Go from ‘dis-stressed’ to ‘de-stressed’ with the help of herbs and nutrients. Both herbs and nutrients along with diet play a major role in getting our body’s back on track. As many of you know I will often prescribe both a herbal and nutritional formulation to help you get the most out of your prescription in a much shorter time-frame. Liquid herbs still do tend to be my favourite option as they are more readily absorbed into the body and give a greater scope for individualised treatment. Where liquid herbs tend to be a downfall is unfortunately in their taste, however compliance has recently improved with the addition of a small dose of flavoring mix – so goodbye to foul tasting herbs!
• Rhodiola and Withania are two of my favourite herbs to enhance the body’s response to stress. Rhodiola has been shown to reduce both physical and mental fatigue during times of stress.
• The herbs, Passionflower, Zizyphus and Magnolia have been traditionally used for reducing stress, anxiety and nervous tension.
• St John’s Wort is well-known for supporting healthy mood and protecting against the effects of stress
• Magnesium, glutamine and B vitamins are used in abundance during times of stress, when the body’s requirement for these key nutrients is increased. Magnesium assists in muscle relaxation and calms the nervous system.
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