Can Herbs work Stress Relief?
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 by Tim Subscribe To Our Feed
Many people are turning away from modern medicines as a cure for stress related illnesses and turning to natural healthier and less addictive resources. People all over the world have been using herbs for stress relief for many years. A little stress might be ok for you because it keeps you on your toes, but too much stress can be damaging.
If you are constantly under too much stress, it can not only affect your body but also your mental abilities. It has even been shown that babies can feel stress even in the womb if the mother is under a lot of stress. There are many natural herbs for stress relief that can supplement our diets and put us on the road to good health.
Good herbs to use.
1. Chamomile can be used to help you sleep better. It is a great herb for stress relief as well. This plant can be made into teas that are soothing to the nervous system. It will allow for a good nights rest and has the benefits of calming the stomach as well.
2. Lavender can be used to help you relax. Its luxurious smell has given it the boon of being a unique herb for stress relief. Scented, sachets, oils and potions used around the bed or placed on the linen allow for a soothing relaxing sleep. Many people use it in soaps, perfumes, and room sprays as it lulls the senses into a soft state of relaxation. Lavender is a good herb for stress relief because it works internally to relax you and externally to sooth you with its fragrance.
3. Kava Kava can cause a reaction similar to that of alcohol. It comes from the root of a plant from the South Pacific… Kava Kava is beneficial as an herb for stress relief because it helps with anxiety as well as allows muscle and tension relaxation that leads to better sleep.
4. St. John’s Wort is a very good treatment for anxiety and depression. It has been used extensively in Europe. There studies have been done to show its benefits are comparable in treatment to some of the prescription medicines. They do not advise its use for severe conditions and it is recommended to see a doctor before self medicating.
One of the best ways to relieve stress is to change your life style and start doing things differently. In addition you can also use herbal stress relief products to help you through all those trying times because it has an effect on you physically as well as psychologically.
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