These are becoming increasingly common with clients complaining of being low in energy and / or suffering from anxiety.
Anxiety and panic attacks are caused by surges of adrenalin as a result of physical (physiological) responses in the body or to perceived ideas (psychological) within the brain.
Physiological
This can be due to:
– hypoglycaemia when blood sugar drops too far which triggers adrenaline to release sugar from the liver
– lack of good gut flora (as a result of antibiotics or poor diet) which has an effect on the brain as the brain / gut contain the same tissue
– hormonal imbalance either low thyroid or adrenal stress or oestrogen imbalance
– lack of nutrients especially magnesium (depleted by alcohol and contraceptive pill) and B vitamins which are calming; amino acids (proteins) which support neurotransmitters
– poor sleep patterns
Pyschological
This can be due to:
– Past history of stressful events
– Fast paced life with no down time
– Constant technological stimulation and internet pressures (emails / facebook / twitter)