Nutrition can play an important role in balancing hormones, building resilience and supporting mental health. Read about the 4 herbs that could help you manage stress and help you with your overall well-being.
Psychologist Dr. Jenn Anders in her recent Instagram post suggests four effective herbs for stress management and overall well-being.
Ashwagandha: A systematic review of Ashwagandha intervention in human trials suggests great improvements in self-report outcomes on anxiety and stress.
Eleuthero root or Siberian Ginseng: It is high in potassium and magnesium, the minerals that are known to help in easing anxiety. Eleuthero also increases the synthesis of hormones responsible for managing stress.
Rhodiola: Rhodiola's efficacy in treating anxiety and disease isn't well-known in the west. However, that does not mean it doesn't work. Traditional practices use Rhodiola to improve stress tolerance and resilience for physical and emotional stress.
Hawthorn: Scientists have been investigating hawthorn as a potential novel treatment for anxiety disorders. In traditional Chinese medicine, hawthorn berries are commonly recommended to help treat high blood pressure.
