Natural Calm for Anxiety

If you believe you suffer from an anxiety disorder, get an evaluation from a professional. Anxiety comes in many forms, from mild to severe. Stress triggers anxiety. Fortunately, you can relieve stress and possibly avoid anxiety altogether using natural treatments. Natural calm for anxiety does exist and the remedies can be very effective.

Reiki

• According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), anxiety and stress have been treated with reiki. Reiki has also been used to bring about relaxation. A reiki practitioner places her hands on or above the recipient, channeling energy into the body so it can heal itself. Reiki energy automatically goes to the area of the body that needs it. If you have anxiety, you will feel a sense of calm as the energy is drawn into your solar plexus, where the body stores stress. You can receive reiki from a qualified reiki practitioner, or you can give yourself reiki if you've been taught how to do it.

Reflexology

• When reflexology is administered, relaxation ensues. Techniques used in reflexology allow the body to rid itself of anxiety by promoting relaxation. Stroking the feet using the hands and fingers helps the body de-stress. So does pressing the thumbs into the solar plexus, the stress storehouse. Think of emptying out the stress storehouse every time the solar plexus is pressed. Relaxation negates stress, a contributor to anxiety. Locate a certified reflexologist by visiting the ARCB website (see resource link), or purchase a book on reflexology and work on yourself. However, to obtain full relaxation benefits, it's best to lie back and have a qualified reflexologist work on you.

Positive Thinking

• Negative thinking can create stress and anxiety in your life. In order to gain calm when anxiety strikes, look inside your mind and figure out what thoughts are causing you to feel anxious. Once you identify these negative thoughts you will be able to put positive thoughts in their place. For example, if you think something terrible is going to happen to you, stop thinking that thought and replace it with the thought that all will be well in your life.

Lifestyle

• How you live your life will have an effect on anxiety. Get plenty of rest, as a lack of sleep may create or worsen feelings of anxiety. Get a hobby and indulge in it so you can relax and take your mind off of negative thoughts. Talk to loved ones about your fears to relieve yourself of them. If you can, get away from what's causing the anxiety by taking a trip. Practice deep breathing exercises and meditate. Do some form of exercise every day and eat nutritious meals. Don't cut down on eating as this may trigger anxiety. Treat yourself well and don't overwhelm yourself with more than you can handle.