Natural Solutions for Stress

By MAIREAD O’KEEFFE New Leaf Health Store

Stress can cause headaches, general aches and pains and a weakened immune system as well as a lack of sleep, panic attacks and depression. Some stress is caused by problems that don’t have easy solutions, but there are natural ways to help our bodies with stress and reduce symptoms. If you are on prescription medications, speak to your doctor before taking natural remedies.

A Vogel Passiflora Complex is a good product to try because passionflower has been shown to have calming, sleep inducing, and muscle spasm relieving effects. It also contains avena sativa - an extract of oats. Not only can this herb effectively treat anxiety, it is also used to treat migraines and fatigue. A Vogel also have a new handy Passiflora spray to use as an immediate support when things feel overwhelming. It is suitable for teenagers as well as adults.

Another new holistic product for stress is Natures Plus Stress Support, a practitioner developed formula combining herbs, vitamins and minerals. The synergistic blend includes Ashwagandha. L-Theanine, Rhodiola, CoQ10 along with active B Vitamins and Magnesium to help support mental performance and nourish the nervous system, it will get you fighting fit again with renewed focus, energy and enthusiasm.

L-Theanine is a natural product which is extracted from green tea. It helps the body to cope with stress and its effects are felt quicklywithin half an hour of taking a dose. Viridian’s L-Theanine and Lemon Balm and Solgar’s L-Theanine are both very good products and many customers find that they help them to cope with daily stress and reduce anxiety.

Ashwagandha and Rhodiola are adaptogens that increase the body’s ability to cope with both physical and mental stress. They are suitable for longer term use and may take a few weeks to show results but lead to increased endurance. Come in to see us in New Leaf and we will help you choose the best product for you.