Many women experience anxiety at some time in their lives. Anxiety is an emotion of fear or worry about common situations. This anxiety can stem from something good like a job promotion or from something bad like an unexpected health diagnosis. When there are life changes, it is easy to feel anxious. There are ways to support a body during times of anxiety.

Personal Story

I was about to walk into the office to my new job and I was nearly hyperventilating from anxiety. My personality likes a predictable routine, and my new job was not predictable at all! I was an admin for a very busy realtor and property manager. I needed to learn all the ins and outs of handling phones, arranging property repairs, filling empty rental properties, preparing contracts, advertising, filing, and so much more. That morning, I felt anxiety building, so I took a few slow, deep breaths. I began to calm down and get ready to meet the day head on. Thank goodness I had learned a tool that helped me fight my anxiety.

Foods for Anxiety

To give the body with required B vitamins to calm the nervous system, you can these foods:

• lean meat
• sea food
• eggs
• lentils
• nuts
• seeds
• green vegetables
• dried fruit
• whole grains
• brown rice
• dairy

Eating a balanced diet is a good step to take to offer the nutrition needed for health. Please see the nutritional blog posts on my website for more information.

Vitamin & Mineral Supplements to Consider for Anxiety

• A multi-vitamin which has vitamins, such as vitamin E, and minerals, like magnesium, calcium, zinc, chromium, and manganese.
• Vitamin B complex- Certain B vitamins affect moods and feelings related to anxiety. The ability to handle stressful situations depends on the daily amounts of B vitamins one takes in, since they allow the nervous system to function properly. Take B vitamins daily because they cannot be stored very long in the body.

Herbs

Anxiolytics are anti-anxiety herbs. This list has herbs for mild anxiety. Please consult a health care professional or qualified herbalist for help in choosing the best product for your situation.

• German Chamomile- An herb used for mild anxiety. Class 1 (BSH)
• Valerian Root- Class 1 (BSH)
• Lavender- Class 1
• Passionflower is used for anxiety, insomnia, neuralgia, and nervous tachycardia. Class 1. There are no safety concerns.
• Skullcap is used for anxiety, nervous excitability, restlessness, wakefulness, physical or mental tiredness, headache, depression, tremor, neuralgia, and Epilepsy. Class 1. No adverse effects expected during pregnancy or lactation.

Relaxation Tea

Here’s a recipe for a relaxing tea you can enjoy.

• 4 parts German chamomile
• 3 parts lemon balm
• 2 parts lavender
• 1 parts spearmint
• Mix dried herbs. Steep 2 teaspoons herbs in one cup boiling water in a covered cup for ten minutes. Strain. Sweeten lightly with honey, if desired. Drink hot. Limit to 3 cups per day.

Action Step

Deep breathing, eating healthy, supplementing, herbs, and herbal tea are some of many ways to give body support during times of anxiety. Decide to do something today to decrease your anxiety.

May God bless your healthful endeavors!

Joni

P.S. How do you deal with anxiety? Please encourage others by writing in the comment section.