Alternative ways to deal with Anxiety

striker

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I am going to list what I do to reduce anxiety levels. These are based on diet and yoga.
SA is a symptom of 2 things which are unbalanced.
Too much Nervous energy (Vata) and too much of Heat (Pitta). Now these 2 need to carefully reduced.

Protocol I follow everyday to keep (Nervous energy)vata at normal levels
Sesame oil is excellent for keep the Nervous Energy down
- Sesame oil self-massage everyday before taking a shower with Organic Unrefined Sesame oil.
I use the Spectrum oil
Keep it for 15-30 mins and then take a bath.
Nervous energy (Vata) is light, Cold and dry. Sesame Oil counters it, as it it warm, heavy and a liquid.

- Yoga for an hour everyday, especially the inversions
This is another link for a sequence which works for in keeping down my anxiety

- Follow the diet for keeping the body cool listed in the HH thread for alternative diets.

- Follow the diet elements to keep Vata (Nervous Energy) Balanced
Oils (ghee specially) is good for keeping the Nervous energy down
Go easy on light foods (salad etc) and dry foods (chips etc)
Warm soups are excellent for bringing down the Nervous energy.

I will keep adding to the thread if I miss something.
 
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jennismortal

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A lot of people combine conventional means with alternative measures in finding cures to anxieties. This is a good idea. This combination is better known as complementary therapies.This alternative field of medicine dates back to ancient Egypt where it is used for maintaining health and a whole lot of other purposes. It focuses on healing through our sense of smell. This wonder cure deals with essential oils derived from botanical plants.
Essential oils have powerful effects that stimulate our smell instinct. It relieves tension and fatigue, and gives us an invigorating feeling. Our sense of smell is directly connected to the brain. A life deprived of invigorating scent can lead to a dull one; and in turn, can lead to an anxious and depressive mood. Aromatherapy is one effective solution to counter these emotional imbalances.
 

this_portrait

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Hm, interesting method for dealing with anxiety.

I've been getting into aromatherapy lately, and supposedly there are certain essential oils that are supposed to help with anxiety. Lavender is one of them, so I've been burning lavender essential oil. I'm finding that it has a rather calming effect on me.
 
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