Wednesday, May 20, 2009

What is the best herbal supplement found in health food stores for relaxation/stress w/out drowsiness


What is the best herbal supplement found in health food stores for relaxation/stress w/out drowsiness?
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Mental Health - 9 Answers

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1 :
flax seed oil and ginkgo biloba
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Bachs Natural Remedy - just a few drops on your tongue, works wonders.
3 :
Try some chamomile tea.
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gamma amino butyric acid gaba
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Valerian root will relax without making you drowsy. Also, melatonin is the chemical the body produces, when you go to sleep. Taken in higher dosages (3 mg), it will knock you out. However, if you cut the dosage down to 1 mg, or even 300-600 mcg (mcg = 1/1000 of a mg), it just makes you nice and relaxed. Hope this helps.
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You might try Valerian Root. Although it is touted as a safe and mild sleep aid, most people with real sleep disorders find it not quite strong enough as a soporific (sleep aid) but admit that it usally is effective as a supplement for relaxation or anti-anxiety. You should be able to find it in any good health food or herbal store. I have found that the Valerian root powder, made from ground-up roots is the most effective form of the herb. You can mix it with warm water like a tea. But be forwarned!:: it tastes awful! LOL. So you might want to dess it up a bit with some honey or something. Valerian root is also available in tablet or capsule form. If you opt for this, get the caps which are filled with the same ground up powder. And of course, if you're already taking any kind of anti-anxiety meds, like xanax or something, ask your Doc before you try Valerian.
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Two drops of Oil of Peppermint on your wrist might help. Breathe the aroma deeply and it will calm you. I've wondered if the deep breathing is just as calming as the Oil of Peppermint. Oh well....as long as it works, right?
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I had good results from 'Nutri-Calm' by Nature's Sunshine.
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St John's Wort! St. John's wort has been used for centuries to treat mental disorders and nerve pain. In ancient times, herbalists wrote about its use as a sedative and a treatment for malaria, as well as a balm for wounds, burns, and insect bites. Today, St. John's wort is used by some for depression, anxiety, and/or sleep disorders



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