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Natural Remedies for Anxiety
Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder may include restlessness, feeling tense or on edge, irritability, impatience, or poor concentration. Find out about natural remedies that may help.
Kava
Kava is a popular herb for anxiety. Rare case reports, however, have linked kava use with liver toxicity, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Learn more about kava.
Top 15 Conditions for Which People Use Alternative Medicine
This is a ranked list of the top 15 conditions for which people in the United States use alternative medicine, based on a large survey in 2002. Find out where anxiety ranks.
St. John's Wort
Although St. John's wort is best known as a natural remedy for mild to moderate depression, it's also being studied as a natural remedy for anxiety.
Liver Qi Stagnation
In traditional Chinese medicine, anxiety is often associated with a pattern called "liver qi stagnation". Find out about other symptoms of liver qi stagnation and learn about foods that are used to balance it.
Chamomile
Chamomile tea is often taken by people experiencing anxiety. Learn more about this herb.
10 Popular Types of Massage
Massage therapy is sometimes used to help manage anxiety symptoms. Here's a quick guide to the most popular types of massage therapy.
Gas, Bloating and Flatulence
Anxiety can affect the digestive system and result in gas, bloating and flatulence. Learn about how stress and stress causes gas and find out about three simple remedies that may help.
Natural Remedies for Tension Headaches
Anxiety is a known trigger for tension headaches. Learn about natural remedies that are being explored as treatments for tension headaches.
Using Mindfulness to Change Your Mood
Although you may not have heard of mindfulness before, it's a mind/body technique that essentially involves focusing on your mind on the present. Find out how it is used to reduce anxiety.
Natural Remedies for Insomnia
Anxiety can result in poor sleep or insomnia. Learn about 14 natural remedies that are used for insomnia.
Valerian and Anxiety-Related Insomnia
The herb valerian is a popular short-term remedy for anxiety-related insomnia. Find out more about valerian, including what it is, why it's used, scientific evidence, and possible side effects and safety concerns.

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