Have you been experiencing constantly running thoughts? Are you anxious about everything? Have you been feeling restless, or unable to relax? Difficulty sleeping? You may be suffering from clinical anxiety.
Luckily, naturopathic doctors offer great solutions for anxiety, that don't cause major side effects. First off, I like to measure your anxiety levels on a clinical scale. This will help us see how severe your anxiety is, and it also helps us track your anxiety levels as we begin treatment. I also make sure to rule out any medical issues that could be causing the anxiety, like hyperthyroidism.
While every patient receives a different prescription based on their case, there are some natural medicines that have been well researched to help with anxiety. These include lavender, which has shown to be as effective as common anxiety medications, chamomile, oat meal, passionflower, kava kava, and more. There are also a lot of minerals and vitamins which can help lower anxiety, including magnesium, vitamin B12, niacin, and vitamin D.
In addition to these herbs, I usually recommend patients spend time outdoors in nature. This is known as "nature dosing", and it has been researched to show that it improves feeling of well-being, quality of life, and mood. Even in the cold weather, I still advise people to get out, and nature dose!!
You don't have to let anxiety get in the way of your life. Book an appointment with me at my Richmond Hill or Innisifl location, and say yes to naturopathic medicine!
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