Jan 12 2009
Anxiety - Alternative Treatments
A normal amount of anxiety is useful as when facing a dangerous situation. However, if a person has the rush of adrenaline, quick beating heart, muscle tension a quick breathing when there is no reason for the reaction, it is not healthy. It can progress to cause high blood pressure, headaches, stomachaches. Your health care professional can help you decide on conventional medication, alternative treatments or a combination of both.
* Exercise. Tests show that regular exercise reduces lactic acid, which is found to be higher in those who suffer from anxiety attacks. The endorphins produced during exercise may also help with this condition.
* Triggers. Caffeine, sugar and alcohol have been shown to trigger anxiety attacks in some individuals.
* Herbal Supplements. Kava has been found to work as well as conventional prescribed medications in many cases. Valerian can be taken in small doses throughout the day to ward off an anxiety attack.
* Biofeedback. With some work, biofeedback has been shown to work wonders in teaching an individual ways to react positively when an attack is first coming on.
