Do you suffer from anxiety? Well if so, you are not alone. It is estimated that 45 per cent of people in Australia will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime. In any single year, at least 1 million Australian adults will suffer from depression and over 2 million from anxiety (Beyondblue.org.au).

If uncured, anxiety can lead to prolonged depression which can last for several months or years. Chronic anxiety is life threatening.

The good news is that there are a range of effective treatments available. One of them is taking prescribed medication. However, this may come with unwanted side effects such as headaches, dizziness and addiction.

Another is the use of alternative therapies such as massages. Massages have a calming effect on the mind and body. No negative repercussions have been found to be associated with them. Massages help to slow down your breathing, lower your blood pressure and boost your immune system. Among the various types of massage, aromatherapy has the greatest effect because it uses essential oils which penetrate the blood stream and work within.

The power of natural treatments is amazing yet underestimated.

Sae Tsuji