Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Stress and Anxiety treatments(Mudratherapy,Yoga,Ayurveda remedy and natural treatments)

What is stress?

Stress is described as "a state manifested by a specific syndrome which consists of all the non-specifically induced changes with in a biological system"


Stress is that any condition that harms the body or damages or causes the death of a few or many cells.The body tries to repair the damaged cells but if the diet is inadequate the rebuilding of cells is not able to keep pace with their destruction,it leads to diseases.



The common diseases due to stress are

 Heart diseases,Diabetes,Headache,peptic ulcer,ulcerative colitis,chronic dyspepsia,asthma,psoriasis,and sexual disorders.

Symptoms of stress

The body and mind are react to stress,many physical changes take place at the time of stress induced arousal.The brain and nervous system become intensely active,pupils of the eye dilate,digestion slows down,muscles becomes tense,the heart starts pumping blood harder and faster,blood pressure increases,breathing becomes faster,hormones such as adrenaline are released into the system along with glucose from the liver and sweating starts.All these changes take place in a fraction of seconds.If the stress factors are removed all the changes are reversed and no harm accrues.

Symptoms of stress in earlier stages are poor sleep,bad temper,continual grumbling,domestic conflict with family members,repeated sickness and tiredness,absenteesim,feeling of frustration, persecution by colleagues and complaints of lack of  cooperation.

If stress is continuous and repeated new variety of symptoms like dizziness,stiff muscles,headache,vision problems,breathing difficulties,asthma,allergies,palpitation,indigestion and lack of appetite.irregular blood sugar,backache,skin disorders,bowel disorders,and sexual difficulties.

Causes of Stress


The stress may be caused by many factors with in and out side the body. they are .loud noises,blinding lights,extreme heat or cold,x-rays,radiations,chemicals and various toxin substances.pain and inadequate nutrition. Feeling of hate envy,fear, and jealousy.


Natural treatments for stress and anxiety.

To manage stress the person should change lifestyle entirely.He should adopt an optimum diet which should be able to meet the nutritional demands of stress. to more about nutritional foods a balanced diet. Health food groups. Nutritional food is must


Vitamins A,B complex and D are very important to manage stress and in curing stress.

The leaves of holy basil(tulsi) in the vernacular are highly beneficial in treatment of stress.chew 12 leaves a day will help to manage stress.

Natural stress relievers or Herbal stress relievers 

Certain nutrients are beneficial in relieving stress. These are vitamins A and B minerals such as calcium,potassium,magnesium, are reducers of stress. This minerals and vitamins are found in these herbals

Green and yellow vegetables,cashews,green leafy vegetables,yeast,sprouts and bananas.

The food which contain caffeine over salt and cigarettes and alcohol should avoid to manage stress.

Yoga therapy for the treatment of  stress

Regular physical exercise plays an important role in the fight against stress.yoga asanas are very useful in this matter. yoga asana not only keeps the body physically and mentally fit,it also provides recreation and mental relaxation. Also yoga asana keeps the internal organs fit.

The asanas are to know more about it click the link

 Pavanmuktasana  

Sarvanga asana 

Halasana

Ardhamatsyendrasana

Bhujangasana

Dhanurasana

Yoga mudra

Padmasana


Trikonasana

and the kriyas like kunjal and jalneti, and  pranayamas, kapalbhati,anuloma-viloma,shitali,shitkari,bhramri.

Mudra therapy for stress and anxiety treatments



Anxiety :Vaayu-shaamak , Vaata-naashak

Stress: Vaayu-shaamak or Vaayu mudra , Vaata-naashak mudra, -

 Mudra therapy is very effective way to manage stress it is an instant reliever of stress.


Recreation and rest are equally important in stress management.