For some people, cutting back on food lowers serotonin levels and attendant anxiety.

The majority of evidence shows that certain kava extracts (extracts standardized to 70% kavalactones) can lower anxiety and might work as well as prescription anti-anxiety medications called low-dose benzodiazepines.

"Anecdotal information - which comes from engaging individuals in high-stress conditions and then in behaviors that lower the concentrations of these hormones - shows that lowering the concentration greatly increases a person's efficiency and focus, and lowers anxiety," he said.

(Studies show that spending time with pets lowers blood pressure and anxiety.)

Since 2004, Musicians on Call has regularly serenaded those in Britain unable to attend concerts and, according to its mission statement, draws on scientific research that suggests that listening to live music lowers blood pressure, anxiety and depression.

A massage also reduces stress hormones, lowers anxiety, and raises your immunity.

Research shows that Buddhist meditation lowers stress, anxiety and depression.

Some Find Relief in Drugs For many people the remedy for performance anxiety has been propanalol, a beta blocker; a standard medication for high blood pressure, it also lowers anxiety.

Some sources suggest that Piracetam's overall effect on lowering depression and anxiety is higher than improving memory.

Results from a small study suggest a particular rhodiola extract might lower anxiety in people with a condition called generalized anxiety disorder.