About 1.3 million Australians suffer from serious anxiety conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder and social phobia, and virtually everyone else deals with less debilitating but still harmful levels of anxiety. While severe cases require medical supervision, herbs and other natural supplements can provide safe and effective relief for short-term anxiety, such as the type related to an exam. Regular exercise and good food also soothe a troubled mind.
- Bet on B
The B vitamins are essential for stress management, energy production, and neurotransmitter health. Look for a supplement containing at least 50mg each of most of the B vitamins, plus 400mg of folic acid.
- Add magnesium
This essential mineral helps ease muscle tension, anxiety, and stress. A study published in Current Medical Research and Opinion found that magnesium was safe and effective for patients with anxiety disorders.
- Sip passionflower tea
This herb has sedative and calming qualities. In a study in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, patients taking passionflower noted a significant reduction in symptoms, without the ‘brain fog’ associated with conventional anti-anxiety pharmaceutical drugs.
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