Anxiety Can Be Crippling, Treat it with Naturopathy

Orange Clinic of Natural Medicine offers to support those struggling with anxiety issues nutritionally. The clinic specialises in naturopathy and their medical herbalists believe that nutrients are the building blocks. 

The news of TV journalist Greg Boyed’s death has brought into focus the issues of depression and the increasing number of men who are living and dying with depression. Ministry of Health figures reveal that when it comes to depression, some 16.7 per cent of the population are afflicted, which adds up to 640,000 of Kiwis.

Writing on Stuff, Philip Matthews broke down the demographic variations:  that more women than men are affected; numbers are higher for Europeans and Maori, than Pacific and Asian populations; depression rises in line with levels of deprivation; and it seems to be a disease of the middle aged: one in five New Zealanders between 45 and 64 are affected. In women, it comes close to one in four. 

This week, the country's suicide statistics were released by chief coroner Judge Deborah Marshall.   606 people committed suicide in the year to August.  That's an increase of 579 people from the year before, which was an increase on 564 the year before that.

Orange Health staff say grief, uncertain relationships, money, health can all cause stress. It affects relationships with family, friends and work colleagues but most importantly it is  uncomfortable to have to live with and there are natural treatments available to deal with it.

Orange Health supports conventional treatments to address these issues. However, their focus is to help unearth the root cause of these issues and prescribe medical herbs for stress, anxiety, and depression. Natural herbs are amazing healers because they are safe and have no unpleasant side effects.  The herbs used at Orange Health are called nervines and adaptogens.  These words speak for themselves, as they help the nervous system adapt to the stressors of life.  They are not just a quick fix, they nourish, strengthen and support your nervous system helping to strengthen foundations.  They help individuals feel stronger and more stable.  All their treatments are safe for babies through to the elderly.

Contact their experienced Naturopaths and Medical Herbalists  on 04 801 7520, email info@orangehealth.co.nz  or visit https://www.orangehealth.co.nz/