Natural Healing for Anxieties
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Gemstone Therapy for Anxiety
The use of Gemstone therapy for curing ailments isn't a new one and spans the globe and the centuries, from ancient Chinese medicines to Native American Shamanismto Ayurvedic treatments. Gemstone therapy has been around for longer than we can imagine..
The present day gemstone therapy though doesn't deal in elixirs and staged a come back in the early 1960's to 1970's.
The therapy is said to work by balancing certain points within you thereby balancingyour bodily well being and promoting good health. Although there are a few different ways to perform this therapy the most favored one seems to be the Chakra method. With this method your body can be brought backinto balance utilizing the seven chakra centers which listed below with names of colors place in brackets
The Root Chakra - is located at the base of your spine (Red, can even be Black or Brown)
The Navel Chakra - can be found just below your navel (Orange)
The Solar Plexus Chakra - is just below the breastbone (Yellow)
The Heart Chakra - is to be located in the center of your chest (Green or Pink)
The Throat Chakra - is at the base of your throat (Light Blue)
The Third Eye Chakra - can be located between your eyebrows (Indigo)
The Crown Chakra - is at the top of your head (Violet or White)
By placing a specific gem or gems in a certain sequence on your sevenchakra points your body can be brought back into proper balance. Whichgem you chose and where it goes, depends partly on your ailment andpartly on which color category it belongs to. The colors placed withinthe brackets at the end of each of the seven chakra points, is there toindicate which color corresponds to which chakra.
However, if you're thinking of trying this therapy, don't rush out andbuy the nearest gemstone that matches a color that you think might beright for curing anxiety and use it on yourself. Different gems will beused to treat different conditions and what might work for curinganxiety or panic might not work in the curing of insomnia. Also anotherthing that you might want to think about is whether you want to treatyourself or get an experienced practitioner to treat you. Either waythough there are some things that you will need to be aware of first.
If you're treating yourself or even going to someone, you need to makesure that the gemstones used in the therapy are the real thing, assynthetic man made gems won't be able to help you in the same way. Alsoif you're going to someone else who can perform this therapy makecertain the person is legitimate beforehand. There are many people outthere who're just waiting to relieve you of your hard earned money.Unfortunately these people are also to be found alongside the moregenuine practitioners so you'll have your job cut out for you infinding the right gemstone therapist for you.
Since we've covered the main necessary ideas involved in GemstoneTherapy, listed below a few gemstones that are good for curing anxietyand panic. These are only a few of the possible gemstones and you canbe assured that there will be more.
Rhodochrosite - helps release emotional stresses
Poppy Jasper - gain a positive outlook
Lapis - releases tension
Lapis Lazuli - balances the mind
Rhodonite - stabilizes your emotions
Aventurine - releases anxiety
Moonstone - relieves anxiety
Amethyst - heals the mind and aids in meditation
Jade - helps you relax
Kunzite - gives emotional support
Malachite - brings harmony into your life
Rose Quartz - will give you emotional balance
Tree Agate - helps you to view yourself with clarity
Amber - lifts emotional burdens
Coral - enhances your emotional balance
Reiki for Anxiety
Like many alternative treatments Reiki is fairly new on the western front but is gaining inpopularity due to the number of people who're trying to get away fromthe use of drugs to control their conditions. These days, people arelooking more and more for methods that will either cure or prevent their ailments rather than merely controlling them alone as is what tends to happen with prescription drugs.
Unlike counterpart alternative treatment methods such as Ayurveda and Acupuncture, the history of Reiki only dates back to the early 20th century when Mikao Usui developed the practice. Reiki gained a following however and movedacross the globe to America where it's now more popular there than inJapan, its birth country.
The word Reiki is derivedfrom the Japanese pronunciation of two Chinese characters "Rei" meaningsoul, or spirit, and "Ki" meaning life force or life energy. If youread the section on Acupuncture you'll recognize the Ki as Qi or Chi.In this context they all convey the same idea of life force energy.
Reiki healing has sometimes been compared to the "Laying on of hands"method of healing. This method, the hands method that is, is infinitelyreligious whereas as the Reiki method isn't religious. Although MikaoUsui did gain the ability to "heal without energy depletion" afterfasting and meditating for three weeks on Mount Kurama in Japan, Reikihealing isn't dependent on religious belief to cure. More a belief inthe cure and the treatment method are what's needed and that couldreally be said of just about any line of treatment even westernmedicine. If you don't trust and believe in your practitioner you're less likely to take heed of any advice or even treatment that isoffered to you.
How Reiki works though isn't by using traditional methods such assticking needles into you or giving you nasty smelling potions todrink. Reiki works by drawing energy into the practitioner, flowingthrough specific chakra's before finally entering the patient via thepractitioner's hands.
