Natural Supplements and Treatments for Anxiety: What the Research Says About Supplements for Anxiety

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When people are looking to treat their anxiety without medication, what they usually mean is that they want to know what herbs and supplements will work for them. And because I get asked about this a lot, I did a ton of research last year on natural supplements to treat anxiety. So in this video I go over 15 of the research-backed natural treatments for anxiety that have been shown to have an impact, but I am also going to talk about a much more holistic approach to mental health. At the end of this video I’ll list seven other effective treatments for anxiety, but this video is mostly about supplements. So let’s talk about a couple of ways to combat anxiety other than medication
There’s this incredibly widespread misconception out there that if you get diagnosed with depression or anxiety, that means that you were born with anxiety or depression; that it’s so genetic that there’s nothing you can do about it. Now, of course, there’s a biological factor, but there are about 20 other factors too. It’s not your fault, but it is treatable. Don’t get sucked into the unhelpful pattern of believing you just have to suffer through life. I go into a lot more detail on this in my online course “Change your Brain: 10 Alternatives to Medication to Change Brain Chemistry.” This course teaches ways to change your thinking and actions that actually change your brain chemistry.
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[@rodredoun1922]

1. Vitamins B12, D...etc 2. Magnesium 3.Omega 3 4. Kava Kava 5. Zinc 6. Inositol 7. Passion Flower 8. Valerian 9. Chamomile 10. Saffron 11. L-Lysine L-Arginine 12. GABA 13. L-Theanine 14. St John Wort 15. Caffeine Bonus. Exercise, Therapy, Mindfulness, Meditation, Imrprove gut health.

[@goose9756]

God love you man.... so COOL!!!

[@linda7279]

Thank you!!!

[@danielpasterp5837]

Gaba seems to be the best for me.

[@Norman-Bates-60]

L-Theanine

[@carolyn7682]

Ashwaghanda

[@Justrelaxx101]

Her voice should be added to her list of things to improve anxiety/increase calmness.

[@heathenwolf4997]

Your profile icon looks like an mnm. Just saying

[@Justrelaxx101]

@@heathenwolf4997 lol

[@ajtinio5514]

4 5 no

[@officialtrickz5079]

I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. There product helped me fight anxiety and depression. Thank me later

[@samk.970]

100% second that.

[@Cat-bz7tm]

Ive had depression and anxiety for 20 years , and been on meds .I’ve found swimming helps , and aqua aerobics , plus a sauna and steam afterwards . Try and walk a little daily , and sit in the garden . Listen to a podcast , if bored , or read the paper in the garden . Depression and anxiety can cause lack of motivation , but the key is not to listen to the neg thoughts , take action , shush the negative .thoughts . The right supplement can do wonders .

[@ciancoyle9913]

Try cod liver oil and ashwagandha i just read up on it the other day it has some great benefits! Also, exercise, please please exercise for at least 20 minutes a day and it has to hit 80% of your maximum heart rate to work for anxiety and depression but well worth it!

[@msspade2010]

Cian Coyle have you seen any benefits with them? I’ve been suffering with anxiety which causes me to be depressed for sometime now, I have 2 kids and just need some type of help, my father suffered with kidney cancer and since then I don’t take any type of medication Tylenol etc. please let me know as I just want my life to be normal for my children, god bless you 🙏

[@ciancoyle9913]

@@msspade2010yo sorry to hear that unfortunately i had no benefits from ashwaghanda it made my anxiety worse. I done more research on other natural supplements which might help you lions mane mushroom and maca root powder. Today was my first day taking them and i felt great. My anxiety makes me depressed sometimes too our story sounds very similar but i really reccomend these two things for you also, stay safe and many thanks for the blessings ❤

[@msspade2010]

Cian Coyle thank you, I will look into both recommendations, I pray for us both to find some sort of mental peace 🙏

[@aundreadalrymple714]

D vitimin 3,000-5000 units.

[@prayersoflight5510]

