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Are there any natural ways to calm high anxiety and stress? vitamins etc?

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Yes: The commonest cause of anxiety without good reason is sugar in the diet. This causes a deficiency of vitamin B1 and often of magnesium and this affects normal brain function.

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Yes...: The most effective ways to calm high anxiety and stress ARE natural... Creating daily healthy habits of meditation (guided meditations are available as you learn the practice if it is hard to calm your mind), exercise, journaling, and learning to breathe when you start to feel anxious. Anxiety happens when we start worrying about what MIGHT happen instead of remaining present with what is...

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Talking therapy ranks really high. Cognitive Behavioral therapy or psychotherapy can be effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night & good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies & 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises & meditation. Don't isolate - spend time w friends & stay active. Valerian root, Passionflower, >

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