Anxiety Natural Remedy

The drugs that are popular for controlling anxiety, panic attacks and depression, make the brain reuse the limited supply of serotonin, but this is not all it does. There are harsh side effects and you should consider an anxiety diet.

Making changes in your diet can help alleviate many symptoms related to anxiety and here we take a look at some simple ways to use your diet to improve your mental health today.

Coffee can deplete the body of magnesium and can cause muscles to tense up, sleep less soundly during the night and to sleep for a shorter duration. Make a broth or drink from magnesium rich, alkaline foods. Smoothies made with bananas, apple juice and coconut milk can replace a cup of coffee. Broth or juice made from vegetables, especially lots of green vegetables make another healthy alternative.

The Vitamin B group can contribute significantly to overall mental and physical health.

Niacin is a very important vitamin for energy production. Two unique forms of vitamin B3 are required for the body to convert proteins, fats, and carbohydrates into usable energy. Niacin is also used to synthesize starch that can be stored in the body’s muscles and liver for eventual use as an energy source and helps to support the neurotransmission system of the brain. Foods rich in Niacin include chicken, tuna, salmon and mushrooms.

Thiamin rich foods help your body by providing energy, coordinating the activity of nerves and muscles and supporting proper heart function. Low levels of thiamin in the body can cause restless nerves and irritability often associated with anxiety disorders and recommended levels of thiamin in the body can help improve how a person with panic or anxiety disorder feels. Foods rich in thiamine include tuna, sunflower seeds, black beans, and yellow corn.

Tip! Identifying all stress and anxiety triggering factors and seeking solutions to avoid them in the first place. By performing this evaluation exercise, you can also find out, if it is possible to find a cure all by yourself, without resorting to drugs and medications.

Vitamin B6 supports the nervous system and can reduce symptoms of sadness, depression, anxiety and panic. It is also helpful in the breakdown of sugars and starches in the blood, supporting proper insulin function, which helps provide energy and prevent fatigue. Foods rich in Vitamin B6 include bell peppers, spinach, bananas and tuna.

Vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient in supporting the production of red blood cells, preventing anaemia promoting proper development of nerve cells and helps cells metabolize protein, carbohydrate and fat. Heart palpitations and fatigue, seen in anxiety, are side effects of being deficient in B12. Foods rich in B12 include baked snapper, venison, scallops and yogurt.

In addition to these B vitamins, it is recommended that you ensure that your levels of Biotin, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, and Pantothenic acid, all B vitamin derivatives, is adequate, to support overall physical and mental health.