Reiki energy is thought to be an intelligent energy knowing where to gowithout being directed. So once the energy has left the practitionerand entered the patient the Reiki energy will go directly to the spotthat needs to be healed. If the patient is skeptical or somehowunwilling to accept treatment the Reiki energy won't work. For Reiki to work the patient has to believe 100% that the treatment method is genuine. Not too much to ask really
Yoga for Anxiety
Going as far back as 5,000years ago Yoga is an ancient and timeless tradition enduring throughthe centuries as only a few things have done. Yoga is known primarilyin the west for its healing and regenerative properties of the mind andbody and started life in ancient India as a way for the dedicatedfollower to attain the highest form of enlightenment. In India thisoriginal practice of Yoga still continues much as it did 5,000 yearsago with perhaps only a few changes.
The branches ofYoga that came over to the west were later modified to suit the westernculture straying away from any overt religious teachings. Some of theideas that are inherent in the original Yoga practices however arestill to be found in the modern day western Yoga practices. Thisinvolves nothing more complicated than teaching a state of mindfulnessand wellbeing to the student of Yoga to help them in understanding theunderlying concept behind each posture or "asana" as it is called. Youwill also find that Hatha Yoga is the more predominant form of Yogathat is practiced here. Hatha Yoga leans more towards the physical aspect of Yoga and has more to do with poses and postural sequencesthan do any of the other branches of Yoga.
If you're interested intrying Yoga for yourself as a way to defeat your anxiety attacks don'tbe put off by what you might perceive as religious teachings. This issimply not the case especially if you're joining a class that's held atyour local gym. Along with the stress releasing postures and mindrelaxing techniques you'll also get an insight into the reason behind each posture and gradually be able to find the postures that suit youand that are able to relieve your anxiety.
As with all things these days, if you want to learn something it's aseasy as picking up your phone or buying a how-to book, or even justwalking into your gym and making enquiries. If you're able to cope withit I would suggest the gym method as it will get you on the right pathfrom the get go. With the self teaching method you're prone to learnmore of the wrong usage of techniques but if you're unable to leave thehouse or don't like crowds then this is a good way to start.
You also need to be aware that some more advanced postures should onlybe attempted when an experienced Yoga practitioner is present to helpyou. Some of the postures are also not recommended if you're suffering from certain ailments such as backache or even knee pain. These can becorrected through Yoga but only by doing the postures that are rightfor that condition as otherwise you might make it worse.
Yoga is a healthy and natural way to get rid of all your pent up stressand anxiety and will help to bring balance back into your world. Aswith any new thing however it will take time and practice before youget it right but if you persevere and continue I must say that thebenefits to be had from practicing Yoga far out weigh any initial frustration you may have.
Popular Herbs for Anxiety
St John's Wort for Anxiety
Also known as Hypericum, St John's Wort is one of the most highlystudied herbs of the twentieth century. Regarded highly for itsrelaxational effects and its effects on the mood regulating hormoneswithin your brain St John's Wort has also been known to relieveeveryday stresses and frustrations. If you're pregnant though youshouldn't be taking this herb as there aren't enough studies conductedyet to show a safe usage for you or your baby. Also a known side effectfrom exceeding your proper dosage of St John's Wort is photosensitivityin some people.
Generally St John's Wort is available from any drug store in capsule ortea form. To relieve stress and tension St John's Wort can also be usedas massage oil by infusing with olive oil.
Herbs for Anxiety - Lavender
A common favorite of many herbalists Lavender can be utilized in anyform and has been transferred into Aromatherapy oils, Perfumes, Talc's,Lotions and many more items besides.
Used for centuries to aid in soothing and calming people, it has alsonow been widely accepted that Lavender is a natural remedy in thetreatment of anxiety, depression and even insomnia. Although it wasonly recently accepted as such by scientists, herbalists have known andused it for these purposes for a long time.
Lavender is an easy and accessible herb to find and most people grow itin their gardens for its lovely aroma and vibrant purple color. Andsince it's the flower in its dried or fresh from that's used inmedicinal applications it makes it that much easier if you have it inyour backyard.
How to take your Lavender:
As a teaAs a bath: Using 2 tablespoons each of lavender buds and flowersplace into a clean muslin bag (pouch) along with freshly ground oatmealand hang just below the water line of your bath. Induces relaxation andsoothes the nerves especially if you rub herb filled bag over yourtensed musclesInhalation: In 2-3 cups of boiling water add a handful of the dried Lavender and inhale
Valerian Herb for Anxiety
Used commonly to relieve restlessness and anxiety Valerian is a naturallysoothing remedy. Tested by scientists on a variety of conditionsValerian has been proven scientifically to aid in cases of insomnia,depression, anxiety and stress. Although with some of these conditionssuch as in the case of anxiety or depression, Valerian was teemed withSt John's Wort to help reduce symptoms. Valerian also combined withPassion Flower showed better results than just Valerian alone.
The use of St.Johns wart especially ANY herbal blends*** pregnant and taking certain medications!! is not recommended as it has been said to cause birth defects. If you suffer from allergies to plants in the Valerianaceae family you may also be allergic to Valerian. Correctdosages of Valerian should be worked out with the help of a trainedherbalist. The most common forms that Valerian is taken include herbalteas or infusions, and also in capsule or liquid form.
Please in any case listen to your doctor and ask him for any form of anxiety treatment!!!
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