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Essential tremors treatment at home through home remedies

This type of disorder is a central nervous system disorder which is resulting in rhythmic muscle spasms or chronic shaking. Essential tremors can happen in nearly any portion of the body, but the most common areas of shaking are isolated within the legs, arms, head, or hands.

In most cases, essential tremors are caused by some form of genetic mutation, and scientists still do not know what mutation is causing the essential tremors. Usually, essential tremors are not dangerous, but in some people, they can worsen over time and can be severe. Other conditions do not cause essential tremors, but in some cases, essential tremor is confused with Parkinson’s disease. This condition can happen at any age, but it is most common in people aged 40 and older [1].

It is known that most cases of essential tremors are treated with synthetic prescription medications and possibly surgery. There are some herbal remedies that can help to reduce or relieve shaking. If you suffer from essential tremors, then you should talk with your doctor before you start using some of the below-mentioned home remedies for essential tremors. [2]

17 Essential tremors home remedy

Make lifestyle changes

You should use a hand that is less affected by tremors. You should find ways to avoid writing with the hand that is affected by tremors, such as using debit cards and online banking instead of writing checks.

Also, you should try speech–recognition software on your computer and voice-activated dialing on your cellphone.

Lady’s slipper

This home remedy has antispasmodic properties, which can be used as a natural treatment for essential tremors [3].

People who suffer from essential tremors can consume up to 9 grams of this herb 3 times per day but talk with your doctor about the dosage.

Gambir

This is a Chinese herb that can give relief to convulsions and essential tremors. At the same time, it tones the blood and restores the health of the heart and liver. This natural cure has anti-spasmodic properties, which can bring relief to essential tremors. Patients who suffer from essential tremors should consume up to 10 grams of gambir on a daily basis to get relief from this condition.

Talk with your doctor about the recommended dosage for you.

Learn to relax

It is a known fact that anxiety and stress tend to make essential tremors worse, so it is very important to be relaxed because it can improve essential tremors. We know that we cannot eliminate all stress from our life, but we can change how we react to stressful situations using a range of meditation techniques such as meditation or massage.

You should use the alcohol sparingly, if at all

There are some people who have noticed that their essential tremors have improved slightly after they drink alcohol but drinking alcohol as a treatment for essential tremors is not a good solution. When the effects of alcohol wear off, then tremors tend to worsen. It may be needed increasing amounts of alcohol to get relief from the essential tremors, which can lead to alcoholism. [4,5]

Avoid caffeine

It is a known fact that caffeine and other stimulants can increase essential tremors. [5]

Natural cures for essential tremors

Kava kava

In traditional medicine, kava kava was used as a ceremonial drink throughout the Pacific Islands. This natural cure is more commonly used as a relaxing agent. It is not known why this home remedy promotes a relaxed state. There are some doctors who are saying that kava kava is capable of treating insomnia, anxiety, and nervous disorders [6].

It has calming effects, and this is a reason why it can be used as a natural treatment for essential tremors. Patients who are using essential tremors as their natural treatment should be careful while they are using it because it carries a risk of liver damage. You should consume this home remedy under the direct supervision of your healthcare provider.

Valerian

This home remedy has been used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and nervous restlessness for thousands of years [7].

It continues to be one of the most popular home remedies that can give relaxation. Scientists are not sure why valerian works as a calming herb. It is suggested that it increases the GABA chemical in the brain. The FDA recognizes valerian as a safe, natural treatment.

There are some doctors who are saying that valerian is used as a natural treatment for mild tremors, but also it can be effective for the treatment of essential tremors. You should pour 8 oz. of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of dried valerian root, and you should allow this tea to steep for five to ten minutes. You should consume this home remedy 3 times per day.

Passionflower

This natural cure has been used as a natural treatment for seizures and anxiety throughout America and Europe. In the modern society of America, passionflower is commonly used because it has relaxing qualities.

Doctors are not sure why the passionflower is a very effective home remedy for anxiety, but they believe that it can increase the levels of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) within the brain. When the brain’s GABA levels are lowered, then the brain activity is calmed, which results in a relaxed state.

You can reduce the severity of the essential tremors when you are using passionflower as your natural treatment. The actual effectiveness of this natural cure for tremors is not known. There are some medical centers who are recommending using this home remedy as a tea.

