Posted in Uncategorized on May 15th, 2009 by lee
Processed foods and anxiety, natural treatments for anxiety
Studies suggest that there is a correlation between the heavily processed western diet and the rise of generalised anxiety disorder. Simply the rationale for this is that the foods we eat affect our nervous system adversely and increase the adrenaline response responsible for uncontrollable feelings of anxiety. A good way to start natural treatments for anxiety is in moderating these feelings. The amount of processed sugars and caffeine in our diet has increased exponentially and it is these foods that are the main culprits. Both sugar and caffeine act as a stimulant to the central nervous system increasing adrenaline and decreasing the production of serotonin, a hormone linked with depression and anxiety. Reducing these may lead to a more robust and healthy nervous system and a decrease in anxiety; effective natural treatments for anxiety without drugs.
Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
Treatments for anxiety can start by improving general health and exercise and diet are an important part of this treatment. Foods containing natural sugars are a perfect replacement for over processed foods and care should be taken when choosing readymade products for sugar content. Most foods come with a good guideline on the packaging nowadays and with a little effort in the shop you can cut out a lot of these bad foods easily.