This is my story: About 2 months ago I was formally diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety. I was put on actual meds to help me manage it because around the end of July I started developing extremely debilitating symptoms. Some of my symptoms included blinding headaches, pain in my joints, inability to eat, hypersensitivity to sounds and light, extreme fatigue but unable to winddown or feel rested after sleeping, and I could not take two steps without feeling winded. It was crazy. I had been having panic attacks since I was a child but my family does not believe in mental illness, so I did not acknowledged there could be something wrong with me until A LOT of damaged happened to me all throughout my childhood up until 2017, when I had the craziest panic attack where I felt I was having a heart attack and was told I had social anxiety and was dismissed from the ER. I never sought help until July 2020 because I have been sad my whole life so I never thought it was any different until my body started to get attacked for real. I could say that for the first month after taking my actual meds I felt okay. However during September I noticed that I was not able to relax whatsoever. I would be able to do all I needed to do and more during the day but I was wired. For the past week it got more stronger and last night I almost collapsed. I felt like every cell in my body was vibing with nervous energy and I tried to take a nap but I could NOT turn off. My eyes felt dry and I was hyperventilating and a dooming headache was pulsing on my temples. Then I remember whenever I felt depressed in college (WHICH WAS ALWAYS) I would take a scorching hot shower to get my mind off my emotional pain. So I went to the bathroom and filled up the tub with hot water and dumped 3 cups of Epsom Salt and got in. As soon as I got into the tub, the vibration of anxiety STOPPED. PERIODT. I scrubbed myself and stayed in the tub for about 15 mins when I had the bright idea of exfoliating my skin with the actual granules of Epsom Salt, so I rubbed my whole body with the salt and something amazing happened! ALL OF MY NEGATIVE THOUGHTS STOPPED. And for the first time in NEVER I was able to see how my brain fucked up thoughts infiltrate me. Because when I close my eyes in the shower I always feel fear (of irrational demons and dark entities). But as I rinsed the salt from my face my eyes were closed, and when the these thoughts came I had the urge to open them but I did not open my eyes, because my rational mind devoid of anxiety spoke to me and said "why are you doing this to yourself? There is nothing to be afraid of. You are in your house, in your bathroom, by yourself, relax. These fears are not real, they are not YOU". I proceeded to stay in the shower cleansing my skin for 20 more minutes with my eyes closed and I felt love. And I washed myself and I remember feeling peace and not for one moment did I have an anxious thought that could not be dissolved by the clear voice of my real mind. And I felt like I was seeing my actual self for the first time and when I was done with the shower I felt safe and solid, nothing like I had felt before when I felt vulnerable and like a mass of wiggly nerves exposed to it all and attacked by it all. So I wanted to understand what did this to me last night and I found out it was magnesium. I woke up today feeling just as calm and I slept well. So give magnesium a try. I found this video because I am trying to explain what was that holy experience that happened to me last night in that salt bath. I am going to try and take a salt bath a least once a week and get a magnesium supplement. I understand now that I have a lot of negativity recorded in my memories and brain and maybe salt can help me cleanse my spirit. I just want to feel normal and live a fulfilling life. I hope this recount maybe can help someone else.

[@jheanellpagon6437]

I’m not alone! Omg I’m not alone. Thank you for sharing your story. The exact symptoms you described happened to me 3 weeks ago and I went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack only to be told I had a panic attack and there’s nothing physically wrongs with me. My family doesn’t really believe in anxiety so my panic attacks when I was younger were ignored. I always thought I was just a nervous kid and I would grow out of it. Nope! Not true! Anxiety has really crippled me to the point where it’s now affecting my work and relationships. I just bought some epson salt and will take a soak today. Hopefully it helps me relax.

[@msspade2010]

Thank you for this, I suffer with anxiety and stress which causes me to feel depressed, I also have 2 children and want to be normal and strong for them, I will give this a try. God bless you 🙏❤️

[@prayersoflight5510]

@@jheanellpagon6437 Thank you for your comment Jheanelle. Buy the epsom salts but also set the mood and the intention. Get yourself a soap you like, do a bath bomb, light some candles and when you get into the tub massage your skin and give yourself love - YOU DESERVE IT and you NEED IT! Also take all the time you need with this. As you cleanse yourself think of anxiety leaving your body through your skin and going down the drain in the sods of the soap, forgive yourself for anything negative you think of about yourself, remember you are human and we have to make errors to learn and grow. Perfection is a myth. I hope this helps. And as far as your family, they don't ever have to know if you choose to get treatment. I went ahead and told my mother and she still judged me but the way I let go of it is that my mom does not have a medical degree or actual medical experience, let alone in psychology. So if anybody comes at you think about that for a second - Does this person has medical training or substantial experience in medicine and psychology? Bottom line: My life is my own and I must do what I can to feel better and not suffer. Something I've noticed over time is that it is our own family who put in our mind a lot of the ideas and beliefs that drive our anxiety. Some of them have anxiety and depression themselves but just have been taught to see "past it" but are really suffering and unwilling to get helped. It is kinda our responsibility to heal ourselves so that we can show them that there is another way and who knows maybe they will seek help. ☺

[@jheanellpagon6437]

@@prayersoflight5510 as I read your reply I sobbed. Not sad tears but tears of relief. It crazy how much damage your own family can do to you without even knowing it. Thank you very much for your feedback and support. It’s really refreshing to see that there are people out there like you that honestly care. I just got a bubble bath to go with the epsom salt and bought some candles for a relaxing soak later. ☺️

[@Blessedup69]

Epsom salt baths are so so helpful. I bath in pounds of it lol

[@truehuman9449]

Those who can't wait here are those. 1 vitamin D B6 B12 2 Magnesium 3 Zinc 4 Omega 3 5 kava kava 6 Inositol 7 Passion flower 8 Valerian 9 Chamomile 10 Saffron 11 L lysine 12 GABA 13 L theneine 14 St John's Wort

[@BeingBetter]

Thanks!! I already take 7 of those natural supplements.

[@Christian-mn8dh]

Being Better how do they affect your anxiety?

