This is a great article and I think it offers a lot of really great advice. I grew up on lemon balm tea and I've found it to be very soothing; there's even some solid evidence behind it. And I also think diet and nutrition are of critical importance.
I have a few suggestions to add. I've been working on a page on natural remedies and treatments for anxiety, and there are a few things I have found useful that I don't find mentioned here.
Physical touch can be very relaxing and comforting, and there are so many different ways to have wholesome physical touch in your life, everything from cuddling with a loved one or pet, to partner dancing, to massage (which also helps your muscles to relax as well).
I also have a few other herbs, in addition to lemon balm. And I also emphasize the importance of mindfulness, meditation, relaxation exercises, and cognitive approaches. Under point 10 you talk about addressing the causes of anxiety in our lives. Sometimes circumstances are legitimately stressful, but we can always become better at coping with them. A lot of people's anxiety is caused not by the real world, but by our own internal dialogue, by how we think about the things that happen in our life. By becoming aware of that dialogue, we can empower ourselves to be more relaxed and confident in our daily lives!
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This is a great article and I think it offers a lot of really great advice. I grew up on lemon balm tea and I've found it to be very soothing; there's even some solid evidence behind it. And I also think diet and nutrition are of critical importance.
I have a few suggestions to add. I've been working on a page on natural remedies and treatments for anxiety, and there are a few things I have found useful that I don't find mentioned here.
Physical touch can be very relaxing and comforting, and there are so many different ways to have wholesome physical touch in your life, everything from cuddling with a loved one or pet, to partner dancing, to massage (which also helps your muscles to relax as well).
I also have a few other herbs, in addition to lemon balm. And I also emphasize the importance of mindfulness, meditation, relaxation exercises, and cognitive approaches. Under point 10 you talk about addressing the causes of anxiety in our lives. Sometimes circumstances are legitimately stressful, but we can always become better at coping with them. A lot of people's anxiety is caused not by the real world, but by our own internal dialogue, by how we think about the things that happen in our life. By becoming aware of that dialogue, we can empower ourselves to be more relaxed and confident in our daily lives!
December 4, 2010 - 9:20amThis Comment
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