Natural Remedies for Anxiety Asheville

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges today—and yet, for many people, it feels deeply personal and misunderstood. Whether it shows up as constant worry, racing thoughts, sleep issues, or physical tension, anxiety affects both mind and body, disrupting your daily rhythm, relationships, and ability to feel at ease.

At its core, anxiety is more than just a mental or emotional experience. It often reflects underlying imbalances in your nervous system, hormones, gut health, and stress response—and when these systems are out of sync, your body remains stuck in “fight-or-flight” mode, even when you’re safe.

While anti-anxiety medications can provide temporary relief, they often come with side effects—and rarely address the deeper, root causes. That’s why so many individuals are now turning to natural, holistic approaches that support the body’s healing mechanisms, rather than just suppress symptoms.

From herbal support and nutritional therapy to nervous system regulation and breathwork, natural remedies offer powerful tools for lasting relief—especially when personalized to your unique needs.

If you’re looking for natural remedies for anxiety in Asheville, Dr. Cynthia Libert offers a refreshing alternative to the conventional model of care.

Root Causes of Anxiety Often Missed in Conventional Care

Hormonal Imbalances

Imbalances in cortisol (stress hormone), thyroid hormones, and reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone can profoundly affect mood and anxiety levels. For example, elevated cortisol from chronic stress or adrenal dysfunction can keep the nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight mode.

Gut-Brain Connection

The gut and brain are in constant communication via the gut-brain axis. An imbalanced microbiome, leaky gut, or nutrient deficiencies (like magnesium, B vitamins, or tryptophan) can all disrupt neurotransmitter production—leading to increased anxiety, irritability, and brain fog.

Blood Sugar Instability & Inflammation

Blood sugar spikes and crashes can mimic or trigger anxiety episodes. Chronic inflammation in the body and brain can also impair mood regulation and create a heightened stress response.

Mitochondrial Dysfunction & Cellular Stress

Your mitochondria are responsible for producing energy at the cellular level. When they are overwhelmed by toxins, stress, or nutrient depletion, your brain and nervous system become less resilient—contributing to emotional and physical symptoms of anxiety.

Trauma, Unresolved Stress & Nervous System Dysregulation

Past emotional trauma, chronic stress, or developmental wounds can cause the nervous system to become hyper-vigilant or dysregulated. This makes it harder for the body to return to a calm state. Supporting vagus nerve tone, breath, and safety in the body is key for true healing.

Environmental Toxins

Exposure to mold, heavy metals, and chemical toxins can impair brain function, disrupt hormones, and activate the immune system—all of which can heighten feelings of anxiety. These root causes are frequently missed in standard care but are carefully evaluated by Dr. Libert using functional testing.

Genetic Predispositions

Certain genetic variations, such as COMT, GAD, or MTHFR, can influence how your body metabolizes stress hormones and neurotransmitters like dopamine, GABA, and serotonin. Personalized genomics can reveal how to best support your unique brain chemistry.

Natural Remedies for Anxiety Used at Caring for the Body

Herbal & Botanical Therapies

Plant-based medicine has been used for centuries to support emotional balance and calm the nervous system. Under Dr. Libert’s supervision, select herbal remedies are chosen for their gentle yet powerful anxiolytic effects, including:

Ashwagandha: An adaptogen that supports stress resilience, lowers cortisol, and promotes calm focus
Passionflower: Known for its calming properties and ability to ease racing thoughts and restlessness
Lemon balm: A gentle herb that soothes the nervous system and supports sleep
Holy basil (Tulsi): An adaptogenic herb that helps regulate cortisol and mood

These botanicals are not one-size-fits-all. Dr. Libert carefully selects and doses herbs based on individual lab findings, genetic profile, and symptom patterns to ensure safe, effective support without unwanted side effects.

