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Natural Stress Relief:
Supplements that Really Work

Looking for natural stress relief for your stress and anxiety? Many people do not realize that there is a natural approach to stress that really works. This natural approach to healing their stress, anxiety or depression is a great alternative for those who do not want to take prescription medications.

I was very happy to find out that I had a choice. There are many people who cannot tolerate the symptoms that psychiatric medications produce and some just don't like the idea of taking them at all because the risk of side effects are either too scary or unpredictable. Either way, I am happy to say that there is a more natural way to recover.

Natural supplements provide real relief and the great thing is that they have little to no side effects and are not addicting.

For me, natural stress relief was a godsend. I found great relief in using natural supplements. I realized early on that medications were not for me and I quickly turned to natural supplements instead. This may not be the right choice for you but it was certainly the right choice for me.

Natural stress relief can be found in vitamins, amino acids, and herbs. Whether you choose one or a combination of more than one, it brings relief just knowing you can try different things to see what works best for you.

For a full list on what herbs work for stress, anxiety and depression, visit Herbs For Stress

Some Basic Natural Stress Relief Recommendations

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Stress and Anxiety:

▪ L-Theanine - 100 mg daily to produce a calming effect or 400 mg (4 capsules) throughout the day for a mood-enhancing effect

▪ Lemon Balm

▪ St. John's Wort - 300 to 900 mg daily

▪ Valerian - 40 mg daily

▪ B Complex Vitamins

▪ Magnesium

▪ GABA

▪ L-tryptophan - 500 to 1000 milligrams (mg) daily

▪ D,L-phenylalanine - 500 to 1000 mg in the morning, not to be taken with protein foods

▪ L-Tyrosine - 500 to 1000 mg in the morning, not to be taken with protein foods

▪ Melatonin - 300 micrograms (mcg) to 3 mg in the evening, one half hour prior to bedtime

▪ Omega 3 Fatty Acids also known as EPA/DHA

▪ Garum armoricum Extract

Depression:

▪ B Complex Vitamins

▪ Zinc - 15 to 30 mg daily (Zinc boosts the body's natural defenses)

▪ Vitamin C - you need more vitamin C during stressful times

▪ Vitamin E - promotes a healthy nervous system

▪ Omega 3 Fatty Acids also known as EPA/DHA

▪ SAMe - 400 to 1200 mg daily without food

▪ St. John's Wort - 300 to 900 mg daily

▪ D,L-phenylalanine - 500 to 1000 mg early in the day

▪ L-Tyrosine - 500 to 1000 mg daily

▪ Tryptophan - 500 to 1000 mg once or twice daily on an empty stomach

▪ 5-HTP

Obsessive Thinking:

▪ L-theanine - 200 milligrams (mg) twice daily to decrease the symptoms of OCD

▪ Tryptophan - 2g taken in the evening on an empty stomach

▪ St. John's Wort  - 300 to 900 mg daily

▪ Melatonin - 10mg at night to start

Seasonal Affective Disorder:

▪ Melatonin - 2 milligrams (mg) around 15 to 30 minutes before bedtime

▪ Tryptophan - 500 to 2000 mg at night on an empty stomach or with a protein-free snack (carbohydrates may increase absorption)

▪ 5-HTP - 50 to 200 mg taken at night on an empty stomach or with a protein-free snack (carbohydrates may increase absorption)

▪ B Complex Vitamins

▪ SAMe - 200 mg daily

▪ Magnesium - 160 to 500 mg at bedtime

▪ St. John’s Wort - 300 to 900 mg daily on an empty stomach

▪ Omega 3 Fatty Acids also known as EPA/DHA

Alternative Mental Health Website

For those interested in finding a doctor/practitioner that promotes and encourages natural stress relief methods, including non-drug approaches to mental health there is AlternativeMentalHealth.com . A popular advocate of this website is Margo Kidder, actress known in the movie Superman. This website will link you to testimonials, books, support groups, etc. It is well worth checking out if you are interested in natural approaches to healing. They discuss amino acids, vitamins as well as herbal remedies as well as the experiences of others.

Purchasing Natural Supplements

I know it's not easy to know where you should purchase vitamins and supplements. It can be scary especially because there are so many places that sell them.

One thing is for sure, it's really important to purchase supplements through a reputable company that sells pharmaceutical grade, pure, high quality vitamins, supplements and herbs.

Life Extension is a reputable company - probably the best around. Not so sure? Click for a Free One Year Complimentary subscription to Life Extension magazine (no purchase necessary either!)

Recommended Reading

Janet Maccaro , PhD, C.N.C., author of Breaking The Grip Of Dangerous Emotions offers nutritional information on natural supplements for stress, anxiety and depressive disorders. She has personally experienced panic attacks and emotional exhaustion and she speaks from personal experience. Her book is highly recommended. A must read!

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