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Anxiety

The World of Ayurveda

The Ayurworld’s  approach to managing anxiety is holistic, addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions of health. Below is a comprehensive outline of how Ayurworld helps balance the mind and reduce anxiety:

  1. Understanding Anxiety
  • Dosha Imbalance: Anxiety primarily results from an aggravated Vata dosha. Characteristics of excess Vata include restlessness, fear, nervousness, and overthinking.
  • Treatment Principle: Pacify Vata by promoting grounding, stability, and calmness through diet, lifestyle, and herbal support.
  1. Ayurvedic Remedies for Anxiety

Dietary Guidelines

  • Emphasize warm, nourishing, and grounding foods:
    • Cooked vegetables (sweet potatoes, carrots, beets).
    • Whole grains (rice, quinoa, oats).
    • Healthy fats (ghee, sesame oil).
    • Sweet, sour, and salty tastes help balance Vata.
  • Avoid:
    • Cold and raw foods.
    • Stimulants like caffeine, alcohol, and processed snacks.
  • Herbal Teas:
    • Tulsi (Holy Basil).
    • Chamomile.
    • Ashwagandha or Brahmi tea.

Lifestyle Practices

  • Daily Routine (Dinacharya):
    • Wake up early, preferably around sunrise.
    • Practice Abhyanga (self-massage) with warm oils like sesame or Brahmi oil.
    • Follow consistent meal and sleep timings.
  • Pranayama (Breathwork):
    • Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Calms the nervous system.
    • Bhramari (Humming Bee Breath): Reduces anxiety and promotes relaxation.
  • Yoga:
    • Focus on grounding poses:
      • Balasana (Child’s Pose).
      • Shavasana (Corpse Pose).
      • Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-wall Pose).

Herbal Remedies

  • Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera):
    • Reduces cortisol levels and promotes emotional stability.
  • Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri):
    • Enhances mental clarity and calms the mind.
  • Keshi:
    • A nervine tonic with sedative properties.
  • Tagara (Indian Valerian):
    • Helps with insomnia and reduces mental agitation.
  • Shankhpushpi:
    • Improves focus and alleviates stress.

Therapeutic Techniques

  • Shirodhara: Warm herbal oil is poured on the forehead in a rhythmic flow, calming the mind and nervous system.
  • Nasya (Nasal Therapy):
    • Apply a few drops of Anu Taila or Brahmi Ghee in the nostrils to soothe Vata.
  • Meditation:
    • Practice mindfulness or mantra-based meditation daily.
  1. Ayurvedic Formulations
  • Medhya Rasayanas: Classical formulations to boost mental health.
    • Brahmi Ghrita: A ghee-based preparation with Brahmi and other herbs.
    • Manas Mitra Vatakam: A classical formulation for emotional balance.
  • Saraswatarishta: A herbal tonic to calm the mind and enhance cognitive function.
  1. Additional Tips
  • Incorporate grounding practices like spending time in nature or walking barefoot on grass.
  • Use calming aromas such as sandalwood, lavender, or vetiver in diffusers or oils.
  • Maintain a gratitude journal or practice positive affirmations.