[@SandiRose2008]

Thank you, Zubair M.

[@anagomez9620]

Are u calling us anxious 😘thank you love you are right🕊🌎🕊🌏🕊🌍🕊

[@MariGolds2]

Agree, have to wade through the conservative garbage to get to anything useful. I agree that the top supplements needed in anxiety and depression are the B group vitamins and Magnesium. Also of very high priority is exercise or physical activity. Force yourself to get out and move and go for a walk or go to the gym. Include as many wholefoods as possible in your diet. Avoid sugary and processed food. Eat as much green foods as you can, alkalising your body. Make your bedroom sleep conducive , whatever that takes. Sleep is majorly important. Drink water ! Never underestimate the impact that simple clean water can have. Also shift your energy by going to a different town. Day trips, just getting out of your usual environment can shift your state of mind. Visit a herbalist, they have a much more Wholistic view on things and respect every person's sovereignty. Doctors ,whilst totally needed, are not always helpful with their dry conservative exalted viewpoints. St John's wort does not have similar side effects to Prozac. Not even comparable. Sorry but this woman is promoting drug companies wayyyy too much. Big big business and a tragic one.

[@ArtyAntics]

Best thing that helped my anxiety (after therapy of course) was improving my gut health by eating a whole food plant based diet. No more IBS woop woop. Loosing 50lbs also helped me feel better 😊

[@pegsullivan2299]

How do you do that what do you eat

[@ArtyAntics]

@@pegsullivan2299 I just eat whole food plants like legumes, grains and lots of vegetables. Quinoa/whole grain rice are my fave grains with kidney beans or chickpeas. I basically followed the daily dozen app, minus the cumin as I have hormone issues so it makes me stink. I never cook with oil or salt and avoid anything processed. It’s important to cut out refined sugar. I batch cook in an instant pot. For example tomorrow I’m making a sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry with whole grain rice that I cook in vegetable broth (I use Vecon as there is not salt in it). Tonight I m making a chickpea fajita bowl with kale and quinoa. I have PCOS so it’s very hard to loose weight, but I hope this helps. I have a lot more energy now and my inflammation has gone right down so The chronic pain has improved too!

[@pegsullivan2299]

@@ArtyAntics thank you

[@kelseylee9587]

There are a few suggestions to try Don't take stimulants like alcohol and caffeine Take part in relaxing activities Exercise regularly Join a self-help group (I learned these and more tips on Trevs Panic Fixer site )

[@quatrsalmuttotabreabbitlec2417]

I don't go to therapy because I know an asshole is going to make my mental health even worse. It's pretty fucking painful if you ask me

[@dr.karidouglas1312]

If you're watching this video and feeling like you're at the end of your rope, please know that you're not alone. It's okay to reach out for help, whether that's through therapy, medication, or just talking to a friend. It can be a long and difficult journey, but there is hope and healing on the other side. Thank you to the creator for sharing their story and shedding light on this important topic.

[@mishaz4820]

Sucks that so many people in your comments lashed back against you providing good information about medication and supplements in a scientific way. Personally, I really appreciated it!

[@heathenwolf4997]

I love the fact that she talks about holistic alternatives. Side effects of antidepressants are too much for me. Am happy their is something else.

[@worldview730]

254 thumbs down and counting

[@nedrakastor1134]

Not sure what you're reading, but I don't see any negative comments!

[@melaniefowler8841]

@@nedrakastor1134 because they've been removed

[@mojowolf5597]

Brown nose much?

[@olives4276]

Your voice itself is a great relaxation

[@johanneelizan1522]

Tþ@Vinod H. Ramoutar

[@kk3551]

I agree. Another video I watched, desperate to find help, gave me more anxiety bc she was so excited and going off topic. Might work in a different mind frame but it heightened my anxiety. Just her voice and straightforward approach made it soothing to listen to and helped me receive the info. Thank you so much.

[@kk3551]

In this video*** her voice and straightforward approach

[@olives4276]

@@kk3551 Exactly and also the way she speaks bit slowly is too calming

[@CamilleLMacLean]

She does have a very soothing voice, and she's very honest and kind. I subscribed immediately upon watching this video. 💜

[@sandra02111978]

Excercise is my favorite antidepressant! I alway feel better after sweating it out

[@ShellyBellyBeans]

It's definitely a must in managing my anxiety and depression. I workout every day. Cardio and yoga help me the most.

[@sabeerahmedmemon7735]

I feel sore body nd weired tingling after exercise.

[@joeltunnah]

@Yabos same. I tell people that and they think I’m crazy. Maybe we have exercise anxiety.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@quatrsalmuttotabreabbitlec2417]

At least you can exercise. I always wake up and feel sore and bad. Sometimes I want to sleep eternally

[@mangomosaics]

Swimming helps my anxiety!

[@Richard-nj6kh]

Hi Emma, this is an amazing video so informative and well researched. Thank you for putting this and other content out there, you are truly making a difference to the lives of so many, and giving hope and spreading positivity to all. Keep up the incredible work you are doing, it is so much appreciated. Cheers and God bless!

