{"id":7919,"date":"2026-07-11T10:42:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T10:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/behandlung-von-kranksheitsarten\/angstzustaende-natuerlich-begleiten\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T00:08:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T00:08:51","slug":"angstzustaende-natuerlich-begleiten","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/behandlung-von-krankheitsarten\/angstzustaende-natuerlich-begleiten\/","title":{"rendered":"Naturally accompanying anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u2190 Back to overview of complaints from A to Z<\/a><\/p>\n

Naturally accompanying anxiety<\/h1>\n

Anxiety disorders are widespread. In addition to professional therapeutic support, certain everyday habits can be helpful.<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udde0 This is how your brain works during anxiety<\/h2>\n

Deep within the brain lies the amygdala, an almond-shaped nucleus that instantly assesses incoming stimuli for danger \u2013 even before the conscious, slower part of the brain can react. If it evaluates a situation as threatening, it activates the sympathetic nervous system via the hypothalamus: heartbeat and breathing accelerate, muscles tense, and adrenaline and cortisol are released \u2013 the classic fight-or-flight response.<\/p>\n

In chronic anxiety, this alarm system remains permanently overactive, while its brake \u2013 the prefrontal cortex, which normally regulates and calms the amygdala \u2013 loses its influence under persistent stress. At the same time, the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) becomes imbalanced; it is actually responsible for dampening excessive neural activity.<\/p>\n

This is precisely where exercise in nature comes in: it demonstrably lowers cortisol, activates the parasympathetic nervous system (the counterpart to the alarm system) and strengthens over time the regulatory connection between the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Movement in nature<\/h2>\n

Regular outdoor exercise has been proven to help alleviate anxiety symptoms.<\/p>\n

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Conscious breathing techniques<\/h2>\n

Slow, conscious breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system and has a calming effect on the nervous system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sleep hygiene<\/h2>\n

Sufficient, regular sleep stabilizes the nervous system and emotional balance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Herbs for support<\/h2>\n

Valerian, passionflower and lavender are traditionally used for calming purposes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n