Panic Attack Solutions – What You May Be Lacking

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By Jane Hilt

?Too often panic or anxiety attacks are seen as an emotional problem needing deep counseling and stress management techniques as well as a plethora of anti-anxiety medications to “cure” the afflicted one. This is not to say these well-trod avenues don’t have their place, but it seems the chronic root cause just could be overlooked in the haste to quell the attacks. The key word here would be “chronic”, in that most likely the cause of these attacks have been months, even years in the making. That’s often a hard pill to swallow in that it implies it just may take some time to get the ball rolling in the other direction, in terms of the desired control and peace. This is really not necessarily the case, in that a solution may be a simple decision away.

The issue at hand regarding anxiety attacks is that nutrition from the foods ingested day in and day out really does have an influence not only on physical growth and development, but on brain function, hormonal activity and balance, and thus the overall emotional state of the individual. When the brain consistently does not get the nutrients it requires to function at optimal levels, or other outside influences in the environment negatively affect the digestion and absorption of the nutrients provided, as in the case of medications side effects, or alcohol consumption, it is just a matter of time before the nervous system feels the impact. The body can compensate for the lack of nutrients or other stressors that affect digestion for awhile, but over time symptoms will begin to develop, including nervous system stress.

It is not common knowledge, but science has determined that the gut is actually the “second brain” in the body. For instance, it has been discovered that roughly 70% of the serotonin, a calming neurotransmitter normally connected with the brain, is actually produced in the stomach. In order for this neurotransmitter to be readily available and useful to the body when needed, however, we must have a healthy “internal flora” in the gut—that is, a well-functioning digestive system. Therefore, the gut, and its functionality is really at the root of anxiety issues. The simple decision would be to determine to encourage healthy digestion through supplementing the diet with probiotics (friendly bacteria) and digestive enzymes. The diet should include whole foods with enzymes available such as raw fruit and vegetables, and fiber sources. It is also imperative at the same time to begin to eliminate junk food in the forms of fast foods and sodas. The high fructose corn syrup found in many pre-sweetened drinks is very damaging to the body and it’s nervous system and is to be avoided–so read your labels!

Studies have shown amino acids supplements to be very helpful in balancing brain chemistry. Amino acids are the “building blocks” of protein, and are easily absorbed into the system, providing vital nourishment for the brain, easing anxiety and creating a calm, peaceful state of mind. In addition, supplemental B complex vitamins, which are easily lost when under stress, are vital for brain and nerve activity. These vitamins are water soluble, meaning that stress in any form, whether it be mechanical, nutritional or emotional, can deplete them quickly. Many symptoms as simple as eye twitches to serious disease states could be alleviated with the supplementation of B Complex vitamins. Be aware that to limit your supplementation to one or two of the Complex (for example, B1 and B6) would run the risk of developing a deficiency of some of the others, therefore always include all of the B Complex vitamins in one complete formula.

The importance and benefit of taking a serious look at your nutrient intake when facing anxiety attacks, in addition to other stress reduction techniques cannot be over-stressed. This would include using probiotics to heal and strengthen the gut flora, especially if antibiotics have been used, and supplementing the diet with digestive enzymes to assist in the absorption of serotonin and other important nutrients for their calming effect on the nervous system. Then, once the digestive system is up and running, consider supplementing with amino acids and the complete B Complex vitamins on a regular basis as well in seeking to nourish the brain and nervous system. This is a balanced plan just about anyone who is serious about recovery to the fullest extent can and should implement so they can get on with enjoying their life to the fullest.

Jane Hilt, CNHP, B.S Nutrition and Digestive Enzyme Specialist, has had personal experiences with panic attacks in the past which actually motivated her to pursue an education in the field of Natural Health Sciences. She found great relief through the addition of probiotics and enzymes for better digestion, and through the use of liquid amino acids and B-Complex vitamins to support a strong healthy nervous system.

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