[@shirleyhunt7308]

I could t make through disclaimers put me off

[@ohhaethere]

I appreciate the work you put in sharing these information and the transparency, as well as the added information you linked. Thank you.

[@KarimJovian]

Thank you so much for this. You are amazing

[@ruthann2635]

Very comprehensive and well-done. I just love your voice, demeanor and outlook on life. These videos are like having a great, helpful, knowledgaable friend.

[@TherapyinaNutshell]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesharris9528]

Y'all this lady is GOOD. She's helping people in a way that a lot won't understand right away.

[@RodneyDodson]

Love your videos! I healed my anxiety 15 years ago, all natural. No drugs. I'm obsessed with natural health now cause i never wanna go back to living in fear.

[@traceymorrissette9400]

How did you do it?

[@FAHK_U_MEAN]

What’s the name of the video I need help I have very. Bad anxiety and depression

[@francescalegrand6257]

,Thank you Rodney D.

[@youtubeaddict5663]

@@FAHK_U_MEAN here u go kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5SQo5iFd9mlfcU

[@youtubeaddict5663]

@@RodneyDodson i’ve just watched your video and thought it was best to comment here. Great video I have to say and Two things that stuck out to me is 1) when you said “I just want to live”. That brought a tear to my eye and 2) when you said that drugs mask symptoms without dealing with the root cause of the “illness” (I say “illness” because I now understand that anxiety is not an illness but an emotion that GAD/PTSD sufferers like myself face simply because our brains have become hardwired to feel in times when we aren’t in any actual danger). One thing which I would like to pick your brain on though is when you spoke about legal drugs. You said in your video that synthetic drugs are poisonous to the body. So does this mean that u have not taken the covid jab? (It’s not really any of my business whether u have or haven’t but the Covid jab is a legal synthetic drug lol)

[@Tabbystripes44]

Great info!! Thank you so much. I knew about some of these but I can't wait to actually make an effort and feel better. I know my diet has huge room for improvement so I'm optimistic about this helping.

[@MoniqueLise]

I really appreciate the discussion of research and the quality of it. Thank you for a video with such a good overview!

[@maxkelter3561]

Yes, I love to jog each day. Not really pushing myself. I Stop when I am feeling exhausted. Walk a bit then, resume. Wow, it gets all the cobwebs out. Really clears the mind. Thanks for your honesty and wonderful vid.

[@parisasun2541]

Excellent. A complete tour around the subject. Great info thank you. Love your approach and the way you communicate.

[@vanekirk]

Great work! I’m calmer for just listening to your voice. I appreciate your exhaustive research and providing it here for us. Liked and subscribed.

[@Luis-xr6ec]

We live in a very stressful society. Remember to take a step back and breathe. ❤️

[@assiabadaoui4971]

My panic attacks are diffrent everytime, although usually they are triggered by something, i have had attacks while lying in bed trying to fall asleep. scariest thing ever! so glad i have not had one in public.. Things are much better now!!! I have not had an attack in over 5 months now…* Here’s how => 4PanicAndAnxietyCure.blogspot.com

[@shyaaammeneen63]

@@assiabadaoui4971 Take some action. Meditation heals anxiety as it reprogrammes the mind. Watch alternate nostril breathing meditation videos on Google and do it for 5 to 10 minutes if possible twice a day. You can sit on a chair or on the ground and do it. Inhale-exhale slowly and feel the relaxation flowing through your mind and body. Negative thoughts will reduce. Shyaaam Sir, Mentor. Make meditation a daily habit.

[@angelablacksmith9653]

I agree!😊😊😊

[@angelablacksmith9653]

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[@worldview730]

how about our inner society (mind)

[@Dreyzie]

I love you calmness. It got me thru the video. Thanks for existing. 🎉❤️

[@joca9110]

Incredibly valuable content!! So well explained! You are saving lives and helping to be in a better and healthier world!!

[@ShockResistor]

I wish I saw this 20+ yrs ago when I began my journey of finding the right treatment for my mental health issues. It would have spared me from all the side effects I suffered from various meds. I learned of many of these supplements after having suffered so much for so long but at least I am better now. This is very informative, thorough, precise, and easy to understand yet not condescending either. Lovely voice too! I love how we can see your certificate in the background, you are very professional, but the observant of us notice those action figures (or are they toys?) on the shelf beside you which is an indication that you also have a fun playful side which is great! I hope you have a fulfilling life!

[@catherinene1111]

wow! thank you that's been really detailed review! Thank you for sharing info on trials!

[@randeephantom355]

Your voice makes me feel safe, I REALLY NEED THIS RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU N GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYONE ELSE ON HERE.

[@sandytaylor8482]

This is one of the most informative videos I've ever watched. Your calming, soothing voice is a plus.

[@MultiCappie]

I love your channel! So glad the KZbin algorithm seems to have picked you up! Thanks for all the *scientifically* *informed* content!

