ANXIETY
Anxiety is the comprehensive term used for psychosomatic
disorders which are characterized by excessive worrying, unnatural fears,
excessive nervousness and uneasiness. Anxiety is becoming much common in
younger age groups now a days, especially younger men and women from
multi-national companies and other industrial groups.
Anxiety is involved in most of the diseases
and works as a cause for all these diseases. So, if we have ability to control
the anxiety, we can almost control most of the diseases. This is the basic
thought through which we can achieve “Complete Health”.
The most common symptoms of anxiety are fast pulse, excess
sweating, Heart palpitations, headache, INSOMNIA, restlessness, breathlessness,
nervousness, imaginary fear, hyperactivity, difficulty in concentration,
confusions and tendency to be irritable without an obvious cause.
AYURVEDIC OVERVIEW OF ANXIETY
According to “Ayurveda” Anxiety or manovaha strota vyadhi is
caused as a result of vikriti of manovaha strota due to aggravation or vitiated
Prana Vata, which weakens the Central Nervous System and triggers the
psychological imbalance. It also affects the Neuro-Hormonal functions. The root
causes for anxiety are improper diet and life style that leads the distressed
state of mind causes the negative feelings.
Ayurveda recommends a holistic approach to manage and heal it
through diet, classical herbal medicines and yoga along with meditation.
Diet Recommend for Anxiety:-
1. Eat a healthy, whole foods diet with plenty of fresh
vegetables and fruits.
2. All fruits and vegetables have Magnesium, which is essential
for managing the blood pressure and psychological health.
3. Keep away from processed foods and eat more natural products,
these will lift your moods and calm anxiety.
4. Foods to avoid: Fizzy drinks, Tea, Coffee, processed food,
White bread, Chips, Pastry, Cakes, Caffeine, Sugar, Alcohol, Chocolate, Cheese,
Fast Food.
5. Pickles, yoghurt and other acid forming foods are not good
for you.
6. Minimize consumption of spices. Your food should be calming
in nature not too much exciting.
Lifestyle Recommend for Anxiety:-
1. Good sleep:. A proper sleep relaxes both body and the mind.
It improves your mood and recovers the ability of mind to deal with daily
stress.
2. Take a break from routine work and spend some time with your
friends and relatives. It works as a great anxiety barrier.
3. Listen calm music: Listening calm music decrease blood
pressure, heart rate, and anxiety levels.
Ayurvedic Herbs Recommend for Anxiety:-
Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricalus), Mandukaparni
(Centella asiatica), Brahmi (Bacopa monniera) and Ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) are examples of herbs which are effectively
used in Classical Ayurvedic Medicines or as home remedy in anxiety.
Yoga Recommend for Anxiety:-
Shav-asana, Sarvang-asana, Meditation.
