Depression, Anxiety, Stress - Best natural home remedies
With the competitive & busy lives we lead today, anxiety, tension and stress are almost inevitable. Besides the busy life, a few are prone to anxiety & nervousness by nature than the others.
There are several factors causing this issue such as disturbed sleep, depression, nutritional deficiencies, adrenal disorders, nicotine, thyroid disorders and being on certain medications.
Common symptoms of anxiety
Following are few symptoms of anxiety:
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Fear
·
Constant
state of nervousness/ worry
·
Restlessness
·
Shortness
of breath
·
Headaches
·
Heart
palpitations
·
Difficulty
to sleep or staying asleep
·
Stomach
upset
·
Dry
mouth
·
Nausea
·
Fatigue
& dizziness
·
Exhaustion
·
Irritability
·
Chest
pain
·
Inability
to concentrate
Similar to most other psychological disorders, anxiety is a bit tough to detect, especially since most of the symptoms are typical human reactions.
Natural
home remedies Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Fatigue
1. Fennel
Fennel calms the nerves and reduces
anxiety and depression. Fennel seeds and oil contains volatile oils which gives
anxiety-relieving effect. It also
reduces a gastrointestinal
symptom that often occurs with anxiety.
1. Drop down few drops of fennel
essential oil on your handkerchief and inhale the smell of it for about 30-40
minutes. Repeat smelling after regular intervals as needed.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of fennel seed
powder in your regular boiling tea and drink it 3 times a day.
2. Lavender
Lavender has a soothing &
calming effect on one’s nervous system. It stimulates relaxation and alleviates
depression.
1. Take 2 cups of water and boil it.
Take two to four drops of lavender (in the form of essential oil) and add it to
the boiling water. Inhale this steam. Repeat as and when needed. This will ease
anxiety.
2. Another method: Take a teaspoon
of almond oil/ olive oil (or other base oil). Add three to four drops of
lavender oil to this. Massage this oil onto your back, shoulders & neck.
This can be repeated every day or few times ever week until anxiety subsides.
3. Almonds
Almonds are rich sources of
nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids which improves our mood and reduces anxiety,
depression, tiredness and fatigue. omega-3 fatty acids has anti-inflammatory
properties which fights cellular inflammation that breakdowns the signaling system
between brain cells.
1. Soak 5-6 almonds in water
overnight. In the next morning, remove the skin and grind them or crush them to
form a paste. Mix this almond paste wth 1 tablespoon of ginger paste or powder
in glass of warm milk. Do this on regular basis until you see desired improvement.
4. Green Tea
5. Chamomile
Matricaria
Recutita is a compound chamomile contains. This helps
one to calm down and eases anxiety. Some people suffer from mild to moderate Generalized
Anxiety Disorder. Chamomile helps ease anxiety symptoms in such people. It also
provides relaxation and makes one feel drosy as it has a mild tranquilizing
affect.
1. Take two or three teaspoons of
chamomile (dried ones - especially German chamomile) add this to a cup of hot
water and let it remain for three to five minutes time. Now, strain it. If you
prefer, you can add few drops of honey and even cinnamon to this. This mixture
should be consumed few times per day for a month (can continue until there is
an improvement in anxiety levels).
6. Oranges
Oranges & orange peels have an enriching
smell that calms one’s nerves. Apart from this, citrus aromas are said to chase
away depression and improve immunity.
1. Just peel an orange and inhale
the smell. It would make you feel better. You can also take few orange peels in
a pan of water and let it boil. There will be a refreshing aroma emanating from
the water. Inhale this aroma and you will feel your anxiety subside. This can
be repeated as and when desired
2. Take a cup of orange juice (fresh)
and mix it with a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of powdered nutmeg. Drink this
mixture every day for a few weeks.
8. Massage
Regular massages to neck, back, shoulders and feet can be seen as a good way to relax one’s body and to alleviate anxiety.You can use warm oil of sesame or sunflower or coconut or corn for body massage. One should massage every day before bathing in the morning or before going to bed. This should be continued for few weeks. This can be made a regular routine for those who are easily prone to anxiety.
9. Rosemary
Rosemary has a constructive impact on memory and
awareness. It also kindles circulation, calms down respiratory and
digestive muscles.
1. Take one to two teaspoons of
rosemary (dried). Put it in a cup of hot water and let it remain for around 10
minutes. Now, strain it. This, if consumed every day will ease anxiety.
2. You can also add some drops of
rosemary (in the form of essential oil) in an aromatherapy diffuser or
vaporizer.
10. Relaxing Bath
Taking a bath in hot water relaxes
one’s body and mind and provides relief from stress & anxiety. Moreover,
water is believed to be an excellent cleanser of aura.
Procedure
1. Take 1/3 cup each of baking soda
and ginger. Add this mixture to a bathtub of warm water. Soak yourself for around
10 - 15 minutes.
2. You can alternatively mix five or
seven drops of any aromatherapy essential oil (lavender or chamomile or
bergamot or geranium) to the warm water in a bathtub. This added with one ounce
of other carrier oil such as jojoba oil will be good. Soak yourself in this
water for around 15 - 20 minutes.
11. Nutmeg
Nutmeg, an aromatic spice, gives
relaxation to one’s mind & body, fights against depression and it is also
an excellent muscle relaxant and it helps to improve the quality of sleep. So,
one can use this as a remedy against anxiety, depression & stress.
You can inhale the aroma of nutmeg
oil. This will help boost your mood and also decrease brain exhaustion. Nutmeg
can also be added to regular food. Add nutmeg powder (1/4th of a
teaspoon) to the food you eat regularly.
Warning! Extreme
usage of nutmeg is highly not
recommended, particularly for those who suffer from any psychiatric
conditions.
12. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm has been used for many
years in order to ease anxiety, improve appetite and sleep quality.
1. Take a teaspoon of lemon balm (dried)
and mix it in hot water. Let it remain for 10 - 15 minutes. The tea pot should
be covered for retaining the aromatic oil – otherwise the aroma will escape. You
should drink this mix for few weeks at night time - before going to bed.
2. You should not consume this for
more than two weeks in a row.