Could it be that nature holds some powerful natural health secrets that could help intelligently manage your anxiety levels and control your panic attacks? It’s possible.
Traditional Answers to Some Modern Problems
That’s how I like to view herbs. The popularity of this alternative and complementary treatment has exploded within the last 25 years. And for good reason. These natural wonders appear to be providing people just like you with the results they’ve been searching for — and all without the dangerously high level of risks that you get from some prescription medications.
Are there any herbs, you ask, that may help with panic attacks and anxiety? And the answer is, not surprisingly, yes! Herbs, while safe, may cause an interaction with specific medications. It’s for this reason that you’ll need to consult with your physician prior to starting any supplemental herbal program. He can provide you with the necessary information in this area. He may wish to adjust your prescriptions or may suggest that you adjust the serving of herbs you had in mind.
Similarly, you may desire to seek out the services of a licensed professional herbalist. Not only will she be able to tell you if the herbs you’ve decided upon are good for your specific circumstance, but she may be able to provide a custom-desired herbal program — using some plants you may never have even heard of.
In the meantime, here is one herb that is not only known to be effective in treating anxiety and panic attacks, but has been used by others like yourself for these very purposes.
Kava, Kava!
No, I’m not stuttering! This herb really does repeat itself. Of course, you’ll find it referred to as just plain "kava" in many places as well. Rest assured, it’s the same herb.
But if you’ve never heard of it until now, that’s quite understandable. After all, the original cultivators of this plant were Pacific Islanders. You may be surprised to learn the kava plant is related to our pepper plant.
Until Captain James Cook first described the plant on one of his voyages to the South Seas.
Cook explained that frequently the village elders and chieftains gathered for meetings which included an elaborate kava ceremony. Reach participant would drink two — perhaps three — bowls of chewed kava mixed with coconut milk.
Since this time, kava has been known and used for its relaxing effects on the body. It is not only widely appreciated for its ability to help relieve the affects of panic attacks, but it also helps to reduce anxiety. Some individuals also take it as a supplement to help with their symptoms of depression.
You can buy this herb in just about any health food store. The only warning that seems to go with this herbal supplement is that is should not be used by pregnant or lactating women.