

Anxiety is a mental Health condition. It’s our body’s natural response to stress. Anxiety may be transient, persistent, episodic or limited to a specific situation.
There is no exact cause for the Anxiety. Triggering factors may include genetic, environmental factors, emotional and mental trauma.
Medical causes: It can be linked to underlying health issues like Diabetes, Hypertension, Thyroid diseases, COPD, withdrawal of some medications or alcohol, chronic pain and irritable bowel syndrome.
In Ayurveda, Anxiety is known as Chittodvega. It comes under Manasa vikara, where vitiation of Vata dosa happens and accumulates in the Nervous system.
At Travancore Ayurveda, our doctors will provide you with the best and efficient treatment for anxiety disorders. Shirodhara and Nasyam play an important role in the treatment of Anxiety. Detoxification of the body with Virechanam is as important as detoxification of the mind with Nasyam. Other treatments effective in Anxiety include Thalapodichil, Picu, Lepana, Abhyangam and Shiro Abhyangam. Internal medicines and lifestyle changes, according to the doctor’s advice, are also essential for long-term benefits.