How to handle anxiety?

Anxiousness is common when we fear and worry about something. Each of us have a different defence mechanism to overcome our anxiousness. We are anxious about many things like impending surgery, forth coming examination and results or an oncoming presentation etc but this doesn't mean that we are having an anxiety attack. We call a condition 'anxiety attack' when the worries are persistent and unrelenting that one separates himself from the real world and not caring about himself. This is usually accompanied with other emotional and physical symptoms.

Anxiety attacks are easily treated with certain therapies, counselling, relaxation technique and medications. But before going for a treatment it is better to sort out there is no actual physical problem associated with it. Because there are some diseases which mimics anxiety attack and some problems that interferes with the treatment of anxiety attack.

WAYS TO COMBAT ANXIETY ATTACKS:
1.Good sleep: A good night rest of 8 hours at a regular time everyday keeps the mind calm and clear. This helps to start the day peacefully and take a wise decision. Do not ponder over anything lying in the bed. Let tomorrow worry about itself tomorrow.

2.Healthy diet: A healthy diet combats many diseases as well as stress and anxiety. A healthy diet basically corrects all imbalances and keeps the body hale and healthy. Take a well balanced diet and don't forget eat more fruits and vegetables.

3.Regular activity: Involve yourself in some kind of an activity which will divert you from anxiety. Don't keep your mind and body idle which will provoke fear and worries about future. Instead enjoy the day. Participate in some kind of sports, exercise programs, spa, yoga, aerobics etc.

4.Meditation: Let meditation be a part of daily routine. When you meditate or take time to pray all you worries will disappear miraculously. Meditation controls your body, mind and soul.

5.Relaxation: Learn relaxation techniques which is the best method to combat anxiety attacks. When your body alerts you that you are anxious about something start relaxing your muscle one by one, take deep breaths and start doing deep breathing exercises. Other relaxations like taking a break and going for a short vacation, having get together with family regularly and involving in some kind of a hobby is also helpful.

6.Acupuncture: It is believed even acupuncture can relax muscles and reduce anxiety. It has been successful in many cases.

7.Avoiding alcohol, caffeine and drugs: Some try to divert themselves from their worries by drinking alcohol, caffeine and using drugs. Though this causes a superficial excitement, the ill-effects are many. Studies have proved that alcohol, drugs and especially caffeine provokes anxiety but does not reduce them.

8.Biofeedback: These are sensors which will help you to identify when your body is going to throw an anxiety attack. It tracks the changes in heart rate and muscle tension, and you can be ready to use your defense mechanism to fight anxiety.

9.Natural remedies: There are certain herbal treatment or home remedies for anxiety attack but they have not proved it's magic. Valerian root and passion flower are famous herbal remedies.

10.Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: This is considered as the best medical treatment for a diagnosed anxiety problems. Here you'll be exposed repeatedly to the situations that causes fear and anxiety under safe environment until you are numbed. This is otherwise called as flooding. You will gain a greater sense of control over your anxieties and learn new skills for dealing with stressful situations.

11.Anti anxiety drugs and anti depressants: These are two different classes of drugs which relieves anxiety by causing mild sedation. These drugs should be taken only for a shorter period with doctor's advice. Though it is effective in some ways, the side effects are said to be more.

12.Hypnosis and electro convulsive therapy: These two treatments were practiced till recently but has now proved to cause no positive effects for anxiety attacks. These treatments are no more treatment of choice now.

As anxiety attacks can come at any time, make sure you reach a safe place and even protect your head if possible. Always carry a tag or an identity card which will be helpful in case of emergency. If you feel that you are facing this problem, seek medical treatment as early as you can because they are completely curable and does not involve any invasive treatments. Don't worry be happy is the best way to combat anxiety attack!

Tips to control blood glucose without medication

You are lucky if you know beforehand that you are going to get diabetes. I called you lucky because you can do something to save yourself from taking medications and injections. You cannot prevent diabetes since it is heriditary but you can always keep them under control. This topic will be more useful for people who are at high risk of getting diabetes, those in pre-diabetic stage or probably gestational diabetic mothers.

Diet and exercise plays an important role to maintain your blood glucose level without medication. May be these are the only tricks and tips to keep yourself away from medication.

1. The total number of calories is usually individualized based on your current or desired weight and the presence of existing health problems. But the accepted diabetic diet may be 1000 or 1200 Kcal diabetic diet/day, which is adequate and maintains a good blood glucose level in most of the clients.

2. Make a plan of your daily diet considering 1200 Kcal as your limit. Do not have the same plan for the next day, instead use different food items each day so that you are not bored or start to hate a specific food.

3. You can find out a large variety of foods that can be used by diabetic clients from certain associations like 'food exchange from the American diabetic association diet or dietary guidelines for Americans' which are issued by the U.S Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human services.

4. You need not cook seperately for yourself because there is no food that you should avoid. All that matters is the amount. Cook for the whole family as usual but stay within your limits.

5. When you are planning your diet, consider your own likes and dislikes.

6. Eat 6 meals a day, you will feel hungry and go into low sugars easily because you eat less.

7. Eat foods that fills your stomach and is low in Calories.

8. If life style or your kind of occupation is causing this problem, you might have to alter or change them if necessary. Some people sit the whole 8 hours a day in their work which may lead to obesity and eventually diabetes. Such kind of workers can take a walk in between and have the habit of exercising daily.

9. Exercise will definitely lower the blood glucose levels.

10. As exercising causes weight loss, naturally your blood sugar level drops down.

11. Involve in some kind of sports or games you are interested in.

12. If you don't like to do exercise then try aerobics or yoga.

13. Keep yourself active and do the regular household work which itself is a good exercise.

14. Swimming, walking and jogging everyday keeps your body energitic and your mind at peace.

15. Buy a glucometer and check your sugar levels daily until its maintained.

These tips and tricks will surely keep your sugars under control without medication but keep your physician notified about your diet, exercise and sugar levels from time to time.