Table of contents:
- 1. Relax and calm the mind
- 2. Drink chamomile tea
- 3. Use lavender oil
- 4. Exercise
- 5. Drink green tea
- 6. Take a salt bath
- 7. Eat fish
- 8. Consume dark chocolate
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety? Be careful, you know. If not handled properly, anxiety can turn into an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorder itself is a mental disorder that is most frequently complained of in modern society. So, so that anxiety does not turn into a serious threat to your psyche, consider the following natural ways to reduce excessive anxiety.
1. Relax and calm the mind
Relaxation here doesn't mean lazing around and playing HP all day. Not doing anything can actually make you discouraged and even more sad. It's best to do things that are soothing but can clear your mind at the same time, such as meditation or worship.
2. Drink chamomile tea
A study conducted by a team of experts from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center revealed that the content of apigenin and luteolin in chamomile can calm your mind. The anxiety symptoms in study participants who drank chamomile extract for two months were shown to be reduced. So, you can also try drinking chamomile tea regularly to reduce anxiety.
3. Use lavender oil
Lavender has anxiety-relieving properties that have been known since ancient Greece. In fact, a number of studies have proven the efficacy of lavender oil in treating various symptoms of anxiety disorders.
According to experts, the aroma of lavender flower extract can also lower blood pressure. If you are stressed or anxious, your body usually reacts by increasing your blood pressure.
You can use lavender oil for massage, bath, or as a sleep aromatherapy. However, make sure that the lavender oil you choose is pure, aka it doesn't contain various chemical additives.
4. Exercise
You don't need to exercise hard all day, you just need to move for 20-30 minutes every day. Psychiatric specialist from Columbia University, dr. Drew Ramsey explains that exercising regularly for about half an hour can reduce anxiety, make you calmer, and make you more confident.
If you are not used to exercising, you can start with light exercise such as brisk walking, going up and down stairs, and swimming.
5. Drink green tea
Research in Japan has shown that the content of an amino acid called L-theanine in green tea can calm your mind and increase your concentration. So, green tea can be the right choice if it's before you meditate or finish a job that makes you anxious.
6. Take a salt bath
Is your anxiety making it difficult to sleep? Salt bath can be the solution. Dissolve Epsom salt in warm water for bathing. Epsom salt itself is a type of salt that contains magnesium and sulfate. Bathing with this salt can help you sleep better. Epsom salt can also help relax stiff muscles from working behind a computer screen all day, for example.
7. Eat fish
Fish is high in omega 3 fatty acids. A study in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity proves that these ingredients can relieve symptoms of anxiety to depression. The reason is, omega 3 fatty acids are needed to maintain brain health.
8. Consume dark chocolate
Snacking can relieve excessive anxiety, you know. As long as you choose a snack or dark chocolate drink (dark chocolate). Dark chocolate can help balance hormones so that your stress levels are reduced. The polyphenol compounds in dark chocolate can also treat various cells and brain tissue that are disturbed by your anxiety.
