Chronic Stress

This is a living page, not an extensive list, just the remedies I’ve come across so far for this ailment. I’m always learning, so I’ll keep adding as I discover more.

Chronic stress can lead to conditions such as anxiety, depression, weight loss or gain, fatigue, sleep disruption, and hypertension to name a few. Making lifestyle changes in order to reduce stress levels can prevent some of these conditions as well as strengthen the nervous system.

• Exercise (clears the stress hormone, cortisol)

• Yoga, get the benefits of clearing cortisol plus the breathing that can calm and balance the mind and body

• Hot baths

• Breathing exercises 

• Massage

• Spiritual time, meditation, prayer, worship

• Feeding the heart with the arts, creating, sharing

• Connecting with people and pets

• Adequate sleep

• Tapping

• Dr. Christopher Relax-Eze Formula

• Heart Ease herbal tea blend

• Bliss blend

• Kiddie Calm Formula

• Music Therapy

• Pleasure Books - express gratitude

• Micro Neurofeedback Therapy: useful for any conditions connected to the brain including mental health issues and all that follow. (Look for at a local wellness center)

• Adaptogen herbs

• Nervine tonic and sedative herbs

• Nerve formulas

Other Resources for Further Learning

Natural Stress Relievers - Dr. Axe

Herbal Self-Care for Stress Management Course - The Herbal Academy