What Are Adaptogens? How Do They Help with Stress and Anxiety?
Adaptogens are a category of plants that help you adapt to all forms of stress: noise, physical exertion, chemical toxins, cold, exhaustion, psychological stress, and so on. They simultaneously help you feel less jittery and more energetic.
Adaptogens help you feel less anxious by moderating how your body deals with stress. They adapt and they help you adapt. They can serve as a general tonic that helps you feel better overall.
In this post, you’ll learn how adaptogens work, what makes them different from stimulants, and which ones are best for stress relief—backed by global traditions and modern research.
- Ann Silvers
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Stress Relieving Mental Wellness Gifts from $5 to $1000+
Since more than 40 million Americans are living with anxiety and almost everyone has to deal with stress in their lives, chances are that someone on your gift list could use a gift that improves their stress resilience.
I've put together a list of 10 stress relieving gifts from under $5 to more than $1000 to give you lots of ideas. And I've included product links to make your shopping easy.
- Ann Silvers
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The Four Elements for Treating Mental Health
While investigating research into the mental health benefits of saunas, I came across an interesting article about using the Four Elements —Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—that are at the core of many traditional approaches to health and well-being around the globe, to think about possible natural interventions for mental health improvement . . .
Sauna Benefits: Enhancing Physical and Mental Health
The use of heat and sweat for health, well-being, and ceremony goes back thousands of years in many cultures across the globe. Recent research is putting scientific backing behind these traditional practices and the modern use of saunas for reducing stress and improving health and mood.
Discover how saunaing can increase your healthspan (longevity + wellbeing).
- Ann Silvers
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What are Fractal Patterns and How Can They Calm You
Chances are that you've been drawn to fractals but don't know it. Fractals are repeating patterns that recur on smaller and smaller scales. These patterns are found in nature (shells, flowers, the rings of an onion), architecture, and art.
Research shows that looking at these patterns has a calming effect. The effect can be quite profound and immediate.
Click Read More for images of fractals in nature, food, architecture and more.
- Ann Silvers
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How Weighted Blankets Work for Anxiety, Sleep, and More
If you are troubled by anxiety or have difficulty sleeping, a weighted blanket (AKA gravity blanket) may help. In this post, I'll explain what weighted blankets are, how they work, their benefits for children and adults, and what to look for when you are "weighing" your options (pun intended) to buy one.
- Ann Silvers
- Tags: anxiety anxiety relief natural remedies for anxiety stress
