Ayurvedic Tips for Phobia

PHOBIA Ayurvedic Tips

There are no specific tests for detecting phobias. Instead, the diagnosis is based on a thorough clinical interview and diagnostic guidelines^.1

Diet Recommendations (Aahar)

A wholesome healthy diet is essential for mental health and happiness.³

Lifestyle changes (Vihar)

• Achar rasayan (Good behavior and lifestyle) influences the Pravar Satva (Higher mental equilibrium).
• Satvajaya chikitsa (Psychatric Councelling, mental hygiene ) may have a beneficial role in management of phobias. Intellect promoting or Medhya drugs such as Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica Linn.), Yastimadhu (Glycirrhiza glabra Linn.), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia (Wild) Miers) and Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pleuricaulis Chois) are beneficial in these conditions.

• Yogasanas as exercise regimen are shown to be efficacious and helpful in reduction or management of stress.³

Some asanas that are helpful are as follows³ -

• Bhramari Pranayama

Paroxysmal gamma waves produced in brain during the Bhramari Pranayama which is associated with positive thoughts, feelings of happiness and acts as a natural antidepressant.

• Shavasana:

Savasana has a regenerative effect on the mind and the body. It provides relief from any kind of stress and strain in few minutes. It is a good activity for managing restlessness, insecurity, frustration, anxiety, and fear.³