It's weird! Of the millions of people who suffer from anxiety, relatively few opt for anxiety natural treatments which are much less addictive and just as effective as the anti anxiety medications. Did you know that the Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnate) is regarded as being just as effective as the benzodiazepines which form the basis of most anti anxiety medications nowadays? So, what is wrong with the benzodiazepines (Prozac, Celexa and Lexapro) for example? The problem is that there are numerous side effects such as drowsiness and sleepiness leading to accidents at work, on the roads and in the home.

Let us look at the causes of anxiety, just for a moment so that we can understand better what anxiety natural treatments are likely to work, rather than prescription medications which come with all sorts of warnings and side effects. Basically, anxiety is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain which may lower the levels of serotonin which is a neurotransmitter and the patient, as a result, feels worried and anxious 24/7. A poor diet or a lack of certain vital vitamins and minerals can cause a nutritional deficiency which in turn can affect the chemical balance of our brain, leading to an alteration in mood, such as anxiety. This is why diet is always recommended as one of the most obvious anxiety natural treatments. Simple changes like eating more fruit and vegetables and favouring wholegrains and other complex carbohydrates can prevent sugar crashes and consequent mood swings.

Another problem with anti-anxiety medications is that there is a real possibility of becoming physically addicted and dependant on these drugs. In the meantime, the source of the anxiety is never sought or discovered. If the patient stays off the drugs, the symptoms may come back, with even more devastating results.

Other herbal remedies which from the basis of any anxiety natural treatment are the winter cherry, kava, valerian and American skullcap. My favorite one is St John's Wort which is widely prescribed in Germany for anxiety and depression. It is estimated that 50% of depressed and anxious patients are prescribed this herb while only 2% are put on Prozac. Some people argue that the quality of the herb is much better in Europe than in the States. The point to bear in mind here is to make sure you are ordering from a reputable company such as the one below in the link. If the company follows the GMP standards and is a facility which is under FDA supervision, with a team of expert herbalists, then you are safe in the knowledge that the purity of ingredients is being maintained and the manufacturing standards are of the highest order. Why not find out more about one of the most successful anxiety natural treatments in the world to-day?