[@bunnysheppard8534]

I would like to thank you for all the help and advice you have put out for free on KZbin. I have struggled with anxiety for 4 years, I already understood a lot but the wisdom and encouragement you give has helped. God bless you.

[@tinaperez7393]

Consider doing the following. I was able to resolve many of my mental and physical health issues by fixing my nutrition. Consider getting a magnesium supplement from a good supplement store. I use magnesium bisglycinate 400mg a day - 3 tablets throughout the day, last one before bed - helps great with sleep. There are great videos on magnesium and the 9 different forms you can take and which ones do what on the yt channels Dr. Eric Berg and Thomas deLauer. Learn about nutrition and the various and correct forms of nutrients and essential nutrients to take from the really good educational science based KZbin channels Dr. Eric Berg and Thomas deLauer. I had many mental and physical health issues that I know were a direct result of malnutrition because when I researched / educated myself on nutrition, and then resolved and fixed my nutrition, almost all my symptoms went away. And they were significant. If I let my nutrition go now or go for too long, I can feel the symptoms creep back in. At the very least take a multivitamin (a whole foods based version if possible), and then, separately, 400 mg of magnesium bisglycinate daily, 5-10,000 iu of vit D3, vitamin K2, zinc piccolinate, vitamin c, potassium chloride 1500 mg, (I use cheap NuSalt salt substitute off the grocery shelf), and take all these with food and with some fat - as many of these nutrients are fat soluble - require fat to dissolve. If you want to get extra fancy, put a couple shots of raw apple cider vinegar and lemon in water to drink before every meal to help digest the protein and fat in the meal and absorb the vitamins and minerals into the body. If possible, add a Mediterranean diet, low in simple carbs and sugar, rich in fiber, compete protein, veggies, cruciferous veg, and healthy fats, like raw olive and avocado oil and omega 3s. Add a good sleep schedule, and weight bearing excercise, cardio and stretching, Weights make a significant lasting positive difference in my brain chemistry that I can feel. Add Emma's therapy courses free on this channel, meditation, and mindfulness, journaling and gratitude practices can help too. And if you really want to, make raw, homemade sauerkraut. It's a probiotic with lots of real whole vitamin c. And it helps the gut create lots of the brain's feel good chemical, serotonin for the brain. The gut is where it mostly comes from. Just a big mason jar, sliced cabbage, sea salt and ferment for 7-14 days. Recipes on KZbin.

[@jacklansteele2692]

WOW....a bounty of wise and helpful advise IN A NUTSHELL At 61, you have changed my world! Sincere gratitude, J.

[@TARUNVERMA911]

That long introduction is actually needed while providing this kind of information. You can also provide links to some research papers or use screenshots of abstracts and Title pages for those interested.

[@kk3551]

Sorry I’m commenting so much while watching but this video is so informative and helpful. I love to know why and how stuff works. And I’m all about natural holistic health. This is amazing. Thank you so much.

[@bornagainsheep337]

This is seriously the BEST all-around videos I’ve found on this subject. Your disclaimer is perfectly informative and truthful, but you still deliver what you promised by naming the supplements we have most studies confirming some efficacy in relation to anxiety disorders. I really appreciate your work here.

[@n.c.6211]

I love your channel. Another great video :) I am trying to address it with diet for now but I wanted to check this out :) Super professional, informative and kind!!! ❤I always have a knot in the stomach...I am teaching my body to calm down through mediation and yoga

[@rebeccajones8628]

Listening to your calming voice reduces anxiety. You are awesome.

[@AliAhmad-ql2wg]

Thank you , it is really a holistic approach you provided !

[@dawncolayco9340]

Wow that really is everything I have done and tried during my life’s struggles of depression anxiety . They have all been helpful and various times and combinations even the gluten and nutritional ones lately. Learning to communicate, seeing how i think and feel and reframing it al times, instead of being the sky is falling ! That is an excellent list!

[@Travel-life-pets]

It may sound crazy but i actually fell asleep just by hearing your voice in 7 mins , my eyes automatically closed at about 3 am and i woke up at 9 am so got 5 to 6 hrs sleep feels little better thank you .

[@rainskitchenandgarden]

I take Passionflower and Chamomile daily to keep generalized anxiety at bay and it works very well for me. I drink chamomile tea 2x a day and Passionflower in the mornings as a tincture in water. If I touch Valerian, I get terrible anxiety and panic. Since I quit caffeine, my anxiety attacks have pretty much disappeared! The non-supplement tips on how to treat anxiety and retrain your brain are great. All common sense! I watched your playlist on anxiety over the last few days and am implementing the relaxation response exercises into my daily routine now, thank you so much! ♥

[@oystersmiling585]

Great information. Anecdotal experiences can be varied and misleading (including my own), so this objective take was nice to hear. On that note, I stopped caffeine and had no improvement in anxiety symptoms and so started it again and honestly the experience of daily caffeine has been an emotional net positive.

