Everyone experiences anxiety and stress at some point in their life. Anxiety disorders affect 1 in 4 Australians at some stage in their life deeming it the most common group of mental health conditions in Australia.

Unfortunately, anxiety and stress cause secondary symptoms including sleep problems, difficulty with concentrating and depression. While there are various medications available, the impact of lifestyle interventions in quelling anxiety disorders is often underestimated.

There is preliminary evidence that anxiety disorders are also associated (similar to fatigue and depression) with increased inflammation in the immune system. 

Studies have shown that natural medicines have anti-inflammatory effects and can alleviate symptoms associated with inflammation related conditions such as anxiety and stress disorders. Based on these findings, anti-inflammatory interventions such as therapeutic natural medicines and lifestyle interventions can be beneficial in the treatment of anxiety and stress disorders.

Dr Mehdi is a specialised GP with authority to prescribe therapeutic natural medicines. He has a special interest in lifestyle medicine which focuses on preventing, treating and reversing chronic conditions with lifestyle interventions.

If you are suffering from anxiety and/or stress, book a consultation to discover how alternative natural therapies can improve your condition.