You should pour one teaspoon of dried passionflower into 8 oz. of boiling water and then allow this tea to steep for ten minutes. You should strain it and consume this tea 3 – 4 servings per day. [8]

Skull cap

In traditional medicine, the skullcap has been used as a mild relaxant [9]. Also, it was used as an anti-anxiety herb. It was used as a natural treatment for helping to ease convulsions, such as those that are found in essential tremors. Scientists are not sure why this home remedy is effective for convulsions, but they believe that this is because it has calming properties which can help a lot of people who suffer from essential tremors.

It is recommended to use a skullcap as a natural treatment for convulsions and tremors. It is recommended to consume one to two American skullcaps per day, or you can drink 2 – 3 cups of freshly brewed skull caps every day.

Go gluten-free

It is not easy, but you should try to remove the gluten from your diet. When you remove gluten from your diet, then it can help you to cure essential tremors.

Avoid aspartame

This is a neurotoxin. Aspartame and other artificial sweeteners are very common in drinks and foods. A host of processed foods, “light” yogurts and ice cream, diet sodas, and even vitamin supplements have aspartame or other artificial sweeteners. You should remove the mentioned items from your diet. Also, there is another neurotoxin that should be completely avoided, and that is MSG.

Fava beans

This is a healthy protein that has many different nutritional elements. They are rich in magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and thiamine. The mentioned nutrients function to support effective neurological processing, which in turn will limit the shaking that is associated with essential tremors.

Important supplements for essential tremors

GABA, B-Complex, Iodine, and Vitamin C are very important supplements that can be consumed for essential tremors. If you suffer from this condition, then you need to talk with your doctor before you start taking them. He or she will tell you which the best dosage is for you.

Magnesium

One of the most popular home remedies which are used for the natural treatment of essential tremors is magnesium. There are some patients who were taking a magnesium supplement, and they have said that it has helped them to get relief from the essential tremors.

Mucuna pruriens

This home remedy is also known as cowhage. It is functioning in the same way as the fava beans. This natural cure has a potent amount of nutrients which are supporting general health, and it can help to treat many different conditions.

Mucuna pruriens also has levodopa which is the chemical dopamine in the brain that regulates the nervous system, and it can help to treat essential tremors. [10]

Gotu Kola

This home remedy can improve blood circulation and mental clarity, and it can give relief from the symptoms of essential tremors.

References:

[1] Louis ED. The roles of age and aging in essential tremor: An epidemiological perspective. Neuroepidemiology. 2019;52:111-118.

[2] American Academy of Neurology. Treatment of essential tremor. 2011. Retrieved from https://www.aan.com/Guidelines/Home/GetGuidelineContent/494.

[3] Foster S. Chapter 2: Medicinal plant development in the United States. Retrieved from https://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/pubs/gtr63/gtrwo63b.pdf.

[4] Growdon JH, Shahani BT, Young RR. The effect of alcohol on essential tremor. Neurology. 1975;25(3):259-62.

[5] Louis ED, Jurewicz EC, Applegate L, et al. Semiquantitative study of current coffee, caffeine, and ethanol intake in essential tremor cases and controls. Movement Disorders. 2004;19(5):499-504.

[6] Meseguer E, Taboada R, Sanchez V, et al. Life‐threatening parkinsonism induced by kava‐kava. Movement Disorders. 2002;17(1):195-196.

[7] Baek JH, Nierenberg AA, Kinrys G. Clinical applications of herbal medicines for anxiety and insomnia; targeting patients with bipolar disorder. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry. 2014;48(8):705-715.

[8] Gibbert J, Kreimendahl F, Lebert J, et al. Improvement of stress resistance and quality of life of adults with nervous restlessness after treatment with a passion flower dry extract. Complementary Medicine Research. 2017;24:83-89.

[9] Yang L, Aronsohn A, Hart J, Jensen D. Herbal hepatoxicity from Chinese skullcap: A case report. World Journal of Hepatology. 2012;4(7):231-233.

[10] Lampariello LR, Cortelazzo A, Guerranti R, et al. The magic velvet bean of Mucuna pruriens. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. 2012;2(4):331-339.

Vijila
Vijila
Dr. Emil Sarsath (aka) Vijila, a licensed naturopathic doctor (BSMS) who always ensures his patients receive compassionate, and individualized care. He has extensive experience in primary care, digestive health, mental health, nervous system disorder and more.Area of Expertise – Naturopathic Medicine, Whole Foods-based Nutrition, Siddha, Panchakarma.She is always available through [email protected]

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