{"id":26105,"date":"2016-03-17T13:45:23","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T17:45:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hhoupgrade.wpengine.com\/?p=26105"},"modified":"2025-01-29T21:11:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T02:11:05","slug":"calm-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/healthyhempoil.com\/calm-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Techniques to Help Calm Feelings of Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>A Natural Approach to Treating Anxious Feelings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different ways to help ease feelings of anxiety naturally. When integrated into your life, they may do wonders to help reduce your stress levels and create a sense of calm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether stress and anxious feelings keep you from enjoying social situations or has you feeling like you\u2019re coming undone, there are natural ways to treat it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try any of the following natural methods that may help calm your feelings of anxiety<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3 Ways to Naturally Calm Feelings of Anxiety<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><em><b><b>1. Essential Oils<\/b><\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aromatherapy has been used for centuries to enhance both mental and physical health and wellness. Essential oils, the active compounds found in plants and flowers, have long been used to help increase mood and reduce stress. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Essential oils are most often used in aromatherapy, which involves the inhaling of an essential oil (or blend of essential oils). They can also be used topically and sometimes orally. Whatever method is used, the potentially healing compounds of essential oils can be found in the bloodstream in as few as five minutes. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What this means for you is quick stress relief in an all-natural way. Different essential oils are used for many different ailments in the body. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender is well known for its calming effects, but did you know there are several different essential oils that do wonders to also create a sense of calm and relaxation? The following essential oils are all known to do so:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavender (<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lavandula angustifolia)<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rose (<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rosa damascene<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clary Sage (<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salvia sclera<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange (<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus sinensis<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bergamot (<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrus aurantium<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandalwood (<\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Santalum album<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a scent you love (or make your own blend), and either inhale it or dab it on like perfume throughout the day. Essential oils may help calm feelings of stress while pleasing the senses at the same time. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><b><b>2. Meditation<\/b><\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you suffer from feelings of anxiety, you\u2019re aware of the endless thoughts that continuously run through your mind. Meditation is an excellent tool to help quiet these thoughts and calm the mind. When practiced over time, it can lead to profound changes in your life. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several scientific studies have indicated that meditation can be successful in helping to treat anxiety. One <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> showed how meditation may have helped alleviate anxiety on a neural level. Another conducted by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20141305\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Psychology at Stanford<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlighted how well mindful meditation worked to improve a variety of stress-related feelings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While meditation won\u2019t provide immediate effects, over time it can help tremendously. Just 5-10 minutes a day may bring you closer to calm and a life less steeped in needless worry. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><b><b>3. Exercise<\/b><\/b><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting regular exercise is one of the best natural methods for feelings of anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/depression\/in-depth\/depression-and-exercise\/art-20046495\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exercise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the brain releases \u201cfeel-good\u201d chemicals. It also helps you take your mind off whatever is fueling your anxious thoughts. Getting your body moving helps to raise body temperature, which has been shown to increase feelings of relaxation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the best exercise to help calm your mind and body? Whatever feels good to you. We don\u2019t all enjoy the same types of physical activity, nor is there one that\u2019s \u201cbetter\u201d than another to help you achieve your goals. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for an exercise suggestion, try yoga. Not only is it great exercise, but it also focuses on breathing techniques that work to quiet the mind. There\u2019s definitely a reason it\u2019s become so popular in recent years. Yoga\u2019s not just good for the body; it works excellently to calm the body and help promote peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose to meditate a few moments each day and exercise regularly or use essential oils to soothe the senses, there are natural options you can explore to see what works best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are some of your favorite methods of natural stress relief? We\u2019d love to hear what\u2019s worked for you. 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