Have you ever wondered, in our everyday life, we are some times psychologically stressed, feeling anxiety due to the nature of the work that we are involved, we are able to easily overcome those negative feelings with just a simple solution?
Scariest Time in my Life
There were few times that I was caught up with panic attack while driving. It feels as if your brain start to trigger survival mode when a pinch of pain is felt on your chest. The first thought came into my mind was, "SHIT! Am I having heart attack?!"
With shortness of breath and the feeling of wanting to throw out, I stopped by the road side and started focusing in my breathing as if that I can't give up my life. I was shocked while disbelieve that it was a real heart attack. Thankfully, the bad feeling was over and I continued my trip. Stopping by a clinic near my ex-company, the doctor had confirmed that there is nothing wrong with my health condition, hinting that it could be just a panic attack due to stress and anxiety.
With shortness of breath and the feeling of wanting to throw out, I stopped by the road side and started focusing in my breathing as if that I can't give up my life. I was shocked while disbelieve that it was a real heart attack. Thankfully, the bad feeling was over and I continued my trip. Stopping by a clinic near my ex-company, the doctor had confirmed that there is nothing wrong with my health condition, hinting that it could be just a panic attack due to stress and anxiety.
Then few years later, the same kind of feeling just pop out with a sudden for a few times. Knowing that this panic attack will not result in chronic health issue, however, the process of going through such feeling is awful. Then I went on to research through ways of getting over with it and not having it to happen again.
Causes of Panic Attack
There are 3 possible causes for panic attack to occur which are:
- Severe stress
- Medical condition
- Physical causes
Base on these possible causes, I do not have any medication required and also not physically abuse in anyway. Hence it leads to most possible cause which is severe stress. Whether it is 'SEVERE' stress, I am not sure about it but definitely I felt emotionally stress during that period of time which related to the loss of my beloved family member and at the later due to overcoming challenges which I am facing throughout my entrepreneurship journey.
Eliminate Caffeine Intake
Through my research, I also found that there is a link of consuming caffeine that leads to panic attack. It was a loss for me since I really love to drink coffee as it gives out aromatic scent that is able to keep you awake. Though my intake of coffee is not extreme, just one cup every morning, it is being said that caffeine has long been linked to anxiety which will induce panic attack. So, I have to say good bye to my coffee consumption.
Not only that I have to stop drinking coffee, any kind of beverage such as certain type of tea would have to be considered being out from my diet. However, there are other tea as well that does not contain caffeine can be use as a treatment for panic attack
Introducing Chamomile Tea
In addition to improve my emotional state from being 'SEVERELY' stressed, I have introduce chamomile tea into my diet before sleep. Chamomile tea gives out a very light scent which helps to bring out relaxation to your nervous system and also helps to bring a good night sleep. Other than that, chamomile tea helps to improve your digestive system, protecting against diarrhea as it has anti-inflammatory attributes
The Result
Since then, I had never once had to caught up with panic attack ever again!
Benefits of Chamomile Tea
Overall, having a cup of chamomile tea will provide you with benefits such as.
- Improving sleep quality
- Promotes digestive health
- Protects against certain type of cancer
- Capable of controlling blood sugar
- Improving heart health
Improving Sleep Quality
About 30% of our human population suffers from insomnia and the best medication for such sleep deprivation is always through natural ways of consuming herbal tea. For centuries, chamomile tea has been used as a natural remedy to treat insomnia. This is due to the attribute that was found in this herb which has a mild tranquilizer.Research had shown that the antioxidant found in chamomile which is known as apigenin provides calming effects to decrease anxiety by binding itself to a specific receptors in our brain. A 400 mg of chamomile extract per day can help to provide better sleep quality compared to those who do not consume the extract. Those who are having chronic insomnia who consume 270 mg of chamomile extract twice per day were able to fall asleep about 15 minutes faster than any other average person. The results of these research are very encouraging and beneficial to anyone who has stress, anxiety, insomnia.
Promotes Digestive Health
Other than improving sleep quality, chamomile tea is known to calm upset stomach, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, colic and other digestive issues. Even being said so, there are no scientific research that proves chamomile tea can help acid reflux. The only possible understanding is that the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial capabilities found in chamomile could be the attribute that relief gastric acidity as well as antacids.
Protects Against Certain Type of Cancer
There was a study being conducted in 2012 that, marigold and chamomile were used to target cancer tumors selectively, however marigold were providing much better effects compared to chamomile.Capable of Controlling Blood Sugar
Some studies shows that, chamomile have found to be able to lower blood sugar in people who have diabetes, being a helpful supplement to existing diabetes medical treatment. Consistent consumption of chamomile tea shows to be able to prevent blood sugar from increasing, hence this effect reduces the long term risk of diabetes complication.Improving Heart Health
Chamomile tea is rich in flavones which is a type of antioxidant. Flavones have the potential to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Another study shows that a group of diabetic patients were found to have improves in their total cholesterol, triglyceride and "bad" LDL cholesterol levels after drinking chamomile tea with meals.Who Should Avoid Chamomile Tea?
Even though with its benefits provided, there are certain groups of people would not be suitable for Chamomile tea intake which are:- People who have history of severe allergies to pollen. Chamomile may have pollen contamination hence may cause allergic reaction.
- People who are specifically allergic to chamomile.
- Infants and very young children specifically age below 12 years old.
