Naturopathic Remedies for Stress Relief

When I was little we rarely went to the doctors.  After all Grandma had a pharmacy just outside the back door in her garden.  You have all heard the saying (Grand)Ma knows best.  Well in many cases nothing could ring more true.  You have access to pharmacies, but you may prefer the natural cures that were good enough for your Grandma.

One  of the most well known  way to treat stress homoeopathically is through the use of St. John’s Wort.  This herb has been used to treat stress and anxiety for years.  There is an indication that it is very effective in treating mild anxiety and depression as well as stress.  It naturally releases serotonin and has both mood stabilizing and calming effects.  St. John’s Wort is available in most drug stores and health food stores.

When it comes to herbal remedies, the five well known and not so well known stress fighting herbs:

• L-Theanine  is the major amino acid found in green tea. It has historically been used for its relaxing and anti-anxiety effects.
• Ashwagandha is an Indian herb known as Winter Cherry. Indian ginseng. Ashwagandha appears to reduce stress-induced increases of corticosterone, blood urea nitrogen, and blood lactic acid.
• Rhodiola Anti-stress by increasing resistance to the harmful effects of stressors, increased work capacity, decreased fatigue and improved learning and memory. Roseroot extracts also demonstrate potential for improving learning and memory.
• Eleuthero, Siberian Ginseng  is found to enhance athletic performance and reduce stress.  In addition to its effect on stress, Eleuthero increases energy, helps to balance the immune system and increases cognitive function.
• Echinacea – Native Americans relied on this herb for symptoms of respiratory distress. It’s widely sought after today to combat symptoms of colds and flu. Echinacea is also a common ingredient in commercial cough drops, although the amount in that product is less than what you could get in an herbal formula. Echinacea is also important in supporting the immune system function.

If you want to incorporate more herbal remedies in your medicine cabinet, these are herbs that are easy to find and use. If you are suffering from stress, try Bliss™ a natural herbal remedy.

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