Anxiety and Stress Ayurvedic Treatment

 

Natural Ayurveda Stress and Anxiety Relief 

 

Ayurveda, the science of life, may be effective in managing stress and anxiety naturally. This ancient healthcare discipline is an amalgamation of ancient treatments and remedies that have been in existence for over 5000 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

According to Ayurveda, a person leading a healthy stress-free life has following main characteristics:

 

• Healthy eating and sleeping habits
• Good Memory
• Self awareness
• Enthusiasm
• Sharp intellectual functioning etc.

 

Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety

 

The following list some of the common symptoms and signs of the stress:

 

• Anxiousness
• Seeing only the negative aspects
• Concentration problem
• Poor judgment
• Worrying
• Irritability
• Inability to relax
• Unhappiness
• Body ache due to unknown reason
• Sometimes rapid heartbeat during panic phase
• Dizziness (occasionally)
• Irritable bowel syndrome like symptoms
• Sometimes Loss of sex drive
• Changes in eating habits - eating less or more
• Sleeplessness or excessive sleep
• Procrastination
• Isolating from others
• Nail biting or pacing

 

Natural Anxiety and Stress Managemment with Ayurvedic Medicine

 

The ayurvedic treatment pathway is based on balancing mental and body humors or doshas in order to alleviate anxiety and stress symptoms naturally. In addition to this, Ayurveda also recommend relaxation therapies such Shirodhara, ayurvedic body massage along with organic Indian herbs and ayurvedic medicines used traditionally in lowering stress.

 

Traditional Ayurvedic Natural Herbal Remedies for Stress and Anxiety 

 

The herbs that have a stabilizing effect on the mind have been classified as Medhya Rasayanas in Ayurvedic manuscripts. These herbs are used in Ayurvedic preparations that serve as nervine tonics. The therapeutic benefits of such Ayurvedic medicines and herbs include improvement in memory and concentration, peace of mind, biological nourishment of the brain and alleviation of anxious behavioural disorders. 

 

Following herbs have been used traditionally in ayurveda to reduce stress and anxiety:

 

Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)(1)

Jatamansi (Nardostachys chinensis)

Turmeric (Curcuma Longa)

Brahmi (Bacopa Monnieri) (2)

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)

Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza Glabra)

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)

 

In Indian Medicine, these are some of the common herbs used traditionally as brain tonic and help to reduce stress disorders, boosting memory, enhancing mood and relaxing the mind.(4)

 

Ayurvedic Therapies and Panchkarma Treatment used traditionally for Stress and Anxiety

 

Following ayurvedic therapies or treatments are used by most of the ayurvedic doctors in the cases of stress and anxiety.

 

Nasya or nasal instillation

 

Nasya treatment helps to promote mental clarity and reduce stress. In this treatment method, nasal medication serves as a purifying agent for the head and helps to offer clarity if mind.

 

Shirodhara

 

 

 

 

Shirodhara treatment  is a traditional ayurvedic therapy that has been used for relaxing mind for thousands of years. It helps to cleanse both the mind and the body. In this treatment method, a concoction of herbal oils, medicated milk and medicated water is poured over the forehead for over a duration. It is suggested to assist in relieving stress, tension, anxiety and depression and rejuvenates the mind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety with Yoga

 

Meditation is a great way to get rid of stress and anxiety. A person suffers from the stress disorders and depression should do at least 30 minutes meditation twice a day, especially evening meditation is considered more effective in the management of stress and depression. It also helps to relax the mind after finishing daily routine work. Sun salutation is yoga exercises that can be useful in the treatment of stress and depression.

 

 

The other yoga poses include Child's Pose (Balasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana), Standing Forward Bend (Uttanasana), Eagle Pose (Garudasana), Corpse Pose (Savasana), Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana), Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani), Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana), Cat Pose (Marjaryasana) and Dolphin Pose.

 

Managing Stress and Anxiety naturally

 

• Do regular exercises. Exercises are effective natural remedy to combat stress and depression. Regular exercise boosts the level of serotonin and endorphins in the brain, which helps the person to feel good.
• Eating well is also a crucial part of stress management. A well balanced diet keeps the energy level up and reduces the mood swings.
• Take adequate sleep and try to sleep at least 6-8 hours a day.  Sleep is a natural remedy combating with depression and anxiety. Sleep deprivation can also cause irritability, sadness, moodiness and body fatigue.
• Make some string social connection with people and avoid being isolated from the other people. Stay in regular contact with family and friends. Try to spend more time with children and friends.
• Play an acitve game in which you have interest. Playing games are also beneficial in reducing stress and treating depression.

 

 

 

 

If you wish to enquire more information on Anxiety and Stress Ayurvedic Natural Treatment in Melbourne, you may contact us at Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic.

 

Both Ayurvedic Practitioner Gurnam Saini and Pooja Saini have specialised in mental health in their nursing career and worked in both Public and Private hospital in Melbourne for number of years till 2019. Gurnam Saini holds a Post Gradute Diploma in Mental Health Nursing and Pooja Saini completed Master of Nursing in Mental Health. They have genuine passion to offer a better quality of life to people living with mental health conditions. They believe in active listening and therapeutic engagement of their clients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

References

1. Dr. Ajay Goel, ‘Curcumin – A Novel Treatment for Depression’, Euro Medica Integrative Practitioner, ​https://divcomplatform.s3.amazonaws.com/ip.divcomstaging.com/images/166ee5c481fc264864b1d8c32c6be0f8.pdf
2. Tapas Kumar Sur, Nazmun Lyle, Dipankar Bhattacharyya, Antony Gomes, ‘Stress Modulating Antioxidant Effect of Nardostachys jatamansi’, Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/24305417_Stress_modulating_antioxidant_effect_of_Nardostachys_jatamansi
3. Kajaria Divya, Chandola H.M, ‘Anxiety and Depressive Illness: Curse to Metropolitan Cities and Role of Ayurveda’, International Research Journal of Pharmacy, https://www.irjponline.com/admin/php/uploads/1980_pdf.pdf