Anxiety would have to be the most common presentation we see here at Wings for Wellness Naturopathy, in both Children and Adults.

The body has an innate response to stress and danger but it should also be able to switch off that stress response when it knows the danger is not there anymore. In anxiety, this stress response stays elevated. 

With anxiety and mood disorders, the neurotransmitters serotonin, noradrenaline, glutamic acid,  dopamine and gamma-aminobutylic acid (GABA) are involved. Genetic mutations and nutritional deficiencies affect the production of these neurotransmitters and the way they behave.

 Natural medicine is extremely beneficial in assisting to resolve underlying issues with anxiety. Herbal medicine can provide beneficial support when needed. There are also many contributing factors that affect anxiety, including the gut-brain axis and the microbiome which are core aspects and focal points within Naturopathy.