A Root Cause Quick Guide for Anxiety

From mild anxious thoughts to full blown panic attacks, anxiety doesn’t have to take over our lives!   

“Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Anxiety is the result of the problem, not the problem itself.

At Real Health Medical we take a root cause approach.  What is causing/contributing to the anxiety for this client? This is not an exhaustive list, but here are five main root causes we often uncover for clients suffering from anxiety:

#1: Low Blood Sugar & Metabolic Imbalance

When our blood sugar drops or is consistently low (hypoglycemia) we feel anxious, nervous, depressed and angry. Excitotoxins that kill neurons are produced in a hypoglycemic state. Eating nutrient dense, low glycemic (sugar-converting) meals, and eating at regular intervals (not skipping meals) can help with hypoglycemic-related anxiety.

#2: Gut Health Dysfunction

The gut/brain connection is amazing. Good mental health begins in the gut! The micro-organisms found in our gut are largely responsible for producing feel-good, anti-anxiety chemicals called neurotransmitters.  Eating enough protein and being able to break down the protein into amino acids efficiently (which breaks down into amino acids that form these neurotransmitters) is important. Parasitic infections, as well as fungal and yeast overgrowth in our guts can also contribute to anxiety.

#3: Thyroid Disorders

People with an overactive thyroid may become anxious, and people with an underactive thyroid may lose interest and have slow mental processes and memory.  Treatment for the thyroid could help with anxiety.

#4: Nutrient Deficiencies

Vitamins (A, B1, B3, B6, B9, B12, C, and D) play an important role in helping us deal with stress-related mental anxiety. Omega 3 fatty acids help lower inflammation (anxiety triggers) alongside cholesterol which is essential for feel-good chemistry.  For example, amino acids from proteins help regulate dopamine and serotonin.  The modern food system filled with processed sweeteners, modified vegetable oils, MSG, artificial dyes, soy, refined grains, etc. promote these deficiencies and problems metabolically. Medications can also cause nutrient deficiencies and anxiety.

#5: Chronic Systemic Infections 

Lyme (and its many co-infections), mold toxicity and parasites can affect our neurological health. Anxiety that was never present before can rear its ugly head when these infections are left untreated.

Discover a holistic approach to overcoming anxiety with our comprehensive assessments, clinical and lifestyle protocol.

RHM Clinical & Lifestyle Protocols for Anxiety Could Include:

• Bloodwork
• Gut health testing
• Virus/Lyme testing
• Hormone testing
• Hyperbaric oxygen chamber
• ANI (emotional healing) therapy
• Specialized IVs 
• Nutritional recommendations
• Key supplements (some of our favorites):

• L Theanine - which comes in capsule or liquid form
• BioLight - Unwind Now or Peace & Calming
• Energetix - Calm Five or Field of Flowers
• Designs for Health - Neuro Mag or Neuro Calm