[@catheriney6209]

Personally caffeine has an extreme affect on me, within ten minutes I’m visibly shaking. And feel very cracked out!

[@michcatani7795]

So glad I came across this video !!! I’m going to watch all of your stuff !!! Thanks 👍👍

[@nadinedavid1501]

Thank you for this valuable information. Really appreciate it !!

[@MyHelga1]

I am 67 and have had anxiety and panic attacks since age 12. Now for 35 years on Benzos, Atenonol Buspar and pain meds. All do to this disorder. I want off all these meds but that gives me anxiety. I feel this will lead me to more anxiety. I wish my psychiatrist or counselor would have lead me down the natural road. We trust our physicians to do us no harm and now I am addicted to all this crap! I walk everyday and take care of my mom with dementia, so my stress isn't going away anytime soon. God Bless everyone and God save our gracious anxiety ridden patients.

[@GyanniBubba]

You should go see a good naturopath as they are board certified too.

[@debbiebolek2117]

God bless you 🙏🏻❤️

[@attybishop]

God bless you! ❤️

[@joank.2790]

Intermitent fasting helps a great lot.I started getting anxiety and panic attacks during the lockdown last yr.Its a terrible experience.I went on constant fast and by the 8th day, i was already feeling emotionally better.Please Check out on Dr Berg videos cos he's been my guide through that process.

[@maxkelter3561]

@@joank.2790 Yes, fasting works. Best to you and all your endeavors.

[@cathyphegley7848]

Gosh Emma I sooooo appreciate the benefits of all your research and the time and effort you have put into providing us with all this information. I know it takes several hours for you to put together these videos on top of all the research. I just discovered your site two days ago and you are helping me immensely. I’m 74 now and am experiencing a lot of anxiety. I’m not able to work anymore and though I do a lot of sewing and crafting and serving my church I find I feel adrift and a little uncertain about my worth. And I have chronic back pain which I treat with yoga and walking. Most days I’m fine but lately more anxious. Listening to your sensible advice is like fresh air.💕Cathy in Montana

[@agee7777]

listening to you talk reduces my anxiety

[@sheilamore3261]

May God bless you girl for reaching out to help us thank you so much you have been a big help🥰🙏💕

[@echandler673]

Very comprehensive list-I was not aware about caffeine but I have wanted to make my daily routine without caffeine and this is a great reason. I have tried beet root powder for energy and it really helps. I will try some of the other supplements on the list as well.

[@helmamaagdeleyn6549]

This is excellent, thank you!

[@rbb12736]

thank you soo much,even only watching the video calmed my stomach, you're so sweet

[@Anne-yu1eo]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your very balanced holistic approach. Really the best way to treat this.

[@victoriadescalso6580]

Thanks so much, Emma, you’re really helpful, kind & great! ❤️😇

[@LoneLeagle]

I made it through the full video and I appreciate it

[@laurieharrington3853]

Thank you for sharing your research findings with us!! So Greatly Needed!! Your AWESOME!!!

[@nyandanyandalous9052]

Thank you soo much. Great videos. Super comprehensive and very helpful.

[@thenobleone-3384]

Good video. My anxiety has improved over the yrs

[@simoner615]

Your voice alone is so soothing ......wow.

[@kermitTheFrog466]

your voice is chilling the hell out of me. love it

[@cjohns2771]

This is one of the best videos I've ever come across! I have panic disorder! This was so helpful! Thank you!!!

[@gianparedesss]

chamomile was really effective for me! Even just smelling it is calming and the way you sip every bit of it is so ugh 😍. Butt its not just always the herb, you have to also take part on it. While i drank chamomile tea everyday, I excercise not only physically but mentally. Knowing how good is life to be not feared.

[@adapodolska419]

Nice placebo effect G, I hope it stays as long as possible

[@gianparedesss]

@@adapodolska419 ty HAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@originalman3843]

@@adapodolska419 so natural healing plants given from God to man is a joke/placebo effect, but man made patented deadly synthetic drugs are the true healers? Smh

[@MN-bf1me]

@@adapodolska419 Nice Dunning Kruger Effect you're displaying there. It's helped MANY people, myself included. Read the science and try not to be so arrogant. 😉

[@sherrieloucanacao3462]

Sharing your expertise is truly appreciated.Stay safe. God bless

[@turabahmad6214]

Thanks for all the scientifically informed content!

[@TotallyCoral]

Magnesium is a life changer!! Definitely works. Get the powder form, the brand Calm. But I still deal with anxiety, just helps me sleep

[@SummerSunset2207]

I have the best night sleep with a cup of celestial seasonings extra sleepy time tea before bed. It’s has double the amount of valerian as the regular sleepy time tea 🙂 Sometimes I mix Yogi brand stress relive with Kava. Always have theses teas in my pantry, along with sprouted pumpkin seeds.

[@filijilew3592]

Love the soothing and calm tone of your voice ..it relaxes and makes me feel good while watching yr video.😀

[@officialtrickz5079]

I’ve microdosed mushrooms for about 3 years, I’d recommend it for everyone, look up Mush_trips on Instagram. There product helped me fight anxiety and depression. Thank me later

[@Naveh_O]

Thank you for this bundle of information!

