Natural options can substitute medicaments totally?

[Suzer6440 xyz]

The level of stress and anxiety is different for everyone, therefore, it will b a decision of weather it is effecting someone’s life to the point of not being able to be in control of everyday happenings.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with having medication to help deal with things, as long as you are trying to find things and try new things to also help, if you can eventually find some things that help you through high times of stress, then maybe you will slowly be able to ween yourself off meds and learn to deal with stress and anxiety in a more natural way

[Moira15]

From my perspective, if we are talking about stress and anxiety, my number one choice would always be the natural options. The level of stress/anxiety are things that many times depend on how we see and approach things and events in our life. These natural options often help us not by literally decreasing stress for example, but by teach us how to react in a better, healtier way to certain situations, be calmer generally. But I also think that there are certain examples and levels of stress when the help of a professional is needed who can suggest traditional medicines. But even at those stages I would recommend using both. It's the best way to get better.

[Joan642]

Some people have undergone so much stress that just natural methods would not help them, they have to depend on stress relievers. I think they complement each other, depending on the amount of stress you carry.

[Howlan]

It all depends on the level of stress one is in. If it's a mild case then natural option can work. But on a case where the level of stress is severe, both natural and medicaments should be implemented.

In case of severe stress which natural option does not work, you should take the professional opinion of a medical practitioner. As they will properly guide into what remedies can be useful for you to try and can make you feel better.

[Howlan]

I think if the natural approach is utilized early enough it can be the only treatment one needs. I would say you have to already be someone who practices meditation and natural ways of dealing with life. One can't wait until they are carrying so much stress they are overwhelmed to learn to apply meditation and other natural methods to their coping skills! Sometimes things can get so stressful we have to have medicinal help to cope with the anxiety.

Agree. In general (my observation), the natural way typically goes slow to cure. So we have to use natural method early enough to see the result.

That's very true! Once we start on prescription medications our body adjusts to those and it is even harder to switch to natural remedies.

Yes, addiction to medication can be harmful to your body as it generally comes with a lot of side effects. So, even on the medication, you should keep using natural remedies on the side so that you do not get too much dependant on the medication.

[Howlan]

Aromatherapy involves using plant oils to produce particular scents that can be inhaled to relieve stress and calm down anxiety. Can we categorize it as a medication?

Aromatherapy is based on the sense of smell. Especially lavender or valerian can help reduce your stress by decreasing the levels of cortisol. Meditation involves concentration and slow breathing, so It is somewhat difficult to categorize it as meditation. But aromatherapy combined with meditation can bring great effects on your body.

[Howlan]

Could not agree more! Traditional medicines cannot replace yoga and meditation. But having said that, I think it depends on the situation. If a person does yoga and meditation from the beginning than he/she will definitely reap the fruits of it but if after the health damage the person starts yoga and meditation then in such case traditional medicine would be more effective and helpful.

Yeah, if you start yoga and medication after you see your stress piling up it will take time to affect you. The major lure of anti-depressants is that they provide relief in a short time period rather than the natural one. However, too much dependence on anti-depressants can be armful to you as well.

[Howlan]

In my opinion i think natural remedies only works if the level of stress and anxiety is very minimal, however when it becomes increasingly high it is best to turn to traditional medicine.

What do you classify by traditional medicine? Can herbal medicine suffice for high levels of stress or does nutritional supplements help you in this situation.

[Howlan]

Well I believe that anyone can choose to use whatever option that is best suited for them. Trying natural methods however, can be detrimental because of incorrect use of these natural methods . I believe one has to consult first before trying either method so they can make educated decisions on which option to choose.

Yeah, some people try to exercise without supervision and end up hurting themselves. Natural methods of relieving stress should be done by checking guides on the internet and following them for proper effect. However, while trying other remedies aside natural ones professional guidance must be taken rather than blindly following things on the web.

[Howlan]

The level of stress and anxiety is different for everyone, therefore, it will b a decision of weather it is effecting someone’s life to the point of not being able to be in control of everyday happenings.

I don’t think there is anything wrong with having medication to help deal with things, as long as you are trying to find things and try new things to also help, if you can eventually find some things that help you through high times of stress, then maybe you will slowly be able to ween yourself off meds and learn to deal with stress and anxiety in a more natural way

That is true as long as you do not become dependant on the meds. The author gives an example in this book of "Xanax" which is a common med for stress but can become addictive after four weeks. That is the reason many people are looking for alternatives such as herbal medicine instead which has quite lesser side effects. Also, these meds give relief within a shorter time frame as compared to natural remedies so people seek these.

[Howlan]

I believe it depends on how severe the situation is. If it’s manageable that maybe natural options would suffice. But if it’s debilitating that it severely affects your life, then maybe its best to opt for medication.

Although It could also complement each other just like what you said.

Yes, what do you think is the standard for people who hate being dependant on medication. Herbal medicine can be an option but many people hate ingesting medicine. Waht do you think can serve as a alternative to medication for high stress levels?

[Howlan]

From my perspective, if we are talking about stress and anxiety, my number one choice would always be the natural options. The level of stress/anxiety are things that many times depend on how we see and approach things and events in our life. These natural options often help us not by literally decreasing stress for example, but by teach us how to react in a better, healtier way to certain situations, be calmer generally. But I also think that there are certain examples and levels of stress when the help of a professional is needed who can suggest traditional medicines. But even at those stages I would recommend using both. It's the best way to get better.

Yes, natural remedies are useful in curbing the stress at the root if practised regularly. It prevents accumulation of the stress as it eliminates it in the earlier stages. When stress gets piled up too much you would not even get the energy or motivation for practising natural remedies. At these stages various things can work like aromatherapy or VR can help you calm down. But as you said, the practice of natural remedies must be continued even after the stress is levelled down to prevent stress from getting accumulated in the future.

[Howlan]

Some people have undergone so much stress that just natural methods would not help them, they have to depend on stress relievers. I think they complement each other, depending on the amount of stress you carry.

Yeah, I think at the stage when you feel that natural remedies are not having any effect on the amount of stress you are carrying to be a good sign that you need to look for alternatives. However, natural remedies may work for you if you are able to identify your stressor and eliminate it. At the end of the day try to keep a positive approach towards stress and try to benefit from the stress by diverting it into something productive.

[Koech triza]

I think going traditional way is way much better. The modern are more of chemicals

[Howlan]

I think going traditional way is way much better. The modern are more of chemicals

What kind of traditional medication do you think is effective? Do you think herbal medicine more useful? Herbal medicine can cause side-effects if not used properly.