Anxious or stressed
See a doctor if
- You have harmed yourself, or feel you may be about to
- Chest pain that does not go away, or spreads to the arm, neck, jaw or back
Foods
- Chamomile tea (some): trials used chamomile extract; tea is gentler
- Pumpkin seeds (some): magnesium; the evidence is for supplements, not for the food itself
- Almonds (some): magnesium; the evidence is for supplements, not for the food itself
- Spinach (some): magnesium; the evidence is for supplements, not for the food itself
- Green tea (traditional): traditional calming drink; contains caffeine
- Walnuts (traditional): no direct trial on anxiety
- Plain yogurt (whole milk) (traditional): no direct trial on anxiety
- Banana (traditional): no direct trial on anxiety
A suggestion, not a diagnosis. Check with your doctor, especially if you're pregnant, on medication or managing a condition.