[@blukatzen]

Thanks for adding this, it's very valuable and I will show this to my grief therapist. I just lost my husband right before Christmas this past year, and it's been rough going, and I am already taking many of these supplements you've recommended. I was hesitant about Chamomile, as it is the same family as ragweed, a very common plant that causes "hayfever" from July-Sept. (if you are allergic to that!) I have that allergy, but I wanted to see if my immune response rejected it, and it's been working out well for me! I hope that this list and your descriptions help people that need this out!

[@Froglet1968]

Losing a husband is so difficult...I've been through it myself. Sending you lots of warmth and support xx

[@blukatzen]

@@Froglet1968 Thank you for your kind thoughts. Much appreciated.❤

[@JCRubio]

Just read this and it says it's been two years but I wanted to send you my thoughts and prayers. Here's to you having found ways to heal and have your soul at ease. May you be blessed.

[@shmankersox]

Very nice, thank you for sharing all this great information! I'm curious if you'd cover cold water immersion, what research exists for that (cold showers, winter swimming, etc, not necessarily as extreme as Wim Hof.) Thanks again, I'm enjoying your videos!

[@shmankersox]

@@j.p.blackcoyote Oh thank you, I'll check it out!

[@Talmeda505]

This information was awesome, thank you!!

[@StephanieLWJ]

Her voice is definitely calming!

[@mackenziest.laurence5447]

In a world where everything feels upside down,. you feel inordinately trustworthy,

[@luisterrust]

Exercise is SOOO important!

[@pewpew2897]

Exercise is a magic pill. Whenever Im feeling like absolute shit I just get up and do some exercise and i start to feel better instantly.

[@rayelle1036]

You’re so awesome my friend, your voice is very calming.🌠

[@ashmay35]

Thank you so much for this video! It’s helping so much:

[@lifeisagift5627]

Great video!

[@romagluskin5133]

Excellent video, thanks! One comment regarding magnesium - it has a lot of forms (chelate, malate, etc...) Would be useful to specify which form you were referring to.

[@lesleymcmillan1893]

Yes which form is easiest on the stomach? :)

[@gauradas108]

Mag Biglysinate is superrior to Mag citrate. Mag Oxide is least beneficial

[@honeychick4ever]

First time hearing about passion flower. I'm going to try that. You have a nice voice by the way. Great video🙂

[@arleneshepler9180]

I am glad I found you! I love your soothing voice!

[@thedreamer-meditationrelax3267]

Don't forget about music! It's natural, organic and has amazing benefits on the brain health, reducing stress, anxiety and panic attacks! Stay Safe 💗

[@chicofromph33nix64]

Remember to make sure it's 432hz and not the standard 440hz.. Dr masaru Emoto has so much information on this

[@Anne-yu1eo]

Such a great point….music!!!! I know this to help

[@oanamunteanu4744]

Yes, also pets, love 😬☺️👌

[@tonynewman597]

Hello, Thank you for making this video! L-Theanine (#13) was added to Web MD about 2 years ago. I have been asking it for over 10 years. It is also used to help folks when dealing with Insomnia, and also in some types of cancer. (It helps the Chemo, go into the cells where it's needed instead or running rampant). Please note: Theanine is also raises Estrogen levels (both men & women have Estrogen & Testosterone in their body).

[@dinofly2943]

Is it good or bad that it raises estrogen?

[@NC-ou6kc]

Thank you so much for posting this very informative video.

[@raynatha4450]

black tea and green tea will make my anxiety get worse. It can cause me heart palpitation, disoriented, impending doom, shaking, and finally these all definitely trigger panic attack. so far, my to-go-tea is flower tea. because flower teas don't contain caffeine. such as blue butterfly pea, rose bud, safflower, chrysanthemum, and the best is chamomile tea.

[@christinab.2864]

I know that I wasn’t born with depression and anxiety. I spent the first 14 years and 2 deaths in my family but it was third family at 15 that started to have these health problems.

[@EIStudent]

Incredible insight in this video. Thanks so much for sharing all the valuable information.

[@wendymarston2867]

Brilliant presentation !Thankyou💕

[@terrywhite6249]

Sprouted brown rice is a natural source of GABA. It's frequently called GABA rice now as a health food. You can find it in Asian supermarkets. Besides having GABA, it actually tastes a lot better than regular brown rice.

[@allanrocha4647]

Amazing video, Emma! Currently having magnesium, zinc, omega 3, valerian, but what made a big noticeable difference for me was vitamin D (currently having a high dose 5000 ui or so) and l-teanine. I am recovering from burnout and extremely high anxiety with physical side effects (eg. tension headaches, dizziness, restless, etc) and supplements have made a huge difference. Thank you!

[@alondralima9442]

How r u now????

[@allanrocha4647]

Slowly improving. Generalizad and health anxiety recovery is a journey not a quick fix, one day at the time and we will get there. Stay strong.