Nutritional Therapy & Supplementation

Nutrition plays a powerful role in mental health. Dr. Libert uses food and targeted nutrients to address deficiencies, reduce inflammation, and optimize brain chemistry, often incorporating:

Magnesium: A key mineral for calming the nervous system and improving sleep
B-complex vitamins: Especially B6, B12, and folate, essential for neurotransmitter synthesis
Omega-3 fatty acids: Help reduce neuroinflammation and support mood stability
L-theanine: An amino acid found in green tea that promotes relaxation without sedation

In addition to supplements, dietary recommendations focus on a whole-food, anti-inflammatory approach, such as the Mediterranean-style diet, which emphasizes:

Healthy fats (olive oil, fatty fish)
Fresh vegetables and fiber
Stabilizing blood sugar through balanced meals
Avoiding processed foods and excessive caffeine or sugar

Dr. Libert may also recommend gut-healing foods—such as bone broth, fermented vegetables, or glutamine-rich nutrients—to support the gut-brain axis and enhance mood through microbiome balance.

Lifestyle & Mind-Body Approaches

True healing from anxiety involves more than just what you take—it’s also about how you live, breathe, think, and recover. Dr. Libert incorporates powerful nervous system-regulating practices into her anxiety care plans to help you feel calmer, more centered, and in control.

Key modalities include:

Breathwork, mindfulness, and meditation: These practices quiet the stress response, promote parasympathetic (rest-and-digest) activation, and help patients reconnect with the present moment
Nervous system regulation: Techniques such as vagus nerve stimulation, cold therapy (like cold showers or cryotherapy), and gentle movement (like walking or yoga) support resilience and emotional grounding
Journaling and gratitude practices: These cognitive tools improve mood and build inner awareness, while
Digital detox strategies reduce overstimulation and promote mental clarity

Dr. Libert teaches these tools in a trauma-informed, supportive manner—meeting patients where they are and tailoring practices to their lifestyle and belief systems.

Functional Testing & Personalized Protocols

To uncover the root causes of anxiety, Dr. Libert uses advanced testing that goes far beyond standard labs. These insights allow for deeply personalized and targeted care plans, including:

DUTCH Test: Evaluates stress hormone patterns (cortisol), estrogen/progesterone balance, and adrenal function
OAT (Organic Acids Test): Assesses mitochondrial health, detox pathways, neurotransmitter metabolism, and nutrient status
GI-MAP: A DNA-based stool test to uncover gut infections, inflammation, and microbiome imbalances
Genetic Testing (3x4, IntellxxDNA): Reveals genetic predispositions related to anxiety, stress resilience, methylation, and detoxification

These results guide every aspect of the care plan—from choosing the right supplements to determining the most supportive lifestyle shifts. The goal is not quick fixes, but lasting, root-level transformation.

Spiritual & Faith-Based Support (Optional)

At Caring for the Body, PLLC, healing is viewed not just as a physical process, but a whole-person journey—which, for many patients, includes their spiritual life.

For those who value faith-based care, Dr. Cynthia Libert offers an optional path of spiritually integrated support, grounded in compassion, respect, and Biblical principles. This aspect of care is entirely patient-led and welcomed as part of your healing journey if it aligns with your values.

A Holistic Healing Model that Includes the Soul

Dr. Libert’s faith-inspired approach may include:

Scriptural encouragement to support peace, purpose, and identity
Mindset work rooted in grace and truth, helping patients reframe anxious thoughts through a lens of hope
Prayerful presence and emotional safety as part of the healing relationship
Emphasis on resilience, restoration, and connection to God as key parts of overcoming anxiety

This integrative model acknowledges that anxiety is not a failure of faith—but rather a call to deeper healing. Whether you’re navigating chronic worry, emotional wounds, or spiritual burnout, you’ll find a space here that is both medically sound and spiritually affirming.

Your Path to Natural Anxiety Relief Starts Here

If you're struggling with anxiety and looking for more than a temporary fix, you're not alone—and you're not without options. At Caring for the Body, PLLC, Dr. Cynthia Libert helps patients uncover the root causes of anxiety and heal naturally, using a thoughtful, personalized approach that treats the whole person.

Whether your anxiety is linked to hormones, gut health, trauma, or stress overload, there is hope. With the right support, your body and mind can return to a state of balance and calm.

Ready to Experience Natural Anxiety Relief?

Start by scheduling a free strategy session to explore your options, or book a comprehensive functional medicine consultation to get started with a personalized plan.

📍 Caring for the Body, PLLC – Center for Functional Medicine
1998 Hendersonville Rd, Suite #24
Asheville, NC 28803

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