Chapter 1: The Mind
Issues with the mind are often caused by overwhelm. In today’s society, the fast pace is something that a large part of the population cannot deal with. Dealing with negativity in the workplace and at home, can manifest any number of issues and for the unfortunate few, even double down…such as being so stressed out, that it leads to major depression.
While seeking the doctor’s advice is always the first step…one must be cautious and have full trust in the doctor. Remember that doctors are also prone to overwork and stress due to large numbers of patients. Engaging in the use of medical prescriptions may help some, while others will find that the medication has side effects that they are unable to deal with.
In certain cases, the idea of exploring natural home remedies is not only appealing but necessary. Here are some of the issues related to your mind and the most popular natural methods to deal with them.
Stress
This is something we all feel, although each person’s stress levels will be different due to individual circumstances. Many instances of stress can be reduced quickly by using deep breathing techniques. Getting massive amounts of oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream will help to slow the heart when it is beating too fast. As a person focuses on deep breathing, it takes their mind away from what is causing anger or frustration.
Herbs have been used for centuries as medicine. Many people are astounded at what archeologists find during excavations. Many discoveries have found burial sites with important people from the times, buried not only with treasures but specific herbs. Doing research on this, scientists have found that even as far back as 50,000 years ago, people were using herbs as medicine. In ancient India, the practice of Ayurveda began for treating the ills of the people. Ayurveda healers found that Ashwagandha was very helpful in reducing stress. This particular plant produces berries that are combined with the root of the plant. Ashwagandha can be purchased in capsules or powder form.
Lemon balm has been shown to reduce stress levels and it is easy to consume. It is pleasant tasting and it belongs to the mint family, so it makes a perfect tea for anyone feeling stress. When you purchase lemon balm leaves, you can make tea or cut them in half and add them to a large pitcher of water. Plenty of water is also very beneficial to stress reduction and by adding the lemon balm pieces, you can make a nice infused water to drink throughout the day. If you have an indoor or outdoor herb garden, you can grow your own lemon balm to use as described or even chop and add it to your favorite foods as you would with basil or thyme.
Stinging nettles have been proclaimed as one the best foods to eat for health. It has many attributes and is used in fighting stress. It can be purchased in capsule form or grown in the garden. This plant is also used in cooking and it can be added to your favorite home soups. When handling stinging nettle, you should wear gloves as you would a rose bush and its particular type of thorn. There is a caution, that women who are pregnant should not consume stinging nettles.
Aromatherapy is not new. It has been used for centuries, in different ways. In the early days, certain smells invaded the living space and some oils were used to mask the unpleasant odors. It was discovered that certain essential oils, we’re able to work as mood-altering therapies. Everyone reacts differently to scents and in the case of using aromatherapy for stress relief, it is important to test and find what works best for you. A few essentials oils to try first are lavender, jasmine, or clary sage.
Anxiety
The anxiety issue can be minor or even escalate to what some would call “crippling.” When anxiety is not dealt with, it can lead to withdrawal from society and isolation.
Skullcap may have a name that gives pause but it has been found to be very beneficial in reducing anxiety. People who suffer from anxiety, report that it can cause pain in various parts of the body. Skullcap is used when the type of anxiety suffered, includes pain, muscle issues in and around the face or overall body tension felt throughout the body and muscles. This particular plant can be grown and consumed. It also is available in a massage oil which can be applied during a relaxing home massage.
Chamomile tea is something that many people have heard of. Chamomile can be found in tincture form. Tinctures are concentrated liquids of one or more herbs. Tinctures can be purchased or made at home if you have the ingredients necessary. Soaking the leaf or root in vinegar will release the necessary properties of the chamomile or other herb that you have chosen. In treating anxiety, using chamomile will calm down the nervous system and allow for more relaxed sleep, as anxiety sufferers find their minds overwhelm.
In aromatherapy many have reported good success with frankincense oil, which has been used for centuries and at one time was more valuable than gold.
The brain is composed of many different systems, including the limbic. The limbic controls emotions, sexual arousal, and memories. Frankincense has been shown to calm the limbic system and help to increase the oxygen that is supplied to the brain. You can put frankincense in a diffuser to allow it to scent the air or put it in a warm tub of water for you to soak in and let your anxiety go.
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