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Herbal Stress Relievers
By Josephine Goffe-Gardner, RN, ND
Stress is a serious health condition, and it can affect you both psychologically and physically. If left untreated, it can be hazardous to your health. Prolonged stress can cause physical ailments and it can also deplete the body from needed nutrients. This will lead to lowering the functioning of the immune system, and cardiovascular system. Psychological stress will lead to clinical depression, anxiety and other emotional conditions.
Herbal therapy has been known to reduce and in some instances eliminate the symptoms of stress. Herb usages in conjunction with behavior and lifestyle modification can resolve the symptoms of physical, as well as psychological stress.
For symptoms of anxiety, which is characterized by rapid respiration and heart rate, the herb of choice is Hawthorne berries and Linden flower. For physical condition of stress, such as tight shoulders, use Valerian. This herb will also help with occasional bouts of insomnia. Digestive issues respond well to Chamomile or Peppermint. Tension headaches and migraines are better treated with Feverfew and Willow bark.
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Because our modern lifestyle produces stress, it is not possible to have a life that is not stressful. For this reason we must learn coping mechanisms to deal with the daily stressors. We can better handle the physical stresses of daily living by utilizing herbal supplements. Another herb that can assist the body in achieving balance is Ginseng. Ginseng helps to strengthen the systems of the body thereby allowing them to better handle stress.
It is also important to evaluate your nutritional status, because if you are nutritional depleted of minerals and vitamins, the recovery from stress is prolonged. Consult your naturopath. Ask if Magnesium and Vitamin B supplement would help.
Natural therapies have been around for centuries and continue to be gentle, natural, effective and safe. Herbal stress relievers are useful at the early onset of stress related ailments.
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