Natural Treatment for Anxiety & Depression
Recent clinical trials have proven the use of herbal medicine to be effective in treating mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
Even if you are under the care of a GP, Psychologist or on antidepressants, our Naturopath Elysia can help you to balance your nervous system with tailored herbal medicine and dietary advice.
Certain foods can be eaten to calm the mind and balance blood sugar levels, resulting in more stable moods.
Low G.I. eating plans have proven to be very successful in our clinic at helping our clients boost their mood, reduce cravings for stimulants like coffee and sugary foods and most importantly provide the body with the nutrients it needs to produce serotonin the “happy” brain chemical.
Research from Uni of Qld on herbs effective for Anxiety & Depresion
University of Queensland research has found a traditional extract of Kava, a medicinal plant from the South Pacific, to be safe and effective in reducing anxiety.
Published in the journal of Psychopharmacology are the results of a world-first clinical trial which found that a water-soluble extract of Kava was effective in treating anxiety and improving mood.
The Kava was prescribed in the form of tablets supplied by Queensland company MediHerb.
Lead researcher Jerome Sarris, a PhD candidate from UQ's School of Medicine said the placebo-controlled study found Kava to be an effective and safe treatment option for people with chronic anxiety and varying levels of depression.
“We've been able to show that Kava offers a natural alternative for the treatment of anxiety, and unlike some pharmaceutical options, has less risk of dependency and less potential of side effects,” Mr Sarris said.
Read more about this recent research on Kava reducing anxiety
Our Naturopath Elysia uses herbal medicines made by Mediherb which were used in this promising clinical trial.
Kava is just one of many effective herbal medicines which can be used to help ease depression and anxiety. It is very important to be prescribed the right herbs for your health. What works for one person may not be the best option for you.
To find out which herbs may best reduce your depression and anxiety, please book in for an individual consultation.
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