DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, STRESS – BEST NATURAL HOME REMEDIES

With the competitive & busy lives we lead today, anxiety, tension and stress are almost inevitable. Besides the busy life, a few are prone to anxiety & nervousness by nature than the others.

There are several factors causing this issue such as disturbed sleep, depression, nutritional deficiencies, adrenal disorders, nicotine, thyroid disorders and being on certain medications.

Bathing :-

Taking a hot bath really is a fairly incredible relaxation strategy. Warm water provides your entire body with a level of relaxation that can be incredibly beneficial for reducing some of the anxiety symptoms that can be so disruptive to your life. Like many other treatments, bathing isn’t going to be a one stop cure, but those that find that physical aches and pains from anxiety are causing them even more anxiety may also see a benefit to taking a warm bath for an hour or so every few days.

Most home remedies for anxiety are designed to relieve symptoms, because symptom relieve has the potential to cause overall anxiety relief. Anxiety is often a self-sustaining problem, because the more anxiety symptoms you experience, the more you fear your anxiety, which in turn causes even more anxiety symptoms.

Journaling :-

Journaling is another tool that has some profound benefits that most people ignore. When you write out your thoughts and feelings in a journal, you release them from your mind in such a way that you’ll often find they no longer control your thoughts. That’s because your brain is more comfortable forgetting things when it knows it’s in a permanent place, like a journal, so that you’re less likely to have nagging thoughts you can’t shake.

Distraction Creation :-

Technology is usually a bad thing for anxiety. It excites the brain too much without providing any release of that excitement, and can increase your anxiety overall. But for those with panic disorder and other anxiety disorders, some degree of technology may be beneficial for creating a distraction for your senses. Turning on the TV to channels that make you laugh and keeping the lights on may help prevent you from being stuck “inside your own head” too much, and could provide you with some degree of relief from nagging thoughts.

Vitamin Additions :-

There are many vitamins that are also highly beneficial for anxiety. Magnesium is perhaps the most valuable, 25% of the country is magnesium deficient and that deficiency may cause anxiety and anxiety symptoms (magnesium is also used up during times of stress). Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B1 are also valuable. You can add these vitamins in food or in supplement form.

Exercise :-

Exercising is possible the number one potential home treatment for anxiety. People often think that exercising is important for physical health. But exercise is a crucial treatment of mental health, as it regulates hormones that can cause anxiety, burns away stress hormones, releases unused energy and more.

Extra Hydration/Water Therapy :-

Dehydration is a serious problem in today’s society. Some researchers theorize that drinking extra water may help relieve some anxiety symptoms. Drinking extra water can be very helpful for controlling the way you experience anxiety, which in turn can improve how easy it is to cope.

Relaxation Room :-

When something is making you stressed, like work, you may benefit from a relaxation room. A relaxation room is a place free of bright lights, technology, and distractions. It shouldn’t even have photos or clutter – it should just be a room that you can lock without anything to keep you awake or uncomfortable. Going into that room for 30 minutes every day can bring you some of the relief you need.

Pumpkin Seeds :-

Pumpkin seeds are thought to be a good remedy for anxiety and depression. The seeds contain high levels of an amino acid tryptophan, which in turn elevate the levels of serotonin.

Lavender :-

Lavender has a soothing & calming effect on one’s nervous system. It stimulates relaxation and alleviates depression.

1. Take 2 cups of water and boil it. Take two to four drops of lavender (in the form of essential oil) and add it to the boiling water. Inhale this steam. Repeat as and when needed. This will ease anxiety.

1. Another method: Take a teaspoon of almond oil/ olive oil (or other base oil). Add three to four drops of lavender oil to this. Massage this oil onto your back, shoulders & neck. This can be repeated every day or few times ever week until anxiety subsides.

Almonds :-

Almonds are rich sources of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids which improves our mood and reduces anxiety, depression, tiredness and fatigue. omega-3 fatty acids has anti-inflammatory properties which fights cellular inflammation that breakdowns the signaling system between brain cells.

1. Soak 5-6 almonds in water overnight. In the next morning, remove the skin and grind them or crush them to form a paste. Mix this almond paste wth 1 tablespoon of ginger paste or powder in glass of warm milk. Do this on regular basis until you see desired improvement.

Oranges :-

Oranges & orange peels have an enriching smell that calms one’s nerves. Apart from this, citrus aromas are said to chase away depression and improve immunity.

1. Just peel an orange and inhale the smell. It would make you feel better. You can also take few orange peels in a pan of water and let it boil. There will be a refreshing aroma emanating from the water. Inhale this aroma and you will feel your anxiety subside. This can be repeated as and when desired

1. Take a cup of orange juice (fresh) and mix it with a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of powdered nutmeg. Drink this mixture every day for a few weeks.