The Mayo Clinic is a source of very reliable, scientific study based information about mainstream medicine; and in a recent article, they have highlighted information about alternative remedies / supplements for treating anxiety.
Although it is not fully understood how these herbal supplements work to reduce feelings of anxiety and also side effects and varying degrees of efficacy on different people, the following supplements are seen to relieve symptoms of anxiety:
Kava: This herb is known to aid feelings of relaxation without sedation or engendering feelings of drowsiness. Those with liver problems should use this supplement will caution however, or if you drink alcohol each day or if you are on certain medications that impact the liver.
Valerian: This supplement is known to aid sleep and have a sedative effect. It is also used to treat anxiety though its efficacy in this respect is not fully established.
B Vitamins: B vitamins are essential for a number of bodily processes, and in particular the B vitamin inositol, is known to impact the production of certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) and thereby help in curbing feelings of anxiety.
All supplements should be cleared with a doctor and one should make sure that they are safe and won’t cause any reaction with other medications.
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All Natural Sleep Aids To Get Your Good Night Sleep
A number of natural sleep aids are discussed here, which can help you get good rest and prevent a number of health ailments as well, which most of us may prefer to prescription drugs:
Chamomile tea should be taken at bedtime to relax and soothe one to sleep. It is said to contain a compound called apigenin, which is a natural sedative.
Valerian is used to be called nature’s valium and before sleeping pills became so common in the United States this was a popular natural sleep aid. And valerian is said to be as effective too.
Hops, which are normally associated with the process of beer making, are also thought to be beneficial for promoting sleep. You can either take it in tea form or rest your head on a pillow case with some hop inserted.
Catnip is also relaxing and won’t make you groggy the next day.
Passion flower is thought to be a natural sleep aid due to its ability to increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.
Verbena or holy herb or vervain is also seen to help with insomnia.
Skullcap leaves in your pillow case or taken in tea form can also help.
Chamomile tea should be taken at bedtime to relax and soothe one to sleep. It is said to contain a compound called apigenin, which is a natural sedative.
Valerian is used to be called nature’s valium and before sleeping pills became so common in the United States this was a popular natural sleep aid. And valerian is said to be as effective too.
Hops, which are normally associated with the process of beer making, are also thought to be beneficial for promoting sleep. You can either take it in tea form or rest your head on a pillow case with some hop inserted.
Catnip is also relaxing and won’t make you groggy the next day.
Passion flower is thought to be a natural sleep aid due to its ability to increase levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain.
Verbena or holy herb or vervain is also seen to help with insomnia.
Skullcap leaves in your pillow case or taken in tea form can also help.
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