Natural remedies and solutions for stress...?

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Ryder	canabis is a herbal remedy Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

claudia07822002	When I was in charge for curing my anemia, my omeopathist gave me Bardana pills and Fish oil to reduce the stress due to an intense period of study. Bardana lowers stress and anxiety, and increases concentration. I remember the pills were quite big with a wonderful taste. Fish oil is for increasing memory, it had a strange taste I have never liked. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

venus quality	St Johns Wort, breathing exercises, reflexology, aerobic exercise like kick boxing Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

rann_georgia	Valerian is an over the counter herb that is calming. As far as I know it has no side effects and isn't habit forming. Kava Kava is another herb out there but I wouldn't recommend that one. It's been banned in Germany and several other countries as causing possible liver damage. Be just a little bit selfish and set aside time for yourself to do something enjoyable every day. Get a pet. They say having a cat or dog helps relieve stress. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

claire d	St.johns wort will help as a short term fix for mood swings and general negativity. You can buy it from any chemist and super market. Hope this helps and the mood lifts soon-chin up xxx Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

heccyd	Yoga is brilliant... teaches you breathing techniques that help you to relax and concentrate. Obviously exercise also helps. Tried St Johns Wort? (inteferes with contraceptive pill mind) Or you could do what i do and drink lots of wine.... (!!!) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bryony A Weir	The best stress relievers are St.Johns Wort, and kalms sleeping tablets... Though I do suggest you consult a doctor before taking St'Johns Wort if there is any chance you may be pregnant. Also if you need to wind down at night time, I suggest you do some exercise prefferably at night so you use up all your energy to help you sleep better. When you do feel like winding down, have a hot bubble bath with candles with a book or shower radio to relax. Once you are ready for bed use some scented oils like Lavender which is excellent for sleep, and dab 2 drops onto your pillow. If you are stressed cut out caffeine in your diet, as it makes you more alert (which can make you anxious). 2 hours before bed, write down and compartmentalise all your worries from the day then leave it for the night......In the morning read it again and throw it away or burn it as a symbol of a new day..... Amen and I hope my suggestions work Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crazy_gurl	yoga and meditation are the best ways to fight stress and keep your body fit...... its way better than hours of exercising for hours...... you otta try it out.....it'll work for sure...... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Vinny	SKUNK???? Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

anon	Yoga, Camile tea, exercise, relaxation tapes /Cd's and most importantly a good friend to talk your worries over with. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kerrywoman	welll...... the more ways you tackle this the better. First thing to do is exercise, to clear all those stress hormones out of your system. A good walk in a beautiful setting (if possible) with a bit of fresh air works wonders. Try to get in a walk every day until this passes over - exercise has been proved to be as effective as counselling in people suffering from depression, so put it to use for you! Even just 30 mins will have a great effect ...... Second, Lavender baths are a great one - but you need to put the Lavender oil (about 6 drops should be enough, but adjust to your taste!) into a glass of milk before you add it to your bath. This helps the oil to dissipate, if you add it straight to the bath water it just sits on top. Go mad and use a whole pint of milk if you want, it will moisturise your skin and make the whole experience very Cleopatra-ish. A bath an hour or so before bed works very well for me, followed by soft fluffy pjs and a glass of wine! Treat yourself to new pjs if you haven't any suitably comfy ones. Treating yourself well and prioritising your own care will have a knock-on effect - the old "I'm worth it" cliche is actually kinda true. Best of luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

daz j	a holiday to australia Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Angel	Hi I have the same problem and went to the doctors and he recommended to go and see the homeopath in one of the store in my town. So i went to see them and told them my symptoms, I said I get down alot, angry, moodswings, and snappy all the time and she recommended Passiflora tablets. These are herbal and have no side effets and dont interfere with other medicines. So they are safe to take. If you think they are like calms they are not. They work and you will feel an improvement from the first time you take them. I have been much better now with taking these and they have worked on people I my mum now takes them and my aunty. As I am young the doctor didnt want to put me on anti depressants as a fear I will get addicted to them. My dad is on anti depressants and these help him also if he forgets to take a tablet he takes these and he agrees there just as good but are not addictive. Have a word in your local herbal store and see what they can give you. there are other that you can take if you symptoms are different. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bob	Light exercise and sleep are great. Hot baths may be good, too. If you can discover the source of your negativity, perhaps by talking to a close friend, this might help. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Christine	Take some BACH rescue remedy, you should be able to pick it up in most chemists, or some St Johns Wort, and you should be able to get that in most health food places like Holland and Barrot Hope you feel better soon Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ANDREW H	Stop worrying & dont read newspapers or watch the news on TV. listen to the radio. Drink plenty of water Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Simple Life? HAHA	Peppermint oil and Lavender are both good for stress. In a bath or in a simmer pot. also Kava Kava and Valerian root are good to help you relax and get good rest which is also a high priority during times of extra stress. This has always worked for me. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ahm_wong	Natural remedy wise i've heard that St.Johns Wort is a good supplement to take - it's meant to help you stay calm - essential to sort out these short term issues. Yoga is also great! I swear by it - it's either some time not to worry and concentrate on not falling over or it can help you see things in a different perspective. You can do it at any time that suits you and you don't need any expensive equipment to get started - don't get sucked in by all the products on offer - a towel on your bedroom floor will do for starters if you're strapped for cash! On the other hand, if you have some spare £ lying around, you could try Origins - they have an anti-stress product line that uses aromatherapy. If you are also experiencing mood swings - this could be helped by adjusting your diet - a test showed that i was deficient in Magnesium and Zinc and since taking them as supplements i haven't experienced my usual monthly bout of irritation. Obviously your case is different but mood swings are still governed by the same hormones etc. right?! Finally, remember it's good to talk - so call someone who doesn't mind having a sore ear and let it all out! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mariette	Hi there, i went through a period of stress etc last year and i tried st johns wart, its herbal but it did help relieve things a little! Stay positive and try and focus on the good instead of the bad! (easier said than done) but give it a shot! I hope u feel better soon x Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

