Natural Stress Cures – Do They Really Work Or Are They Actually Just Placebo?

Stress is one of those things that is so common yet can cause a lot of disruption to your life. In this article, I take a look at some of the natural approaches you can take to help cure your anxiety and lead a stress-free, happy life.

Probably the most effective of the natural herbal remedies is St. John’s Wort. It is a safe herbal remedy which can be purchased in shops in many countries. It comes from the Hypericum Perforatum plant — a yellow-flowering herb which grows wildly in many meadows throughout the world.

St. John’s Wort is a very effective herb, and is known as the “happiness herb”. Many people find that it greatly improves their mood, calms them down, and even enhances their sleep and dreaming. It also has very few side effects, and many people even report having no side-effects at all.

Another herb worth using is Valerian. Its plant name is Valeriana officinalis, which has pink sweet-smelling flowers and grows in the northern hemisphere from June to September. It is often referred to as nature’s valium, because it has a similar effect but without the same side-effects.

Another natural thing you can do is Yoga. Yoga gently stretches, exercises and tones the body whilst simultaneously relaxing your mind. When you do yoga poses, you move into them slowly, in time with your breathing, and hold them for a specific number breaths. A lot of people find this to be the most relaxing form of exercise available. Consider joining a local yoga session, or purchasing one of the many instructional DVD’s or books available.

Walking is also great because it is a natural anxiety reliever. It relaxes the mind, integrates the left and right sides of the brain, and also reduces your blood pressure. Try to walk whenever you get the opportunity. At work, use the stairs rather than the elevator. If you need to go to the shops to buy something, walk instead of driving your car. Take every opportunity you can to walk.

Another great way to de-stress is to just become aware of your breathing. You do not need to control your breathing, just gently be aware of it. You can either, stop what you are doing and sit quietly to be aware of your breathing, or you can become aware of your breathing when you are doing something else. This won’t distract you from what you are doing; it will just calm your thoughts but make you more alert at the same time.

Also, if you are feeling anxious about things either in the past or in the future, try writing about them. Writing is known to be fantastic for relaxing the mind. When you write, you put your thoughts into words and this helps you gain some perspective on them. Writing about what’s worrying you can be as therapeutic as talking to someone. It feels like a weight has been removed from your shoulders.

G. Dauberman is an expert in stress reduction and relaxation methods. Find out more about Anxiety Remedies at his website HowToBeStressFree.info

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