what alternative medicae is good for anxiety / panic disorder and mild depression

Exercise and fish oil might help to some degree for mild anxiety and depression, Sandie. But the herbal remedies usually are only of limited effectiveness for more serious forms of these disorders and panic disorder.

Despite the claims often made, 5-HTP, L-Tryptophan and Kava supplements aren't that effective and can have dangerous side-effects.

The only non pharmaceutical treatment with a good track record across the full spectrum of severity is one of the cognitive/behavioral therapies such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy or Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

HTH

Ian