GABA (amma-aminobutyric acid) has been shown to reduce stress, alleviate anxiety, improve moods, relieve depression, and generally enhance emotional well-being. Many take GABA for sleep to overcome sleep disorders while others take it as a relaxant to help them “decompress” when they feel anxious or depressed. Unlike tranquilizers, GABA does not make the user drowsy. Read more >>
Should You Use L-Theanine for Anxiety?
Discovered in 1949 in Japan as a component of green tea, l-theanine was approved for unlimited use in that country in 1964 for nearly all foods – sodas, teas, and chocolates, among others – except those for infants. With its unique taste (umami), l-theanine provides flavor to infusions of green tea. L-theanine is found almost exclusively in teas that belong to the Camellia sinensis family.
The more important fact, however, is the calming effect of l-theanine in green tea reported to have direct influence on the brain’s activity in the reduction of stress and stress-related conditions such as anxiety. Read more >>
Kava for Anxiety – Is Kava Safe To Use For Anxiety and Stress?
Out of all the natural medicines that can be used to fight anxiety, one of the most powerful is the herb Kava. Over the years, kava has been found to be extremely effective when it comes to treating the severe symptoms of patients who have been clinically diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Apart from anxiety, the herb is also used for the therapeutic treatment of related conditions such as stress, insomnia and digestive disorders, without causing any permanent side effects to the body. But is it really safe? Read more >>