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Anxiety at Menopause
Anxiety is another very unreasonable menopause symptom, that annoying feeling that something bad is about to happen. Anxiety is related to Stress, which is often the result of an improper approach to life and its challenges.
Some of the symptoms of anxiety are: trembling, shaking, twitching, loss of breath, dizziness, light head, body aches, sleep problems, feeling tired when you wake up, as well as excessive worrying and fear, irritability and sadness.
The reality is that YOU are the best doctor for your anxiety and stress problem. You need to act fast, acknowledge the problems, identify the symptoms and find the solution. You need to take charge and responsibility to eliminate anxiety and stress from your life; develop your own plan to fight and conquer; take care of your self, your body. Your overall health is the most important thing in your life.
Anxiety Treatment Solutions- Meditation - Relax and meditate, try my own meditation technique. It certainly works for me!
- Exercise - Get out there and start having an active life. By exercising, you show yourself how much you care about YOU. Develop your own exercise program, like I did. Do it frequently and you will defeat Anxiety.
As far as I am concerned, walking is the only activity that makes me happy. I combine walking with meditation and it works for me. If you are a more indoor person, you will love this DVD, I use it when the weather is bad and I can't go out for my routine walking.
Leslie Sansone: Walk at Home - 5 Mile Fat Burning Walk
- Massage - If you like to be connected to another human being, get a professional massage from a trained masseur. If you are like me, "do-not-touch-me" kind of person, I have some tips how to relax you body by using herbal baths and other natural products.
- Sleep - Your sleep regimen is a very important factor. Check if you are satisfied with your sleeping pattern. Read my Insomnia Solutions page for more information.
- Diet - Check your diet and don't eat while you are stressed. Even a good diet will not totally protect the body from the devastating effects of prolonged stress. Digestion requires a lot of energy and when energy is focused on stress issues, foods are impartially digested, causing toxins to built up in the system. Eat slowly, choose simple foods which are easily digested such as salad and cooked vegetables and fish. Reduce caffeine, nicotine and alcohol.
- Take supplements - Vitamins and Minerals are essential at menopause. Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Calcium, Potassium are used for treating Anxiety and Stress.
- Keep busy - Plan your days, keep your mind busy, socialize as much as you can. Keep a diary, like I did. It helped me write down thoughts I couldn’t speak out load.
Herbal RemediesSt.John's Wort is one of the best herbal solution for depression and anxiety. The tea has a very strong aroma and taste, similar to licorice.
- Tip - Drink a cup of very hot tea every evening, before bed. It is very relaxing.
Ginseng products are popularly named "tonics" because they boost the mental and physical functioning, as well as the immune system.
- Tip - Drink Ginseng tea in the morning instead of coffee. You'll feel very energized!
Ginger is a natural mood enhancer, among so many other awesome qualities. The tea has a delightful taste, spicy and exotic.
- Tip - Try a ginger bath for about 10 minutes. You'll sweat, get rid of toxins and sleep like a baby!
Lemon grass is used for stress related conditions, nervous exhaustion, headaches, because of its refreshing and stimulating qualities.
- Tip - Boil water, add Lemon grass. Let it brew for a few minutes. Then strain it, add some honey and drink it without milk. Drink four cups a day if possible.
Linden Flowers tea can also be used to offset depression. It has a very pleasant taste and aroma.
- Tip - Take a bath that will calm nervous tension. Boil 2-3 handfuls of Linden flowers (or tea packs) in 1 qt. of water and pour it into the bathwater.
Black Cohosh relieves the muscle pain caused by nervous tension. It is relaxant, antispasmodic and sedative.
Sarsaparilla is very effective for treating menopausal depression because it is a natural hormone balancer. It is also a tonic stimulant, increasing the metabolic rate.
- Tip - The best way to benefit from this plant is to take tablets.
Echinacea relieves stress by boosting the immune system.
- Tip - Drink tea right before bedtime, you'll feel amazed by the effect on your body.
Sage is a tonic, it increases alertness, calmness, and contentment. It improves brain function and memory.
- Tip - The tea has a very strong aroma, you can take capsules if you don't like the taste.
Rosemary tea is used as a tonic for calming nerves. By stimulating the brain and nervous system, it is also a good remedy for headaches.
- Tip - Crush the dried leaves before steeping, the aroma will be stronger.
Have you tried my Herbal Solutions for Anxiety? Do you have any suggestions?
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