[@youtubeaddict5663]

@@allanrocha4647 amen and amen. How long have u been suffering for if you don’t mind me asking? I’ve even suffering with GAD & PTSD for 11 years

[@jrman413]

Do you take vitamin D with magnesium?

[@allanrocha4647]

@@jrman413 Yeah I take my supplements in the morning after breakfast, vitamin D and magnesium

[@jamesanthony5552]

This video was super helpful. Thank you!

[@ronkeoreolorun2461]

This so refreshing ,thanks much

[@narutogoldylocks]

Thank you for the amount of research that went into this video! I learned a lot. Yeah, chamomile doesn’t work for me because it is closely related to the ragweed plant, which I am allergic to. Drinking chamomile tea makes my sinuses hurt & gives me a stomachache 😂 so I just avoid it

[@TanyaBucci]

Good video. Something to consider is the connection with parasites and anxiety. Parasites release toxins that mess up chemicals in the body, as well as deplete nutrients [Double-edged sword]. They also cause anxiety as the body is trying to live with a foreign invader. They are also more active during certain phases of their life cycle that can lead to increases in anxiety and other psychological conditions. Also the symptoms of a tapeworm infection are identical to Celiac. Toxoplasma gondii are is linked to IBS & Crohn's. Thanks!

[@MzLetty101]

Yes you are absolutely correct!!! Having dogs may increase this too!

[@renaissance5300]

also Lyme disease causes anxiety. and you are so correct about parasites

[@HelenSinger]

I believe this! I was a health nut and overate and got myself into a stomach bug. It was so bad, I thought it was man made. After that, my health went really downhill. I got ulcers and became precrohns. So after much research, I realized I needed a supplement to kill off the mould in my system. It was simply caprilic acid. Well, within a month I got my appetite back, put on the weight and the really funny thing was when I went to the Allergy Specialist, they couldn't even see the mould allergy on my skin patch test. Wild right? That originally was my big trigger. I say, it matters to get the proper assessment. My hospital originally lost the sample of my first parasite test. And then I thought nothing was wrong with me for over a year! At the end of my healing journey, because Crohns is not in my family or anything, I realized finally many foods that had added Canola in it, they are the worst! Seriously, here in Canada, we are going blind off of it. I have asked my Specialists to admit it. Because I am not intolerant to organic wheat but anything with these cheap breads with horrible seed oils, guess what? Straight to the washroom! I would like to make a social media to talk about it. I feel one day the truth is out- Canola/Soy/Cotton Oils and many oils are neurodegenerative and the labs all know it but do the people know it?

[@monashakra5380]

Thanks a million for sharing these illuminating videos Greetings from Egypt

[@transformwithmenow4186]

That was wonderful thank you so much!!!❤️🙏🏻

[@stevenrears6944]

Very good information! I’m surprised you didn’t bring up cbd!

[@CaliforniaForever]

She did in the beginning. She didn't suggest things that weren't extensively researched and tested.

[@hortensejones4050]

Loved passionflower- calming AND energy/good mood producing BUT it’s proven to cause irregular heart rhythm. After always having normal ECG’s, on passionflower my ecg was seriously abnormal. So please use with caution!

[@mamtaupadhyay8652]

Thanx for sharing !!

[@vanhaze2000]

Hi Emma, thank you so much for your great YT channel, it supports me alot in my Life ! Kind Regards from Holland.

[@joyceelmer2178]

Great video ,great information and presentation Thank you.

[@GypsyJulie]

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of zinc.

[@studenttime1650]

Thank u

[@CamilleLMacLean]

And delicious too, thank you!

[@jmkcr]

And potassium! :)

[@villajj]

And magnesium

[@nancytarter1298]

Thank You 😊

[@MahadiaLeBon]

The supplement that helped me in 1 day (after 15 years of dealing with depression and anxiety) is 5-HTP (5-hydroxy tryptophan). I'm surprised you haven't mentioned it or at least amino acid tryptophan, which act as precursors to serotonin. So i'm adding it here for people to seriously consider. It really helps

[@youtubeaddict5663]

Where can I get it from? I’m in the UK

[@lesleymcmillan1893]

I also use Tryptophan. I have cptsd-type anxiety. It helps me get to sleep at night and helps with anxiety during day. ❤️

[@originalman3843]

She’s an agent of big pharma that’s why

[@sonaliaswani5250]

Hi! Which brand of 5-htp do you take I am planning to buy one How long does it take to work

[@lindass5966]

@@sonaliaswani5250 I like nature made vitamins. It's pretty immediate. Don't take it if you take trazodone for sleep. Trazodone has 5-htp. Also may interact with other medications or grapefruit. I have no medical experience, just sleep and anxiety issues.

[@jasond626]

Great video. Loved how you run through different things.. Seemed quite a lot you didn't rate so much for helping.. (saffron sticks in my head from your video).. What supplements would you recommend.. Great video again with the ending about gut health, act etc.