Treat Your Anxiety Disorders with Traditional Kerala Ayurveda

While Ayurveda doesn’t offer a one-size-fits-all cure for anxiety disorders, it provides holistic practices that complement conventional medical care and manage associated anxiety symptoms. Here’s a breakdown of key Ayurvedic options for anxiety:

Focus on Doshas and Imbalances:

Ayurveda views anxiety as a result of imbalances in the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha imbalance manifests in different anxiety symptoms:

• Excess Vata: This dosha governs movement and circulation. Its imbalance can lead to restlessness, racing thoughts, difficulty sleeping, fear, and worry.
• Excess Pitta: Associated with heat and aggression, Pitta imbalance can contribute to irritability, anger, frustration, and impatience.
• Excess Kapha: This dosha represents structure and heaviness. Its imbalance can lead to lethargy, lack of motivation, feelings of hopelessness, and indecisiveness.

Ayurvedic Treatment Strategies:

Important note: These approaches are meant to complement conventional medical care, not replace it. Consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment management.

Dietary Adjustments:

• Focus on Dosha-pacifying foods:
  
  • Vata: Warm, nourishing soups, stews, whole grains, nuts, and seeds to calm Vata and reduce restlessness.
  • Pitta: Cooling fruits, vegetables, coconut water, ghee to soothe Pitta and ease irritability.
  • Kapha: Light, easily digestible lentils, leafy greens, spices like ginger to avoid sluggishness and boost energy.
• Avoid: Foods that aggravate imbalanced doshas (cold/dry for Vata, spicy/oily for Pitta, heavy/sweet for Kapha) to prevent worsening symptoms.
• Maintain a balanced diet: Ensure adequate intake of essential nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals for overall well-being and stress management.

Herbal Remedies 

• Ashwagandha: This adaptogenic herb reduces stress and anxiety, promotes sleep, and strengthens the nervous system.
• Brahmi: This nerve tonic enhances cognitive function, calms the mind, and supports memory.
• Shankhapushpi: This herb improves brain function, promotes calmness, and helps manage stress.
• Jatamansi: This calming herb reduces anxiety, promotes sleep, and uplifts mood.