De-Stress with Natural Medicine
Stress is an inevitable part of our fast-paced world. We are busy juggling work, family, friends, study, hobbies and find there’s not enough time in the day to achieve it all. Unfortunately, our nervous systems aren’t designed to cope with the continuous stressors of the 21st century and trigger a fight or flight response. The fear and worry part of the brain – the amygdala, activates the fight or flight mechanism, where several stressors over a short period of time can result in ‘amygdala hijack’, and the body can’t shut down the response. This hyper-activation results in anxiety and depression, insomnia, fatigue and cognitive decline (mental tiredness, poor memory and concentration).
Research shows 25% of Australians reported high levels of anxiety and/or depression, in which women are 3 times more at risk. It’s no surprise then to learn anxiety and depression are the most common health complaints practitioners see in clinic.
Fortunately, naturopathy has long been used to restore balance and vitality in patients, helping the body to adapt to stress, improving mood, energy levels, sleep and mental clarity. Naturopathy treats the whole person and not just the symptoms, to promote self-healing through scientific based nutrition, herbal medicine, dietary and lifestyle advice.
Specialised naturopathic treatment focuses on addressing key nutritional deficiencies, regulating cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and improving amygdala and nervous system function. This approach to health effectively treats anxiety and depression, maintaining a healthy and happy mood long term.
If you or a family member are struggling with anxiety and/or depression, don’t let it drag on for months or years – there’s something you can do now. Contact naturopath Sanjay Dayaseela for a personalised treatment plan to restore and optimise your health today.
Call 0423 816 912 or e-mail sanjay@goodlifenaturopathy.com.au for an obligation free chat about your situation.