12 natural home remedies for Depression, Stress, Fatigue, Anxiety
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:
Fear
Constant
state of nervousness/worry
Restlessness
Shortness
of breath
Heart
palpitations
Difficulty
to sleep or staying asleep
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
Green
Tea or herbal tea is very beneficial in anxiety and depression treatment. It
contains amino acid called L-theanine which maintains moderate level of heart
rate and balanced blood pressure.
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).
