  • post-traumatic stress disorder

24. Bananas

Ok, so technically bananas are a fruit, and an herb. Bananas are wonderful for your nerves, and they taste good too!

Bananas contain the amino acid tryptophan, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B6. All of these nutrients are very important to the body in times of stress and calm.

  • Tryptophan is an amino acid that is the precursor for serotonin synthesis. A study with a high tryptophan group and a low tryptophan group found that the group with the highest tryptophan intake had less depression and anxiety.

  • Vitamin B6 is another cofactor for serotonin synthesis, so a low B6 level can increase risk for anxiety and depression. One study found that individuals who have panic attacks are usually low in vitamin B6 and iron.

  • Low magnesium levels can lead to a whole host of health problems, not the least of which is anxiety. Suffering from chronic anxiety burns through your magnesium stores, one banana contains about 33 mg of magnesium.

  • Low potassium levels can trigger irritability and anxiety attacks. Potassium is an important mineral for the nervous system and heart.

So it seems the lowly banana is taylor-made for anxiety disorders.

Smoothies are an easy and tasty way to consume multiple bananas a day. Some call it banana milk. To make a banana milk smoothie simply throw 2 to 3 bananas in a blender with water or your nut milk of choice. If you prefer a milkshake consistency, freeze the bananas or use ice cubes.


Natural Remedies for Anxiety #4: Exercise

If you have ever been an exerciser, you probably already know how relaxing it can be. If you have never exercised or have fallen out of the habit, now is the time to get to it.

Exercise is beneficial for our health in so many ways that I could write a whole page on it.  Exercise, especially aerobic exercise, is an excellent activity to relieve anxiety.

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Exercises such as walking, cycling, running, jogging, swimming, etc., are all very beneficial. 

And if you are searching for natural remedies for anxiety, exercise should not be overlooked.

The key function of aerobic exercise as it pertains to anxiety is that this form of exercise lowers adrenaline and cortisol levels. This gives you the relaxation effect.

So if you haven’t exercised in a while, start slow. If you are a regular exerciser, keep on going.

 

Natural Remedies for Anxiety #5: Meditation

While we may hear more about meditation in our current era, it is definitely not a new practice. As a matter of fact, it dates back to the prehistoric era!

Nearly every religion across the ages has incorporated meditation into their religious practices. Mediation’s goal is to bring peace to the mind and closeness with god.

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As far as anxiety goes, mediation seems to definitely have a positive effect.  Science has actually found that regular medication leads to positive changes in brain structure and function!

In our modern era there is no shortage on meditation teachers, books, youtube videos, and DVD’s to teach us how to meditate. While these resources are highly valuable, if thinking about starting a meditation program causes you more anxiety, you need to step back and stop making it complicated.

A good start for anxiety sufferers is to just find a quiet room with absolutely no distractions. Have a comfortable chair to sit in, close your eyes and just try your best to relax as much as possible for 10 to 15 minutes.

Do this on a regular basis until it gets easy, and then you may feel more comfortable and less stressed out on taking your mediation to a more advanced level.

Take it slow and don’t overthink it.  While that is easier said than done for anxiety sufferers, that state of calmness should be our ultimate goal.


Natural Remedies for Anxiety #6: Prayer

As a natural healer, I have a strong faith in God.  Believing in something bigger than yourself, a higher power that is always looking out for you, is very important for your overall health.

There are many successful healing systems that are faith based. Having and keeping positive thoughts are paramount to a healthy body and prayer can definitely keep your mind in a positive state.

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There are even studies that show the power of prayer to relieve anxiety and depression. 

There is also evidence that people of faith tend to have better health than those that don’t believe.

So if you have never tried prayer to help your anxiety, it definitely will not hurt to try.

 

Of course prayer should be done for more than just your anxiety. Pray for the well being of others.

Remember to live in a state of love and non-judgement, this is the true secret to a happy and healthy life.

If you believe in a higher power, asking for help can be the most powerful of all of the natural remedies for anxiety.  Sometimes we feel like we are all alone, and that we have to handle everything all by ourselves.  Putting our struggles in God's hands can go a long way to relieving the sources of your stress.

I recommend reading a book called "The Pineapple Story" written by Bill Gothard and Otto Koning.  This is a short book based on a true story, and it is great for adults and for children.


Natural Remedies for Anxiety #6: The Linden Method

The Linden Method is a system that targets the area of the brain responsible for the anxiety response. This method actually rewires the brain from anxious brainwaves to a calm healthy mind.

But the most miraculous thing about this method is that its creator says it has a 100% success rate! How many natural remedies for anxiety can make that claim? 

I'll bet it works even better if you combine it with herbs and dietary changes.

To learn more about this method go to google and plug it in!


Natural Remedies for Anxiety #6: CBT
Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Cognitive behavior therapy is a very effective system to treat anxiety and depression. This system focuses on the development of personal coping strategies that focus on changing negative thoughts, behaviors, and attitudes. It also looks at the individual's belief systems.

There are several different methods of cognitive behavior therapy. You can work one on one with a therapist, use a computer program, read self- help materials, or participate in group therapy.

I recommend combining this method with some of our other natural remedies for anxiety, including herbs and dietary changes.


Natural Remedies for Anxiety #7: The Emotion Code

The Emotion Code was developed by Dr. Bradley Nelson.  This powerful therapy removed trapped emotions from the body's energy field.

Removal of trapped emotions can dramatically decrease and even completely remove the symptoms of anxiety. 

You can perform this therapy on yourself or seek the assistance of a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner.

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Final Thoughts

While anxiety sometimes feels like a hopeless bottomless pit, it doesn’t have to be. There are many natural remedies out there just waiting for you to give them a try.

Remember that there will always be a new day, a better day. Using this page as your guide can help you in your journey to recovery.

By using our God-given herbs to soothe us, and combining it with other forms of help, such as counseling and meditation, we can resolve our anxiety once and for all.


Natural Remedies for Anxiety: Sources

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