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Posted on February 22, 2010 in Mental Problems
Anxiety as well as depression occur together. A bout of anxiety is followed by depression. Many people hesitate to accept that they have a mental health problem, and do not seek medical help. Anxiety and depression can be overcome if proper medical help is sought.
Anxiety within bounds is normal, but in case it hampers one’s daily chores or overall daily activities then it is not normal. It is a reaction to fear. This condition is treatable with the help of medication as well as psychotherapy. There are also natural remedies for it. Let us have a look at some of the Natural cures for anxiety and depression:
Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Depression
Some of the top Natural remedies for anxiety and depression are as mentioned below:
- St.John Wort’s is a natural remedy for depression. Of course not much is known about this drug. More research has to be carried out.
- Passion flower – It can calm the nerves and reduce the worry.
- Valerian extract relieves anxiety. It works much quicker as compared to anti-anxiety drugs. It can make one feel more relaxed and not so worried. It is not addictive.
- L-theanine happens to be an amino acid which is extracted from Green Tea. It is good to reduce anxiety levels.
- Licorice tea is good for treating depression.
- One can eat an apple with some milk and honey in order to uplift one’s mood.
- The asparagus root is good for depression One can have about 1 or 2 grams of the powder of the dry root of an asparagus.
- Prepare some tea by adding about 1/4th teaspoonful of tulsi and about ½ teaspoonful of sage for one cup of water. Have this tea twice in a day. It is very useful for depression.
- About 2 seeds of green cardamom must be powdered. Add about 1 cup of boiling water, add some sugar and drink this tea about twice in day. It happens to be a natural remedy for treating depression.
- Prepare some tea with putting some rose petals in boiling water and add a little bit of sugar. Drink it when you feel a bit depressed.
Anxiety and depression can be treated with natural remedies. One can reduce one’s anxiety level by using these remedies.
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