Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Natural Anxiety Treatments - Why The Renewed Demand?

By Bethany Jordin

Have you wondered if there are any natural anxiety treatments that could help your individual condition? There are many different forms of anxiety that affect different people in different ways. With this in mind it makes sense that there are many potential anxiety treatments that offer those who suffer from anxiety a range of options for treatment.

You now have numerous options for treating anxiety other than prescription drugs and professional therapy. Many are trying natural anxiety treatments to ease the suffering brought on by this condition. Many of these natural cures were effectively used long ago for many different types of anxiety. These are not new treatments even though their use faded for a time with the invention of modern medicine.

The natural anxiety treatments used years ago are still just as effective as they were then for treating conditions related to anxiety and anxiety problems. These remedies were handed down through the generations, which is proof in itself of their value. Companies for profit on the other hand produce prescription drugs and many of these drugs have only been around for a short time.

For natural anxiety treatments the ingredients are often kinder to the body than the harsh chemicals that are used in pharmaceutical treatments. This isn't to say that there aren't any harmful ingredients found in nature. Poison ivy is all natural but not something anyone would recommend drinking as a tea. It would be prudent to do your part and research the herbal ingredients you are considering before adding them to your list of daily supplements.

Let your health provider know about any natural anxiety treatments you intend to use. You doctor will know if a natural herb will cause drug interactions when taken with your current medication or other substances you may be using. Always be honest when talking to your doctor about what you are taking regardless of how silly it seems.

Do some research before you begin popping herbal pills for your anxiety treatment. You have to determine the proper amount to take according to the size of the dose. The herbal supplements do not have instructions on the bottle to tell you what amount to take. The brand does make a difference, some brands may not be as pure or natural as others and some may not dissolve at all after you take them which will result in them being passed out as waste instead of used by your body. Some herbs you need to research are 5-htp, chamomile, passionflower, ginkgo biloba, L-theanine, St John?s wort, kava, and valerian.

With natural anxiety treatments, you will not have to worry about the dangerous side effects associated with prescription drugs that are normally given to treat anxiety. These traditional medicines are known to have varying degrees of side effects from mild discomfort to possible death. Although there may be some side effects to consider when using a natural herb remedy, they are not as severe as what you may experience with prescription medications.

Anxiety can have a devastating effect on your quality of life. Try natural anxiety treatments to alleviate your symptoms and enjoy a happier and healthier life without depending on dangerous drugs. You can get relief from natural products without as much risk as taking prescription drugs. - 14130

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