Treatment for anxiety includes finding the source of the anxiety and deciding on a course of management. Herbal medicine is very supportive in the management of anxiety and is well indicated. There is a strong link between poor nutrition and anxiety. Studies have shown that caffeine and sugar can trigger anxiety. Most of our culture is caffeine addicted.
Most people start their day with coffee, complete with cream and sugar.
This immediately sets off the sympathetic nervous response, increasing noradrenaline which can trigger anxiety. Skipping breakfast compounds the problem, as hypoglycemic symptoms include anxiety. Based on this information, it is important to eliminate all sources of caffeine and sugar. Sugar is found in most processed foods, so you must be extremely vigilant about cutting it out. Eating small, frequent meals helps keep blood sugar levels relatively stable, reducing the incidence of hypoglycemia.