I heart HBK	please don't take this the wrong way - and i don't mean to offend AT ALL but try a little...um...self help. It is relaxing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Tilly Ward	organic wine, essential oil orange is good too Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa D	Lavender - Tesco used to do a good Lavender pulse stick that you roll onto your wrists & it emits the scent throughout the day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

IZ	Lavender on your pillow at night. Yoga is good but you can also do some simple stretching before bedtime to make yourself physically relaxed. Read a good book or listen to calming music before bedtime. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

malcolm m	plenty of exercise and a hot bath afterwards-lay off the booze though ,its only a temporary lift and if you've overdone it, makes you feel even worse. Try to get plenty of quality sleep. I find that the sea air works wonders, blowing away the cobwebs and calming me when I'm stressed out. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Caine7SFG	Listening to Fripp&Eno albums "No pussyfooting & Evening Star", a good smoke of skunk from your local dealer, works wonders also. I was a stress merchant, believe me, I hope you get over your situation, it is difficult, always remain positive when possible, look at like swimming, you have to get to the other side. (A wee prayer now and again helps, thats if you are religious, I found churches very calming and helped take my mind of things).. Good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gingermano	Please dont take my first suggestion the wrong way. Try pleasing yourself if you know what I mean.. Hot bath ladida. Eat well, no shxt food, this compounds the problem, chicken salads are so easy to make, (cut chicken, fry add some herbs or simply salt pepper serve with salad). Cut out fizzy drinks drink water. Excercise, start walking a lot more to gather your thoughts if you are active go for a run in the morning before the stress and then the same at the evening.. I think you will find your negativity will also go by the wayside but remember negative thoughts ONLY affect you and your growth, others will simply acknowldge or switch off Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Soul Doctor	Homeopathic Treatment(s) for Anxiety/Stress/Mood Swings :- ANXIETY & STRESS :- Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses) Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses) With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses) Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses) Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses) Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses) Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses) Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses) Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses) Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses) Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses) Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses) Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly. Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge. Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence) Take Care and God Bless You ! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

BelleVegetarienne	Well, when you go to sleep, try putting some Lavender scented stuff around you. You can get some Lavender cream from The Body Shop to rub next to your eyes and that can help calm you down and help you sleep better. Also try taking a nice long bath, that's what my Mum does when my sister and I are really Bugging her. Hope that helps you! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hellraisersteve	St Johns Wort has been known to be a effective remedy for stress or i would suggest plenty of exercise and sleep to take your mind off things. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

glgl	I'd say listen to music you love & makes you feel peaceful. I know it's too simple, but even in the background it'll help. Also if u can remember take as many deep breaths as you can throughout the day.this is very relaxing. I find water is very relaxing, wether I go & sit in a jacuzzi, or take showers or baths or go & sit by the sea-side.(it's too cold to go swimming now!) I read somewhere recently that Siberian Ginseng is relaxing & is used to help the body deal with stress (see link) & it's actually a muscle relaxant! Also Skullcap tea is supposed to be good for stress. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Twisty	Please ignore the recommendation for kava Kava as it has been ruled unsafe. I use rescue remedy and kalms tablets for a quick fix. I suffer from killer pms and find that intensive exercise such as a taerobics class is the most effective. Also try not to give in to chocolate cravings (ugh I've eaten mini eggs and maltesers all day!) because you feel sluggish and guilty afterwards. Try a Lavender linen spray for your bedlinen and have a lush bubble bath (not too hot) with Radox in it-they do some delicious fragrances and they all relieve stress. if you have a partner get them to massage your back and shoulders with any type of massage oil-even almond oil will feel and smell lovely. If you are feeling really aggressive, digging the garden is helpful but you may ache afterwards. If you don't have a pet, offer to walk a neighbour's dog (preferably not a staffy or rottweiler) or visit a pet shop and study the fish tanks. It may sound weird, but it actually de-stresses you listening to the water. All these things don't cost much, if anything, so I hope I've given you some ideas. Hope you're feeling better soon:) Love Aunty Twist xxx (why do you think they call me twisty in the first place? Aargh!) Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No