The 6 Most Effective Natural Stress Relief Remedies
Stress is certainly one of the biggest detriments to health and well-being in modern societies. Work, traffic, home, family, financial and other problems are some of the causes of stress in our increasingly hectic lives. As a result, there are many there are many stress relief products, techniques and tips out there, but do they all work?
In this article we give you a rundown of the most effective natural remedies to try to control your anxiety and reduce stress. Read below for 6 of the best products and techniques that will allow you to reduce stress naturally and improve your health with OneHowTo.
Herbal teas and infusions are a great natural way to help relax and reduce stress naturally.
If you're in the office or at home going flat out with work and need something to lower your stress levels, try taking three cups a day of lime blossom tea or delicious jasmine tea - known in the East for its properties to soothe and eliminate a bad mood. An orange blossom infusion is also an effective way to reduce anxiety.
Dark chocolate improves our mood as it naturally triggers the release of endorphins - chemicals which trigger positive feelings and reduce pain. The release of these chemicals will help reduce symptoms of stress and depression. Besides all this, Dark chocolate is good for the heart, helping to reduce blood pressure and decrease levels of cortisol (the "stress hormone"). So dark chocolate not only helps to reduce stress but it also helps mitigate the negative health effects by promoting a healthy circulatory system.
Omega-3 oils are a healthy type of fat which is also a great ally in the reduction of Cortisol (the stress hormone) in our body and in combating depression.
The best sources of Omega-3 are nuts and oil-rich or oily fish: sardines, trout, salmon, tuna, herring etc. Add them to your diet to boost your mental resilience, especially when you know you are going to have stressful days.
Red Cherries are not just delicious, they also have numerous health benefits. As well as helping reduce oxidative stress and inflammation - physical symptoms which can be exacerbated by stress, cherries also act as a natural painkiler and encourage the production of melatonin - a hormone which helps you sleep. So the red cherry helps the nervous system and relieves the effects of stress on our body, definitely good news for those who love the taste.
And if you need something to calm you a bit more, turn to aromatherapy. Essential Oils are also effective in reducing stress, with Lavender and Lemon essences being particularly effective and naturally soothing. Always keep a bottle of them to hand and when you feel very stressed, sniff it for a minute or two and you will notice the difference.
As well as foods and supplements to reduce stress, activities like yoga and meditation are also very effective at reducing stress and help you to live a much healthier life. In fact, any exercise that you do will help to regulate the hormones which cause stress and release beneficial chemicals.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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