Stress

There are so many terms that can stand for “stress” – burned-out, whipped, frazzled, and just plain tired. It is a common feeling for people and can occur everyday! All it takes to feel stress is one little event that makes all our muscles bunch – like a criticism from our boss – or makes out blood boil – like being cut off in traffic. There is so much to do and there never seems to be enough time to get it all done!

Some of the more common symptoms of stress are tiredness, moodiness, anxiety, and an overall overwhelmed feeling. These feelings can lead to physical symptoms, like sore muscles, headaches, and insomnia.

The cause of stress are too numerous to list, but many causes of stress come from problems at work or at home. The endless amount of paperwork at the office or the endless pile of dishes at home can all lead to someone who is “stressed out”.

Home Remedies for Stress:

Fortunately for those who are suffering with stress, there are home remedies that can help alleviate it! The following are some very easy, totally natural cures you can try for stress:

Listen to Soothing Music:

Music can calm and relax a person better than almost anything else. You can try vocal recordings, called relaxation tapes, but plain old music can be a very affective home remedy for stress by itself. There are new age music recordings, as well as nature recordings of the ocean, the night, and even a rainy day.

Practice Deep Breathing:

Deep breathing is an amazing natural cure for stress. Take a deep breath in, allowing your abdomen to expand, and then collapse it as you exhale. Oftentimes, breathing alone can calm you and help to alleviate the stress you are feeling.

Count to Ten:

Before you over-react to something that has happened, step to the side and count to ten. Taking this brief amount of time to yourself is a wonderful home remedy for your stress. Professionals say that counting to ten is a great way to take control of your stress before it takes control of you!

Massage:

During times of stress, it is not unusual to get knotted muscles. Getting a massage can help relax those muscles, thus taking away some of the stress. A massage is a great natural cure for feelings of stress and anxiety.

Think Positive:

Thinking in a negative way can add to stressful feelings. When you think positively, you are offering yourself the best natural cure for stress there is.

Herbal Remedies

The University of Maryland Medical Center lists the following 11 herbs a helpful for stress reduction.

• American Ginseng
• Asian Ginseng
• Brewer's Yeast
• German Chamomile
• Kava Kava
• Lemon Balm
• Roman Chamomile
• Siberian Ginseng
• Skullcap
• Tyrosine
• Valerian