Anxiety can be characterized by nervousness, worry and fear. Feeling anxious for big things in life is normal but if they persist daily or become debilitating or paralyzing, then steps should be taken to manage it. Chronic anxiety can throw the body into imbalance leading to health conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Seeing a doctor is advisable so that any medical reasons can be ruled out or addressed, but if one is inclined toward non-invasive ways to manage anxiety naturally, here are some suggestions:

Aromatherapy

• Lavender
• Ylang Ylang
• Grapefruit
• Clary Sage
• Bergamont

Bach Flower Remedies

• Agrimony- For those who hide their problems behind a smile
• Aspen- General anxieties and fears
• Cherry Plum- For those who feel on the verge of a breakdown
• Crab Apple- Self loathing or disgust, poor self image
• Elm- Overwhelmed by unrelenting pressure and responsibility
• Larch- Lack of confidence, defeatism
• Mimulus- Specific fears such as money, health, the future
• Red Chestnut- For excessive worry
• Rock Rose- For panic attacks and anxiety attacks
• White Chestnut- Overthinking and escalating anxiety
• Rescue Remedy- For all manner of stress and pain

Behavioral Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)- Changing thinking and behavior patterns
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)- Acceptance of self and instituting change
• Exposure Therapy- Repeated exposure to the fear in safe ways
• Group Therapy
• Hypnosis

CBD Oil

Diet, Nutrition- Nutrient deficiencies have been found to cause anxiety

Eliminate Caffeine, Nicotine and Alcohol

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Exercise- Works off excess energy that can lead to overthinking

Grounding Sheets, Grounding Pads and Weighted Blankets

Herbs (in a tea, tincture or capsule)

• Ashwagandha
• Chamomile
• Curcurmin
• Gingko
• Gotu Kola
• Kava
• Lavender
• Lemon Balm
• Lemongrass
• Magnesium
• Passionflower
• Rhodiola Roseroot
• St John’s Wort

Homeopathic Remedies

• Aconitum Napellis- fear, shaking, restlessness, panic attacks
• Argentum Nitricum– anxiety linked with anticipation, fear of heights
• Arsenicum Album– anxiety over health, the future, tightness in chest, difficulty breathing
• Gelsemium Sempervirens- Social phobia, public appearances
• Kalium Phosphoricum- for common fears, open spaces, being alone, crowds

Hot Bath with Epsom Salts– The bath is relaxing and Magnesium has been found to reduce anxiety

Meditation/ Breath work/ Relaxation Techniques

Rife Electromedicine- Programs that run frequencies to the body to maintain calm and focus