forever young naturally lifestyle

Aging means change, whether as a result of emotional loss, physical ailments, or mental decline. And for most of us, change brings anxiety. A Dutch study found that anxiety goes hand in hand with depression as we grow older, with women at greater risk than men. Since anxiety can be a risk factor in many diseases, it pays to conquer it by adopting any natural approaches that work for you.
Burn essential oils with aromas that calm the mind and restore the spirit.
Use candle meditation to see the flame of life burning bright within.

Take the homeopathic remedy Aconite 30 c as soon as you start to feel panic rising to prevent it from developing. It is particularly helpful if you feel convinced you are about to die. Don't feel bad about this experience; it's more common than you might think!

Think on the following quotation attributed to Mark Twain when anxiety strikes: “I'm an old man, and have known many troubles, but most of them have never happened.”

If you tend to fret about financial security and spend hours studying bank statements and doing frantic calculations, take one dose of the homeopathic remedy Ars.Alb 30 c, file bank statements away, and go and do something enjoyable.

Buy yourself a few pots of silly putty—choose an outrageous color. When you feel angry or can't get a grip on an issue, knead out your tension or throw the putty against a wall. When you can't stand it any more, throw the putty in the garbage can.

Try horseriding. Horses are considered to be highly responsive to human emotional states and are increasingly used therapeutically. Practitioners suggest that spending time with horses heightens social relationships and promotes teamwork, in addition to fostering emotional growth.

Place 8 drops of this meditationenhancing essential oil in a room vaporizer to calm the mind and rejuvenate the nerves. Enjoy the balsamic woodiness of the scent.

To experience complete peace, try a session in a flotation tank, which guarantees the luxurious treat of total darkness, stillness, and (if you choose one without whale music) complete silence. Note how much clarity you gain after a session.

Camomile has a sedative, musclerelaxant effect and works on the same part of the brain as antianxiety drugs. Steep tea bags for at least 7 minutes, or use two bags per cup.

When you feel flustered or restless, close your eyes and be aware of the flow of breath in and out. Feel it cool on your upper lip and warm in your nostrils. This calm space for retreat is always there, waiting for you to drop into it.