Stress
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- Blueberries can help relieve stress. The tiny berry is loaded with vitamin C, which is a stress reducer. Almonds also reduce stress with vitamins and minerals like vitamin B2, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc.
- Liquorice : One of its components, glycyrrhizin, assists in blocking the breakdown of cortisol, giving it the ability to raise the levels of cortisol in the body; hence, making it capable of fighting chronic fatigue syndrome and stress.
- Can be related to Magnesium deficiency.
- medical research specifies that magnolia's anti-stress benefits are linked to its ability to control levels of the body's primary stress hormone, cortisol.
- Adaptogen and Sedative herbs
- Ginsing is is used for reducing mental stress and anxiety
- Ashwagandha safely reduces cortisol levels up to 26%.
- Tulsi, also called Tulasi or Holy Basil is a Stress-Reducing Herb.
- Astragalus is considered adaptogenic because it helps your body build up energy that resists stress and fatigue.
- Bacopa boosts memory, speeds up thinking, reduces stress, and even slows down brain aging!
- Maca is an adaptogen. As such, it increases the body’s resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue.
- Kava is a remarkable remedy for stress, anxiety and insomnia.
- Schisandra is often used as an adaptogen (a class of herbs said to boost the body's resistance to stress of all kinds).
- Rhodiola may help fight fatigue among people dealing with chronic stress.
- Chamomile : A stressed out person could sometimes lie awake for hours at night because sleep just would not come. Difficulty in falling asleep is just one of the many symptoms of stress, and your body is telling it to you straight out. For this, drink chamomile tea before going to bed in order to help you fall asleep. This may help you deal with nausea, calm your restless nerves, soothe you and help you relax. When all these happen, your mind and your muscles will start to relax helping you enter a state where sleep comes so easily. Only then can you fall, and stay, asleep all through the night.
- Lavender : Just like chamomile, lavender can be used as a natural form of stress reliever because of its ability to soothe and relax a person. When you are stressed, nervous and anxious, drinking lavender tea can calm you and bring peace and quiet into a life ridden with stress.
- auriculotherapy, also called auricular therapy (applying pressure on various points on your outer ear) is helpfull to fight stress, pain, allergies, High Blood Pressure, insomnia, excess weight, diabetes, Drug Abuse,...
- Aromatherapists rely on lavender’s essential oil for calming nervous conditions like anxiety or stress.
- Magnesium is a mineral that may be helpful in treating problematic anxiety and stress.
- Green Tea and Black Tea: Theanine may help reduce the negative effects of stress.
- Mint Tea : If you started with green tea in the morning, you may want to end your day with mint tea as you unwind. Mint tea has relaxation properties. Its minty leaves have a beautiful aroma that helps your mind to relax, and soothing the stresses away by quieting the mind. Stress could also cause stomach upset – and mint tea can also help you deal with that.
- Coenzyme Q10 : Stress can cause you to tire easily so you would need something to counteract this. CoEnzyme Q10 helps provide you with the energy that you need to get you through the day, no matter how stressful it is. It helps by boosting the production of ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, which is the source of energy of all cells in the body. Stress could rob you of energy, and CoEnzyme Q10 helps you deal with energy loss and prevent fatigue by providing you with sufficient energy your body requires.
- Zinc supports your immune system. Remember that when you are way too stressed, your immune system becomes weak making you susceptible to almost any kind of illness. At a very stressful time in your life, you would want to keep your immune system healthy so that you don’t get sick easily.
- Exercise : Although the temptation to just stay in one place and probably curl up in bed is too great, force yourself to exercise. Exercise, especially when done outdoors, can trigger the release of endorphins, or what is commonly known as the happy hormone. Plus, the outdoor air and the sunshine are good for you.
- Vitamin B12 : Getting sufficient vitamin B12 promotes alertness, good memory, concentration, and stress relief
- Meditation : In the midst of a very busy life, take time to meditate. Find a quiet corner and clear your mind of worries. Forget the demands of everyday life even for just a few minutes each day. Focus on your breathing. Take deep breaths. Enjoy the peace that solitude brings. You need this.
- Guided Imagery promotes relaxation, which can lower blood pressure and reduce other problems related to stress, like headache.
- Garlic : The main ingredient in garlic when digested is organosulfur allicin, which triggers your body to produce hydrogen sulfide. The combo creates an internal reaction that relaxes blood vessels and encourages blood flow. Translation: garlic is good for your heart and your head and helps manage stress.
- Dark chocolate has been shown to be filled with antioxidant flavonoids (which can minimize your risk of heart disease and reduce blood pressure). Some scientists have gone so far as to claim that the sweet stuff has more flavonoids than any other food (including blueberries). According to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, those said flavonoids help blood vessels relax, helping calm overall stress.
- Avocados: High blood pressure is often the result of too little potassium—not necessarily too much sodium. Avocados can help you get the potassium you need—half an avocado has more potassium than a medium-sized banana. In addition, guacamole offers a nutritious alternative when stress has you craving a high-fat or high sugar treat.
- Anshen Buxin Wan for a person who feels nervous, anxious or panicked. The formula is very calming, and is known for its soothing effects.
- An Shen Wan
Medical Disclaimer
This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
