The Anxiety Monster!
Feeling occasionally anxious is a normal response to modern life.
However, for some people their Anxiety is like a little Monster living inside, who stirs up uncomfortable feelings when faced with simple everyday situations.
If you or someone you know avoids social gatherings, work meetings or confrontations, due to Anxiety, then don’t ignore these feelings. It’s time to get some Help to tackle them.
Physical Sensations
- Racing heart;
- Hot flushes, sweating and skin clamminess;
- Rapid breathing; and/or
- Frequent gastrointestinal upsets.
Emotional Sensations
- Feelings of excess worry, panic, fear or guilt;
- Obsessive thinking and behaviors; and/or
- Feeling generally tense, on edge and wound up.
If you can relate to any of the above feel free to Contact Me today – this doesn’t have to be your everyday ‘Norm’.
Breaking the Cycle
Herbal Medicine can be used to help reduce Anxiety and Nervousness; by improving your Emotional Resilience. Some Useful Herbs that may be advised in a Formula are:-
Passion flower – decreases that sense of ‘restlessness’ and can help settle nervous stomachs. It increases the calming neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), such as GABA; soothing a racing mind, decreasing tension and irritability.
Zizyphus – widely used in Chinese herbal formulas for its anxiolytic (anxiety reducing) properties; Zizyphus is considered cooling, calming and another herb that’s effective for restlessness.
Siberian Milkwort – a calming herb that is often included in formulas for sensitive people who find themselves feeling teary and weepy when they are stressed or anxious.
Bupleurum – useful for those experiencing stress and unrest due to excessive nervous energy.
These are just a few Herbal suggestions that can help with Stress and/or Anxiety, but ultimately Herbs will be decided to match your overall needs.
The “Stress Less” program to combat Anxiety.
Everyone experiences fears and worries from time to time, however if anxiety becomes excessive and stops you from enjoying everyday life, then it’s time to conquer this monster.
An Individualized Herbal Formula forms the foundation of the “Stress Less Program” which includes Lifestyle and Nutrition Advice over a 3 week period (3 x 1hr slots).
Click on the Picture to Download the “Mood/Stress” Questionnaire; Complete the first two parts of the Form then Scan it back to my Email Address:
naturopathhealth@yahoo.co.uk
From the Information gathered I will advise you which Herbs, Supplements and Lifestyle changes you need and suitable for you to add into the “Stress Less Program” or taken alone.
The Program
This Program is designed to help you feel calmer, more positive and gain control of your sensations and emotions when they arise assisting you back to a Happier Healthier You!
Click on the “Stress Less” Program wording below to Start your program today.
The “Stress Less” Program – Naturopath-health