Stress is the bodies way of helping us avoid a potentially life threatening situation. In order to cope the body goes through some major changes which include:
- stress hormones being released
- an increased heart rate
- rapid and shallow breathing
- glucose flooding the body
- brain activity changes
- tensing of muscles
- reprioritisation of bodily functions
These changes are appropriate to help get us out of danger, however, being continually in this state is not good for our health.
If you experience stress on a frequent basis here are 6 techniques you can use to reduce it:
- ensure you get good quality sleep
- eat a healthy diet
- participate in relaxation techniques such as yoga
- practice mindfulness
- spend time with people you love
- take regular exercise
Take the above on-board and feel less stressed and feel better.
Lemon balm or Melissa Officinalis has a long tradition of use as a herbal medicine. Used mainly to calm spasm in the gut and as an anti- depressive it has more recently been found to improve memory and concentration. This makes it ideal for anyone who suffers from a nervous stomach or could be a good idea this time of year for children under exam stress. Further aided by the fact it is antimicrobial and decongestant it may help keep colds away, which no one wants when they are studying.
For real ease of use that has added benefits Lamberts have produced Theanine and lemon Balm complex. L-Theanine is a fascinating amino acid that is present in normal tea and is believed to be responsible for that unique ‘nice cup of tea’ feeling.
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