| Natural
Remedy |
What
experts say about them these natural remedies for stress |
Rhodiola
(Rhodiola rosea) |
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Rhodiola is shown to help
protect against fatigue and suppress anxiety.
One clinical study showed
that taking rhodiola helped fight off fatigue in those people
doing shift work.
Dose:
Take 100 to 170 mg once or twice daily.
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B-Complex
Vitamins
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The B-vitamins are needed to maintain proper functioning of the
adrenal glands and nervous system. Deficiency in this vitamin can
reduce your ability to respond to anxiety and stress.
Dose: Take a 50 or
100 B-Complex vitamin daily.
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Ginseng, Panax
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Ginseng is a potent adaptogen and it has been extensively used around
the
world for its ability to reduce anxiety, boost mental
function, treat impotence
and
reduce fatigue.
Dose:
Take 100 mg once or twice daily.
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| Tyrosine |
Tyrosine is an amino acid. Taking tyrosine helps to reduce fatigue and
the effects of stress on the body.
Dose:
Take up to 10 grams daily or 100 mg per kilogram of body weight.
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| Lavender |
Lavender
is shown to have a calming and relaxing effect on the body in several
clinical studies. As well, lavender oil used in aromatherapy is often
recommended by experts for reducing anxiety.
Dose:
Aromatherapy
- Place several drops of lavender oil in a cup of hot water and inhale
three times daily.
Decoction
- Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of the leaves in 250 mL of water. Boil for 15
minutes. Drink one to two times daily.
Tincture (1:5)
- Use 30 to 60 drops daily.
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| Chamomile |
Chamomile has been shown to be helpful in managing anxiety and it acts
as a mild sedative.
Dose: Infusion - Use
2 to 5 grams of the leaf three or four times
daily. Steep
for 15 minutes and drink.
Extraction (1:1)
- Use 1 to 4 mL up to three times daily.
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| Valerian |
Valerian is shown to promote relaxation and shows calming properties.
Dose:
Take 400 to 900 mg daily 1 hour before bedtime. Bedtime is the best
time to take it as it may cause drowsiness.
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Lemon Balm
(Melissa officinalis) |
Several clinical studies show that lemon balm is helpful in treating
anxiety and stress.
Dose:
Suggested dose is 150 to 600 mg taken up to three times daily or at
bedtime.
Note: In clinical trials, a single dosage from 300 mg to as high as
1,800 mg of the dried leaf have been used.
Tea:
Use three or four times daily.
Tincture (1:5)
- Use 2 to 6 mL up to three times daily.
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| Vitamin
C |
Animal studies show that vitamin C can reduce blood levels of
stress-related hormones. Vitamin
C serves many purposes in maintaining health including adrenal
function.
It's needed for the body to make essential neurotransmitters to allow
for proper transmission of nerve signals.
Dose:
Take 500 mg once to twice daily.
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to get the full comprehensive review on this essential vitamin.
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| Siberian Ginseng |
Siberian ginseng is used historically to help the body adapt to
stressful situations.
Dose:
Take 400 mg daily.
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| Ashwagandha |
Ashwagandha is shown to help the body better cope with anxiety.
Dose:
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| Bioflavonoids |
Bioflavonoids such as rutin can be helpful in allowing the body to cope
better.
Dose:
Take 300 to 2,000 mg (0.3 to 2 grams) daily. Divide the dose up to two
or three times daily.
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| Catnip |
Catnip
is shown to have a calming and relaxing properties in lab and animal
studies. The smell of catnip induces euphoria (a "high") in cats.
Dose:
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to get the various dosing information from our detailed review of this
herb.
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| Astragalus |
Astragalus is an adaptogen, a herb that
can boost the body's ability to fight off physical and mental stress.
Dose: Click here
to get the various dosing information from our detailed review of this
herb.
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| Ginkgo biloba |
A small double-blinded
clinical study showed that volunteers taking ginkgo did not experience
an increase in blood pressure when placed under a stress test compared
to the placebo group.
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Magnesium
&
Calcium |
Helpful
Magnesium
and calcium is needed for proper nerve and muscle function and cause a
calming effect. Excessive anxiety can cause the body to use up these
essential minerals.
Dose:
Take at least 500 mg of calcium and 200 mg of magnesium daily.
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