Tag: anxiety
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Skullcap Herb Soothes Tension and Supports Wellness
Grown in meadows and wetland habitats, skullcap herb has been used in traditional herbal medicine to instill a sense of gentle calm. One of the most versatile herbs, skullcap also is used in holistic practices to help quell anxiety, calm symptoms of neuropathy, decrease inflammation, soothe irritability, and relieve headaches and tension. There are two…
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Can Bach’s Rescue Remedy Rescue You from Anxiety?
Rescue Remedy is a type of Bach Flower Remedy, a line of flower essences developed by Dr. Edward Bach during the early Twentieth Century. An English physician, Bach believed that many illnesses were caused by negative emotional states. He put forth the theory that conditions such as chronic stress, anxiety, and depression could be alleviated…
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Nadi Shodhana: The Simple and Powerful Tool to Create Calm
Nadi Shodhana, or “alternate nostril breathing,” is a yogic practice intended to balance and clear the circulation of air through your nasal passages. This simple, yet powerful technique has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and yogic practices to settle the mind, body, and emotions. Alternate nostril breathing can help: Nadi Shodhana is a great…
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Anxiety: Holistic Solutions for Adults and Kids
Anxiety often goes hand-in-hand with the stress that many adults and children experience in our modern world. Persistent worry, feeling overwhelmed, or being nervous about specific events, or even life in general, can contribute to the experience of anxiety. If this heightened emotional state escalates to where it interferes with a person’s ability to participate…
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California Poppy Eases Nervous Tension
The beautiful golden-orange state flower of California has several uses for troubling times. California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) has been used in the management of insomnia, mood disturbance, fatigue, and nervous tension. It may also reduce aches and pains associated with over-exertion and stress. California poppy contains biologically active chemicals recognized for causing sleepiness and relaxation. Some of…