Anxiety

Anxiety is the most common mental health issue in the United States.  It affects more than 40 million adults.  Anxiety is a generalized mood condition that can occur without an identifiable trigger.  People with anxiety can feel worried, fearful, nervous, and symptoms can range in severity.  Symptoms of anxiety can include:

• Shortness of breath
• Heart palpitations 
• Excessive sweating 
• Digestive distress like diarrhea or constipation 
• Headaches 
• Insomnia 
• Fatigue 
• Irritability
• Muscle tension
• Concentration issues 
• Restlessness
• Sleep disturbances  

Many people experience normal levels of anxiety during a stressful event.  If a person experiences anxiety symptoms on a daily basis for at least 6 months, an anxiety disorder can be diagnosed.

Natural Treatments to Heal Anxiety

Anxiety can result from a number of underlying problems.  For some people, anxiety is a learned coping mechanism.  For others, it can result from hormonal imbalances, food sensitivities, drug reactions, a cardiovascular event, or after a mental, emotional or physical trauma.  At Boulder Natural Health, we will work with you to identify the underlying cause of anxiety, which is different for every person.  Appropriate laboratory testing may include hormone testing, blood testing, digestive analysis, neurotransmitter testing, and/or lifestyle counseling.  Natural treatments for anxiety can include diet recommendations, lifestyle changes, herbal, homeopathic, vitamin and/or nutrient supplementation, specific amino acid therapy, and physical medicine such as craniosacral therapy or massage therapy when indicated.  These treatments focus on calming the nervous system, rebalancing the circadian rhythm (the body’s sleeping and waking cycle), stress management, and supporting the person’s ability to be grounded and centered.

Naturopathic medicine as well as craniosacral therapy can be extremely beneficial for alleviating symptoms of anxiety and restoring mental, emotional and physical balance.  

Contact us today for more information about natural solutions for anxiety.  For more information about other health conditions we treat using natural medicine, check out our Conditions Treated page.