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Natural Solutions And Alternative Therapies To Heal Your Anxiety
Most of us struggle with anxiety from time to time, and many will turn to medications such as SSRI’s and anxiolytics to reduce symptoms. Some individuals may experience unwanted side effects, find limited relief, or prefer to explore natural alternatives. It's true that while medications like SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and anxiolytics can be effective for many individuals in managing anxiety, they might not be the best fit for everyone. Fortunately, there are indeed excellent options available for those seeking alternative or complementary treatments for anxiety.
Individuals who chose to work with a holistic psychotherapist are a likely to seek a natural alternative to treating their anxiety symptoms. Holistic practitioners are often extensively trained in the best and safest practices for alleviating anxiety. In addition to effective psychotherapy modalities such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, CBT and
Amino Acid Therapy To Heal Your Brain & Improve Your Anxiety, Depression, ADHD & More.
Some common reasons people reach out for therapy and counseling is to address their new or longstanding mental health challenges. Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, addiction, insomnia and lack of motivation are often so debilitating that they are unable to live the life they desire. In my experience, psychiatric medications are essential for many, and truly life saving. But for those who have not had success with traditional psychiatry, it’s worth considering the highly-effective natural solutions that are rarely offered in conventional medicine.
Many mental health symptoms are all indications that levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, GABA, and the catecholamines dopamine and norepinephrine (there are more) are low. This is otherwise known as neurotransmitter dysfunction or imbalance. There are four main neurotransmitters involved with mood and behavior, and they are: serotonin, GABA, endorphins and the catecholamines (dopamine/Norepinephrine). The main focus with Amino Acid Therapy in clinical practice is on the serotonin-catecholamine system. Low levels of each of these, lead to a very specific pattern of mental health symptoms. It’s important to know that there are many reasons why brains become depleted and imbalanced, such as, trauma, chronic stress, chronic pain, loss, poor nutrition, addiction, hormonal changes and genetic predisposition, and thankfully, there are effective and powerful ways to restore brain health.
Our bodies need amino acids to work properly, and they are crucial to metabolic function. Some amino acids are made by the body, and others come from your diet. Typically, when you consume a protein, your body breaks it down and what's left is the amino acid. Amino acids are precursors to neurotransmitters, and when these vital messengers are deficient or imbalanced, information is not relayed optimally in the brain, and symptoms arise. Amino acid therapy aims to heal and restore the brain to optimal functioning by supplementing what’s missing based on history, symptoms, behaviors and response to trial treatment.