Anxiety/Panic Attacks
Anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. When anxiety becomes an excessive, irrational dread of everyday situations, it can become a disabling. Anxiety can be accompanied by physical effects such as heart palpitations, nausea, chest pain, shortness of breath, stomach aches, or headaches. Physically, the body prepares to deal with what it perceives as a threat. Blood pressure and heart rate are increased, sweating is increased, blood flow to muscle groups increases and immune and digestive system functions are inhibited (the fight or flight response). External signs of anxiety may include pale skin, sweating, and trembling.
Panic attacks are sudden surges of overwhelming fear that that comes without warning and without any obvious reason. It is far more intense than having anxiety or the feeling of being ‘stressed out’ that most people experience. One out of every 75 people worldwide will experience panic attacks at one time in their lives. People who have full-blown, repeated panic attacks can become very disabled by their condition and should seek treatment before they start to avoid places or situations where panic attacks have occurred. Panic attacks can be terrifying, largely because it feels ‘crazy’ and ‘out of control’, and also because it often leads to other complications such as phobias, depression, substance abuse, and medical complications.
Seeking professional help from your GP or counsellor is essential if you feel that you are suffering extreme anxiety or panic attacks.
The amino acid Theanine found in green tea has been used with excellent results to alleviate anxiety symptoms, undoing a capsule and putting the contents straight on your tongue helps it to be absorbed more effectively.
Pukka’s Valerian and Ashwagandha complex is particularly suitable to relax and support the nervous system, helping to ease anxiety symptoms.
Bach flower Remedies such as Ainsworth Original Bach Recipe Recovery Remedy are herbal drop which can be placed on the tongue to provide a quick acting calming action.
