Ayurveda Cures for Anxiety

If you're looking for a well established new-age or holistic healing method then Ayurveda is probably the way for you. Carrying with it centuries old traditions of curing various ailments Ayurveda is a respected treatment method and of late is gaining popularity amongst western practitioners as well.

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In the case of either anxiety or panic disorders Ayurveda works to bring about balance in your system, particularly in the "Vata" portion of your system.

Since Ayurveda considers all life to be a union of your mind, body and soul where all three in harmony, promotes general well-being, it has divided your bodily functions into three different main categories. These three categories haven't been divided into mind, body and soul categories as you would think but into different, logical categories which named below,

Vata Dosha - initiates and promotes the overall biological functions and activities

Pitta Dosha - is responsible for proper metabolism, and certain individual traits of the person

Kapha Dosha - balances fluids such as water, along with fats, and also promotes healthy growth of body tissues

These three categories in turn depend upon various other functions and factors which you will only truly be able to understand with time and experience.
If you're interested in finding out more about the real workings behind Ayurveda and its practices there are a number of books available on the subject as well as experienced practitioners who can help you.

Like mentioned earlier, in the case of either anxiety or panic disorders the Vata Dosha system is the one that seems to be out of sync and needs correcting. There are many ways to do this and mentioned only a few of these below.

Massage - given generally before the morning bath, or just before going to bed at night, the massage oil used for Vata Dosha is Sesame Oil. A goodly 6-7ounces of warmed oil is needed and should be rubbed all over you body. The oil shouldn't be too hot when applied. The massage can be done either by yourself or a trained masseuse although the later option will help you to relax better if you can bring yourself to go to a masseuse

For a healing "quick fix" if you don't have the time for an all over body massage, then rub the oil thoroughly into your scalp in a soothing motion, and proceed to do the same for your feet

A relaxing bath - this is also a good way to get rid of stress and anxiety and will also help to bring your Vata Dosha back into balance.

Add 1/3 cups each of ginger and baking soda and relax in the bath for 10-15 minutes. Generally good after a long tension filled day

Tea - another good way to relax and draw all the anxiety from your body is tea, and this tea will give you an all round uplifted feeling.

Use 1 part Valerian (Tagar) to 1 part Nutgrass (Musta).Steep 1/2 teaspoon of this in a cup of boiling water for between 5-10 minutes. Strain and drink. This tea can be drunk twice a day if needed.

Orange Juice with a teaspoon of honey and a pinch of Nutmeg is said to be good for a racing heartbeat and is probably the easiest method for you to try in an emergency as all the ingredients can be found quickly and easily within your home

Almond milk is also said to promote general well being within you and is easy to make although the preparation time isn't as fast as the orange juice mix. Blend 10 raw (not roasted) almonds which have been soaking overnight and which have been peeled, with 1 cup of milk, and a pinch each of saffron, ginger and nutmeg. Drink when the almonds are finely blended

Avoid fried or over cooked foods along with foods which have been overly spiced

As a change in diet consuming Gotu Kola (Gotu Cola) has also been said to bring your Vata Dosha back into balance. Since this herb isn't readily available to most of us it can also be taken in capsule or tablet form. However where the fresh herb is available usage as a nutritious food is best.

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