There are many uncertainties in our current state of affairs that can inflict a great amount of anxiety, stress, and sleepless nights.
Here are a list of my favorite de-stress herbs and supplements, essential oils, and general tips to help get us all through whatever is to come.
L-Theanine — an amino acid found in green tea known for its calming effect.
Rhodiola — an adaptogenic herb used to increase resistance to stress.
Holy Basil — a member of the mint family, used to help the body’s natural response to stress.
Rescue Remedy — created from flower essences to naturally calm the body.
Passion Flower — used as a relaxant herb.
Lavender — both the flower and the oils are used to help bring the body into a more relaxed state.
Lemon Balm — also a member of the mint family, used in tea form or essential oil form for stress reduction.
Magnesium — a mineral that works on many aspects of the body for calming and relaxation, in addition to being the 4th most abundant mineral in the body.
Meditation — used to find inner peace, calmness, and balance.
Acupuncture — affects hormones to decrease the body’s stress response.
Exercise — reduces stress hormones and stimulates endorphins to help with relaxation.
Adequate Sleep — affects hormones that are beneficial for stress reduction.
Hydration — affects adrenal glands and overall hormone function.
Questions about which herbs, formulas, or other ways to decrease stress? The knowledgeable practitioners here at Element can help! Let us help you feel more calm, balanced, and less stressed.
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Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.