Natural and Herbal remedies for immediate depression, anxiety and stress relief

Depression is a serious mood disorder, some people prefer to manage depression with herbs instead of prescribed medication. Fortunately, there are many herbal remedies that can help with depression and anxiety, modern prescribed medications (anti-anxiety and anti-depressants) come with a multitude of side effects. These medications include highly addictive benzodiazepines drugs like Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin and Valium, they have short and long-term permanent impacts on cognitive function depression symptoms. Living with anxiety is often a daily struggle. Long-term chronic anxiety leads to many other health issues, while many doctors prescribe medication for anxiety

 The symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness or hopelessness difficulty concentrating insomnia fatigue and changes in appetite frustration and irritability suicidal thoughts loss of interest in hobbies or activities. Eating a healthy and well-balanced diet may help naturally control anxiety symptoms anxiety treatments without medication.

For long term relief, we must consider and try anxiety relief techniques and herbal remedies, Herbal remedies are substances derived from plants used to treat and prevent health problems. People have been using herbs for hundreds of years to treat all types of illnesses and symptoms. The ancient Egyptians used herbs in healing, in China herbs are an important part of Chinese medicine.

The body is like a small ecosystem.   

 The body is like a small ecosystem where everything is balanced just right when some part of the body becomes unbalanced, herbs can be used to help restore balance. People assume herbal remedies are safe because they are natural. However there can be exceptions herbal remedies that can cause side effects, they can interact with other drugs so seek medical advice.

 

Herbs remedy may include:

1.      Adaptogens.

 There are many herbals and natural remedies available that may help. So what herbal   and natural remedies can help is a chai mushroom. Reishi is in a class of herbs called adaptogens. These help you adapt to stresses of modern life, they regulate the body's stress response via the tonic actions on the adrenal glands. This medicinal mushroom is calming and relaxing and is one of the best herbs for anxiety.

2.     Hypericum perfer artim (Saint John’s Wort).

Saint John’s Wort is also known as Hypericum perfer artim. This herbal plant has been a mental health treatment for hundreds of years, however use with caution as a potential treatment for depression. whilst Saint John’s Wert is more effective than a placebo for treating mild to moderate depression and works almost as well as antidepressant medications.

3.     Vitex Angus-Castus.

Vitex is also known as chase berry or chase tree it helps reduce anxiety especially for women just before periods with PMS. Vitex has been shown to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety that occur during PMS.

4.     Motherwort Turmeric Cur cumin.

Another herb that works well with Vitex which helps with PMS is motherwort turmeric cur cumin. Turmeric has been found to be beneficial in treating both depression and anxiety, turmeric is a root which when fresh doesn't look too dissimilar to its cousin ginger root it contains phytochemicals that reverse inflammation. Cur cumin is one of the principal ingredients derived from the spice turmeric it has particularly powerful anti-inflammatory effects which are helpful in reducing anxiety.

5.     American or Asian Ginseng plant.

Ginseng comes from the gnarled root of the American or Asian ginseng plant. Practitioners of Chinese medicine have used ginseng for thousands of years it helps people improve mental clarity provides energy and reduce the effects of stress.

6.     Roman Chamomile Essential oil.

 Chamomile is a daisy-like plant that has been used for medicinal purposes since the                                                            middle ages like other herbal teas. Chamomile contains no caffeine lemon balm known   as the gladdening herb lemon balm has been used for hundreds of years. It brightens the spirit it increases a sense of calm and decreases anxiety it is a good herb to combine with chamomile and lavender tea it is a very mild sedative, therefore is something you want to use in the evenings or on days off.

7.     Caveat Kava Root.

This root can be used as a natural anxiety supplement, it works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain to produce a feeling of euphoria which improves mood and reduces anxiety. So we can consider carver, an excellent emergency remedy for panic attack .it is great to use when there is stage fright test anxiety or fear of flying three or four drops is often a sufficient dose of Carver. While it is safe for occasional use a few times a month heavy usage can affect the liver. Carver can be taken alone in capsules or herbal tincture, purple tinctures, liquid extracts of the herb are an easy way to take herbs. These potent liquid extracts allow you to take a tiny concentrated dose dissolved in water. Cavorts can produce mild side effects so be sure to use it under the guidance of a healthcare professional.

8. Lavender oil.

  Lavender is one of our most effective herbs for anxiety both for chronic anxiety and       acute situations. Lavender oil is popular for relaxation and reducing anxiety and mood disturbances. Studies have shown that lavender oil can work as a natural remedy for anxiety. Researchers found the essential oil to be just as effective as benzodiazepine an anti-anxiety medication put three drops of lavender oil in your palm and rub the oil on your neck wrists.

    Natural remedy may include:

1.     Anxiety and stress relief exercise.

The entire body benefits from regular physical activity including the brain exercise helps improve sleep quality improving energy level and reduce stress whether you prefer yoga swimming hiking or another form of exercise staying active can help reduce anxiety levels.

2.     Vitamin b-complex.

 B- Vitamins play an important role in combating stress and regulating mood. Vitamin  b6 helps boost mood and balance blood sugar levels which naturally decreases anxiety. Vitamin b12 can also help the body fight stress depression and other mood disorders take a vitamin B supplement or add foods rich in vitamin B to your diet

3.     Magnesium.

  Many adults are magnesium deficient, magnesium helps the muscles relax and calms the nervous system a deficiency can contribute to anxiety take a magnesium supplement or add magnesium rich foods to your diet to boost your intake.

4.     GABA or Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid.

 GABA is an amino acid that is responsible for decreasing anxiety and relaxing the muscles. It can be used to relieve insomnia stabilize blood pressure and reduce anxiety. You can find GABA supplements in your local health food store.

5.      Avoid sugar and processed foods.

Processed foods are full of sugar and artificial ingredients which can contribute to anxiety and depression. A diet full of sugar can cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate      throughout the day increasing anxiety, nervousness and fatigue. Skip processed foods    

  and fast foods and stick to whole foods instead.

6.     Avoid Consumption of alcohol and caffeine.

An excessive amount of alcohol or caffeine can increase symptoms of anxiety including nervousness and mood swings to reduce anxiety symptoms limit coffee and black tea to no more than one cup per day and limit alcohol to one to three drinks per week and no more than two at a time.          

                  In summary, herbal and natural remedies for depression anxiety and panic attack may work well for some people. we would recommend seeking expert advice beforehand.