Blog — natural remedies for anxiety

How Weighted Blankets Work for Anxiety, Sleep, and More 2

If you are troubled by anxiety or have difficulty sleeping, a weighted blanket (AKA gravity blanket) may help. In this post, I'll explain what weighted blankets are, how they work, their benefits for children and adults, and what to look for when you are "weighing" your options (pun intended) to buy one. 

I've been noticing the idea of weighted blankets potentially helping people for a while, but a recent glowing testimonial from one of my anxiety clients who received a weighted blanket as a gift has put them on my list of go-to natural remedies for anxiety.

My client's experience has been that he goes to sleep more easily, stays asleep longer, and has less anxiety. That's a win/win/win that is negative side-effect free. 

Click Read More to find out:

• What are weighted blankets?
• How do weighted blankets work?
• Weighted Blanket Benefits for Children and Adults
• The Research Behind Weighted Blanket Benefits for Anxiety and Sleep
• 12 Considerations When Buying a Weighted Blanket
• Who Should NOT Use a Weighted Blanket

Best and Worst Weighted Blankets Reviews 23

I spent days researching weighted blankets so that I could make specific recommendations to my clients suffering from anxiety and/or insomnia. 

While researching weighted blankets, I found that there are so many to choose from and so many characteristics to consider that digesting the overwhelming number of options seems like a lot to ask of an already anxious person. I found the number of options so difficult to sort through myself that I created a spreadsheet to track the brands and their attributes. Amazon alone has over 40 brands of weighted blankets. (That's not different versions of weighted blankets. That's different manufacturers. If you multiply it by the number of versions each has, you're in the hundreds.)

Click Read More to see my weighted blanket best and worst lists. Updated November 2024.

How to Relieve Anxiety and Stress with a Nature Pill 0

How about taking a Nature Pill to relieve your stress? A new study shows that 20 to 30 minutes of being in nature (even just sitting in a nature setting in the middle of a city) reduces stress and anxiety.

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• what a nature pill is
• what the study showed
• how you can use a Nature Pill to de-stress

10 Calming Affirmations to Reduce Anxiety Naturally 0

Anxiety can sap your energy and distract your mind. It can get in the way of your health and happiness. 

Positive affirmation statements can be used throughout your day to calm and relax your anxiety naturally, and cheer you on through challenges big and small. 

Click to read 10 affirmations that can help reduce your anxiety and decrease your stress. 

Fish show link between anxiety relief and probiotics 0

Evidence that probiotics offer natural anxiety relief has come in a surprising way—a study about anxiety in fish.

A fascinating new study from the University of Missouri (MU) shows that fish anxiety levels are impacted by the bacteria in their gut. And there’s good reason to believe it’s the same for us humans.

Click to find out what the study tells us about anxiety and your gut. 

10 Ways Exercise Helps Reduce Stress and Anxiety 0

Physical activity is one of the most effective natural remedies for anxiety and stress. Regular movement can improve mood, boost resilience, and ease tension—both in your muscles and your mind. This post explores ten ways exercise helps with stress relief, plus research highlights and simple tips to add more movement to your day. If anxiety or overwhelm are weighing you down, this guide can help get you moving in the right direction.