is there any herbs besides valerian for anxiety/stress?
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St Johns Wort really seems to help with axiety and Kava helps with stress, I have used them together with no problems and they do help. If you are on any prescription meds check with your pharmacist to make sure that they will be ok with your meds. Also don't take more than they say on the directions on the bottles. I hope this helps.\n                Boats.\n                             Boats.
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There are many natural treatments for insomnia that should be considered before resorting to medications. \nTryptophan, melatonin, 5-HTP, Valerian, and St. John’s Wort may help with sleep. In difficult cases, use of these in combination have been successful.\n\nValerian is sometimes used as a treatment for anxiety. However, it is more commonly recommended as an aid for occasional insomnia. \n\nKava is probably better for anxiety but is sometimes recommended at higher doses to treat insomnia as well.\n\nMake sure that something you are currently taking is not causing the problem. Substances such as panax ginseng, hydrocortisone taken late in the day, caffeine, and too much alcohol, cocaine or sedatives can cause insomnia.\n\nOther suggestions\n\n Poor sleepers do not clear caffeine from their systems as rapidly as normal sleepers. Even one cup of coffee at breakfast only was enough to keep them awake at night. A two week trial of no caffeine may be beneficial.\nSleep in complete darkness. A recent study indicated that even dim artificial light may disrupt sleep and melatonin production.\nDon't nap. Sleep disturbances may encourage napping during the day, which can make it harder to fall asleep at a normal hour. Avoiding naps can promote sleep at an earlier hour.\nTry taking your watch off and any clocks out of the room. This simple technique has worked for a surprising number of people.\nReading for 45-60 minutes.\nAerobic exercise 3-5 times per week.\nMany with FMS need a water bed, sometimes even with an egg-crate pad. Some need a hard bed. Find out what works for you. Go to a store and try some.\nIf hypoglycemia is a problem, some are helped by a snack before going to bed.\nGo to bed only when you are sleepy but get up at the same time each morning.\nIf medication is necessary, find out which works for you. Don’t give up - good sleep is worth the search.\nVitamin B12 can help with fatigue, insomnia, depression, and the anxiety of getting older, especially if low stomach acid is suspected. Shots may be required for large doses.\nMild acting agents like homeopathic preparations, chamomile tea, a long relaxing bath, or a touch of sea salt on the tongue with a glass of water can be tried.
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Eat turkey, it's supposed to put you to sleep because it contains a chemical that helps you to relax, if you don't want to eat every night go to a health food store and ask for valerian root, it is another well-known herbal sedative recognized for its ability to overcome insomnia and promote quality sleep. Valerian's sleep-inducing properties are so effective that it is actually medically recognized as the herbal equivalent of Valium. But to be warned, try to get it in pill form because as a tea it is horrible tasting and smells like dirty socks but it works great, it makes you nice and relaxed and sleepy. Do not take if you are pregnant or have a pre-existing condition as with any herb, it is a drug and should be researched before using. Also try a sound machine from Walmart they have automatic timers and helps you sleep. Nighty night.
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Valerian Root, you can get it at walmart it's with the vitamins.  I used this, works great, but it will put you to sleep.  Also soaking in a tub of hot water with 1 cup table salt, 1 cup sea salt and 1 cup of Epsom salts for 30 mins will help with the spasms.  As for an anti-inflammatory, if you can leave them alone I would, my kidneys are shot from using too many.  Good luck!
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You can try a herbal product called Valerian. Actually valerian is what they use to make valium anyway. You may also want to try taking some B vitamins, they are good for strengthening freyed nerves.\nI hope this helped!
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OH can I answer this! I have been on "that medication" for quite some time also..but there is hope...go to walgreens and get Valerian Root...it is the natural ingredient found in Valium. It is totally safe. I am a medical Asst for a doctor, who is really into herbs etc. I promise you will feel great and the withdrawls you are experiencing will stop. you do not need a prescription, it is over the counter. look it up online you will see
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herbs that work, check precautions.\npellitory-of-the-wall\nspiny restharrow\nvaruna\nvisnaga\nwild hydrangea
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yes, and its a great alternative to todays medicines.\ngo to an herb store and ask about it. there willing to help in anyway. good luck
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Valerian Root helps alot with relaxing....take it before bed. Try drinking tea instead of coffee....chamomial is good...or green tea. \n\nHave you breathed any chemicals lately....your lung lining could be inflamed....taking an antiinflamatory helps with that...like Ibuprophen or Advil. \n\nIf you have a boyfriend or something....try some long relaxing sex to help too. have him rub you down front and back from your sinuses to your toes....it will be very sexy and I am sure that will help!\n\nIf it persists....see a doctor!
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Evening primrose, blue cohosh, and many other herbs taken together could work. Try this site: http://www.all-natural.com/herbguid.html or do a search online for herbal remedies.
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Try Hoodia, An herb from africa. For more information visit http://www.hoodiagordoni.net and\nhttp://www.hoodiapill.org
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I strongly suggest you check out this site:  http://health.ivillage.com/mindbody/mbstress/topics/0,,4vjg,00.html?ice=ivl,searcht.  They have a lot of information and techniques for stress relief.
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yeah, xanax is good for anxiety and panic attacks.  if you have access to painkillers or that, that would be my answer.  darvocet?
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st john's is the herbal alternative, however, if you find an other one, it probably wont work either.  Just get the scrip or try therapy for the time being (it works great)
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I like excedrine PM, but have also used valerian root which is available on the vitamin aisle at most drug stores.  Both help me fall asleep, stay asleep and I don't wake up with that hung over feeling in the morning.
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passionflower extract, kava kava (though this can have effects on the liver, so avoid with such problems),valerian would help if you also have pain, marijuana, and well, yeah, Jack Daniels with a sprig of mint, just to make sure that everyone agrees it is natural!
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As Lyn above stated, definitely LAVENDER.  Also, CHAMOMILE.\n\nCheck out the sites below for lots of information regarding stress / anxiety relieving oils.  Some of these sites advice on how to create your own mixture, others provide finished products to purchase.\n\n\nhttp://www.cherylsherbs.com/Soothing_stress_with_aromatherapy.htm\n\nhttp://www.soothing-effects.com/site/1568141/page/745203\n\nhttp://www.soothingtouch.us/MyOils.html\n\nhttp://www.soothingsols.com/default.aspx?p=105747\n\nhttp://www.ehow.com/how_12802_aromatherapy-anxiety.html\n\n\nI hope you find what you need; best of luck to you !!