Anxiety is one health problem that millions of people are affected by every day. Many have extremely busy, hectic, and stressful lifestyles and simply accept anxiety as a part of life.
If you suffer from anxiety, it can often feel like you’d have to completely change your lifestyle, job, family, and so on in order to get rid of your anxiety. However, this is not necessarily true. You can do a lot of things to cope with anxiety better, and to live a healthier and more enjoyable life – right where you are.
Medication comes with potential side effects and risky interactions with other medications, so it’s not always the best option for everyone. Anxiety is often misunderstood – and not many people are aware of the effective non-medication treatments available for it that are also safe and easily available to you. Let’s take a look at some alternatives to anxiety medications when dealing with your anxiety.
Meditation
Meditation is a very effective alternative treatment for anxiety. Meditation can be based on your religious faith if desired, or simply a state of mindfulness. Anxiety happens when you cannot regulate your emotional response to threats (real and perceived). Meditation helps you focus on strengthening your ability to respond to stressors in a more calm and rational way.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles very close to nerves located throughout the body. Depending on the location of the nerve, acupuncture stimulates the body to heal itself in different ways. Acupuncture restores an energy force in the body called Qi, which in ancient Chinese medicine is believed to regulate the body’s overall health. Anxiety is effectively treated with acupuncture, and patients notice a difference in as little as a few sessions.
Yoga
Yoga is a way to join the body, mind, and spirit through meditation, movements, relaxation, and breathing exercises. Yoga helps to strengthen the body, increase flexibility, and heal you through a holistic approach that affects you beyond the physical body. Yoga is very effective in relieving stress and anxiety because of its focus on mindfulness and relaxation, which help promote a sense of calm and peace.
Herb and Supplement Treatments
Anxiety is often caused by and exacerbated by a chemical imbalance in the body. Herbs, and supplements like vitamins and minerals, are natural treatments that are safe, effective, and healthy for the body because they promote chemical balance.
Diet Changes
Anxiety is often caused and worsened by chemical imbalances and nutrient deficiencies. Changing your diet may be able to help you reduce anxiety. Your diet has an immense impact on your health – far beyond simply regulating weight. Junk foods and bad habits like drinking and smoking heavily affect the body, mind, and spirit. Fresh, healthy foods add necessary nutrients to your system, while unhealthy, processed foods affect health in negative ways.
Anxiety Treatment in Minnesota and South Carolina
If you are searching for a health care center that provides top-notch, customized, and patient-focused care for your anxiety, visit Between the Bridges Healing Center. We offer an integrative, holistic approach for optimal health.
Our treatments include integrative medicine, functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and a variety of effective therapies to treat many health issues. Call (507) 388-7488 to make an appointment today. You can also request an appointment online.
