True Health Library

Overcoming Anxiety
     Anxiety is a fact of modern life.  For many individuals the level of fear associated with even simple daily activities can be traumatic.  For those experiencing pathological fear, the “age of anxiety” is a personal reality of monstrous proportions.  Although this article focuses primarily on the more serious manifestations of anxiety, the underlying dynamics and remedies that are discussed can be applied by anyone struggling with fear, regardless of severity or cause.

Valerian 
     Valerian is a popular herb that has quietly established itself as a viable sleep aid and anxiety fighter.  With increasing public concerns over addiction/dependency issues associated with many of the mainstream sedatives, valerian provides a relatively safe and natural alternative for individuals in need of relaxation.  Edgar Cayce recommended valerian in over two hundred readings to improve digestion and calm the body.  Consistent with modern usage of this botanical, one Cayce reading specifically described it as a non-habit-forming nerve sedative.

• Living Nightmares - Learn about the Cayce approach to anxiety disorders from a book by David McMillin.
• Valerian - Learn more about this tranquil herb from a monograph in The Cayce Herbal.