Stress Less

Chamomile and Valerian Tea

So it has been a while since I've made a post. I've been busy trying to keep up with school int he summer and thus feeling a little stressed and exhausted. I thought I'd discuss one of my stress-busting tips: Tea! Yes Tea again. Is there anything it can't do?

Currently I am sipping on some chamomile tea with the magic ingredient of Valerian. Valerian is used for insomnia and anxiety. It is a natural alternative to benzodiazepine drugs, and as a sedative for nerves, stress and even cramps!  Some research shows that valerian has an effect that is calming but doesn't cause sleepiness the following day. (Yay!) When used as a sleeping aid, valerian appears to be most effective on users who have difficulty falling asleep.  Valerian has also been shown to have positive results on users who wake up during the night. Valerian often seems only to work when taken over a long time  (several weeks), though some users find that it takes effect immediately. 

Chamomile is also great for reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
It has been found to contain fairly strong antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory constituents and is particularly effective in treating stomach and intestinal cramps.

So if you have a case of the achey-breakys or restless nights... Chamomile + Valerian.

Cheers!