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Stress herbal supplements: Do they really help?

Tammy — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:30:32 +0000

A lot of natural substances and herbs are being marketed today as effective remedies for your stress but a recent study say that these products are most likely not the things that can help you with your tensions.

There is only little evidence that these natural and herbal products work well long-term and there are also claims that it does not necessarily mean they are totally safe because they are herbal. Here is a closer look to some of the most common herbal supplements people use to relieve stress:

Lemon Balm

According to small studies, the lemon balm can help improve one’s mood and also promote calmness. One research was able to establish that about 1,600 mg is enough to help someone calm down for more than six hours. Lemon balm is also considered as relatively safe.

Kava

The kava herbal supplement is formulated from the kava plant roots found in the South Pacific. There are studies which proved that kava supplements do not lower anxiety significantly. It has also been said that kava might be to blame in liver failure cases. Kava is not a recommended supplement by experts.

Passionflower

Passionflower has been used in stress relieving studies and was proven to be effective in lowering anxiety levels in mice. Study in humans is still limited to one research. The study done in 2001 established that about 45 drops everyday of liquid passionflower has the same effects as the stress drug oxazepam. More studies are recommended before it can be tagged as effective and safe for humans.

Valerian root

The valerian root has been used for sleeping and anxiety disorders. Combining St. John’s wort with valerian root was proven to be as effective as the drug diazepam which lowers anxiety when used for about two weeks. Other studies though did not show the efficacy of valerian root so further research is needed. Plus, some studies found out that valerian root is related to blurring the user’s vision and also alters the normal rhythm of the heart.

Natural Remedies To Cure Those Hot Flashes!

Heather — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:16:00 +0000

When it comes to having hot flashes, I can not think of anything that is worse. To be perfectly honest, I think that hot flashes are something that not only make every woman hate being a woman but are also the one thing that can make any person miserable.

When you are feeling a hot flash, you can feel everything from a rapid heartbeat all the way to dizziness and weakness. Those are not things that you want to experience ever and did you know that there are natural ways that you can get rid of hot flashes?

Well, Black Cohash extract is just one ingredient that you can use in order to assist with your hot flashes. Some other herbs include wild yam extract, sage extract and even chaste tree berry extract. All of these are natural and fantastic!

Coming Down With A Cold? Boost Up Your Immune System!

Heather — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:34:01 +0000

The weather is slowly but surely changing and do you know what that means? Well – it means that a cold is right around the corner and catching a cold and getting sick is something that is so stressful that honestly … I do everything I can to prevent it. The one thing that I hate about colds or trying to prevent them is that you have to take so many drugs – well, not anymore. We are going to teach you some natural ways to boost up your immune system so you won’t have to worry about getting sick!

The first thing is taking Echinacea. This is often used in combination with golden seal. Golden seal can actually lower your blood sugar levels as well, so it should not be used if you have hypoglycemia. Garlic is another popular choice when you are trying to ward off a cold, but it also is a natural antibiotic that can fight fungi.

Finally, elderberry is something that can prevent viruses from being able to reproduce in your body and it will certainly strength up your immune system. These are just a few ways!

How To Lower Your Stress With Lavender!

Heather — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:24:02 +0000

If there is one thing that you should do when you are stressed out, it is going to be relax. While there are many different ways to relax, one of the greatest herbs in the world to help you relax and wind down is going to be lavender. There are many different ways that you can use lavender to your benefit and that is exactly what we are going to talk about now.

One of the greatest ways to use lavender is going to be via aromatherapy; however that is not the only way. Did you know that there are many different bath products that use lavender so you can truly relax your body in the hot water with a scent that is calming? Another way to use lavender is in your food – eating things with lavender in it is a fantastic way to ensure that you are going to calm down.

Lavender is something that so many people have used in the past and continue to use. All around, it is a fantastic herb and can really help you in the long run.