Meditation and relaxation have unique effects on mood, and may be a useful complement to other strategies for reducing symptoms in patients with anxiety disorders. A meta-analysis of 16 randomized controlled trials using relaxation therapies to treat anxiety disorders found these therapies can reduce depression, fear, and worry in individuals with anxiety disorders.18 Meditation, stress reduction, and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy have been found in multiple studies to be beneficial in improving mood and reducing anxiety symptoms in subjects with anxiety disorders. These therapies emphasize calming the mind and directing one’s attention to the experience of the present moment.[220-222] Yoga may also be a beneficial part of a holistic approach to treating anxiety disorders.”
We would also recommend looking into Tapping as an interesting alternative approach to anxiety reduction that seems to work very well for some people. To learn more go to: https://bebrainfit.com/tapping-anxiety-benefits/
Type “Tapping” in YouTube for demonstrations on how to do it.
(In the future we will be adding additional information on SKY breathing, tense and release techniques, Heart Math and other strategies to further squelch the pangs of anxiety – if needed. But you already have access to some of the best info available on this topic – with more to come in the next two sections.
But if you would like a great in-depth look into Anxiety, various traditional medical pros and cons, and many more non-traditional treatments, go to the Life Extension Protocol we have been quoting from as noted above at: https://www.lifeextension.com/protocols/emotional-health/anxiety
Arrow down to Supplements That Really Work to see the primary nutrients they have reviewed for anxiety and the evidence for these.
