Ayurvedic Cures for Phobia
Various Causes and Ayurvedic Cures for Phobia
Irrational fear which plagues human psyche is known as a phobia. The cause of these fears is often found to be deeply rooted in childhood trauma or genetic deformity. Common problems which a person faces due to phobia involve breathlessness, anxiety, heart palpitations and inability to sleep or concentrate. A warm oil massage and a tea made with Ayurvedic herbs can provide considerable relief from these symptoms. In order to cure the Vata dosha related to phobia, it is important for a person to abstain from all kind of fried food which can aggravate the problem.
Human minds always do not follow a logical pattern. Our mind is the product of thousands of years of evolution and works and is highly influenced by environmental as well as genetic factors. Many of us have very strange kind of fear in our minds which tends to disrupt our lives. Sometimes these fears are completely irrational and hence we call them phobia.
Modern psychoanalysts believe that phobias are caused by various types of conflicts in the mind. Sometimes there is a clash between a person’s desire and his own mental fears, which leads to the development of a phobia. Often a person is not consciously aware of this problem, which later on surfaces as a phobia.
Symptoms of Phobias and Panic Attacks
Psychological problems related to phobia have a direct effect on the physical body. Some common symptoms widely found among people suffering from phobias include.
- Tension in the muscle or violently shaking
- Dry mouth and shortness of breath
- Palpitations in the heart or even chest pain
- Dizziness
- Problem falling asleep
- Inability to concentrate
- Chilling sensation or sweating
In extreme cases, patients often land up in the hospital, thinking that they would eventually die from a heart attack.
Some Common Types of Phobia
- Arachnophobia- The fear of spider.
- Panthophobia- Fear of everything.
- Acrophobia- Fear of heights.
- Pteromerhanophobia- Fear of flying.
- Entomophobia- Fear of certain animals or insects.
- Claustrophobia- The fear of small spaces like elevators, small rooms and other enclosed spaces.
- Mysophobia- The fear of germs. It is also rightly termed as Germophobia or Bacteriophobia.
- Astraphobia- Fear of weather conditions such as thunder and lightning.
- Trypanophobia- Fear of needles.
- Gephyrophobia- Fear of crossing bridges.
- Trypanophobia- The fear of needles.
- Anthropophobia- The fear of people.
- Autophobia- The fear of abandonment and being abandoned by someone.
- Hemophobia- The fear of blood.
- Dentophobia-Fear of dental treatment.
An Ayurvedic practitioner proceeds to treat his patient but taking into account his emotional, spiritual and physiological conditions which play a very big role in causing panic attacks. According to Ayurveda, problems related to the psyche are commonly caused by “vata” dosha which plays a big role in weakening the nervous system.
In Ayurvedic treatment for phobia, experts emphasize in eradicating the problems of “vata” dosha and try to increase the “sattva” guna, which is believed to provide a balance to a person’s body and mind. Sattva guna helps a person to achieve self-realization and self-control by altering the lifestyle and food habits of a person.
Methods of conducting Ayurvedic Treatment for Phobia
Herbal Oil Massage
Herbal oil massage is considered as an effective remedy for curing the “vata” dosha in the body. You should opt for an oil massage before a bath or right before going to bed. Sesame oil is a good choice as far as herbal massage oils are concerned. Make sure your massage oil is a bit warm, before proceeding with the massage. In case you do not have time for a full body massage, you can opt for only a head massage and apply the oil only under your feet to feel comfortable and relaxed.
Ginger and Baking Soda
Gingerroot is held in very high esteem by Ayurvedic practitioners since ancient times. Ginger root is widely used by practitioners in making different types of Ayurvedic medicine for phobia. If you can avail the various medicinal properties of the Ginger root by simply mixing 1/3 cup of baking soda and Ginger and ginger juice to your bathing water. It shall help to soothe your nerves and make you feel relaxed.
Valerian and Nutgrass
If you are looking for a way to reduce the levels of tension and anxiety in your body, make a simple tea using valerian and nutgrass. Simply add a half teaspoon of valerian and nut grass to one cup of boiling water and keep the mixture aside for 15 minutes. Strain and drink the tea after 15 minutes.
If you are looking for a holistic way of curing problems related to phobias, you can safely bank of Ayurvedic treatments which offer a long lasting cure without any side effects.