Anxiety & Stress? Is there natural relief?

Stress and Anxiety... its how the brain and body respond to any demand.
Every type of demand or stressor—such as exercise, work, school, major life changes, or traumatic events—can be stressful.  Stress can affect your health. It is important to pay attention to how you deal with minor and major stress events so that you know when to seek help.

Everyone feels stressed from time to time.
Some people may cope with stress more effectively or recover from stressful events more quickly than others. There are different types of stress—all of which carry physical and mental health risks. A stressor may be a one time or short term occurrence, or it can be an occurrence that keeps happening over a long period of time.
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Examples of stress include:

• Routine stress related to the pressures of work, school, family and other daily responsibilities
• Stress brought about by a sudden negative change, such as losing a job, divorce, or illness
• Traumatic stress experienced in an event like a major accident, war, assault, or a natural disaster where people may be in danger of being seriously hurt or killed. People who experience traumatic stress often experience temporary symptoms of mental illness, but most recover naturally soon after.

Health problems can occur if the stress response goes on for too long or becomes chronic, such as when the source of stress is constant, or if the response continues after the danger has subsided.

With chronic stress, those same life-saving responses in your body can suppress immune, digestive, sleep, and reproductive systems, which may cause them to stop working normally.

The effects of stress tend to build up over time.   

"7" important tips: 
Taking practical steps to manage your stress can reduce or prevent these effects.
​PLEASE make #7 a priority!

1. Recognize the Signs of your body's response to stress, such as difficulty sleeping, increased alcohol and other substance use, being easily angered, feeling depressed, and having low energy.
2. Talk to Your Doctor or Health Care Provider. Get proper health care for existing or new health problems.
3. Get Regular Exercise. Just 30 minutes per day of walking can help boost your mood and reduce stress.
4. Try a Relaxing Activity. Explore stress coping programs, which may incorporate quiet time for yourself, getting outside in nature and gentle exercises. Schedule regular times for these and other healthy and relaxing activities. Learn more about these techniques on the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) website at (www.nccih.nih.gov/health/stress).
5. Set Goals and Priorities. Decide what must get done and what can wait, and learn to say no to new tasks if they are putting you into overload. Note what you have accomplished at the end of the day, not what you have been unable to do.
6. Stay Connected with people who can provide emotional and other support.
7. MOST IMPORTANTLY, draw close to GOD.  Begin reading the Psalms.  I find them to be so comforting and calming.  When you bring you overflowing life to God, He will fill you spiritually which in turn will allow you to cope emotionally and physically.  He will never fail you! 

If you doctor insists on prescription drugs, please pray about it.
Often there is a natural alternative or lifestyle change that can help along with time spent alone in prayer.

Through the years, I have avoided any medications through prayer, wisdom from God, using what He has given us in nature and His guidance in my research.  I have always gone to Him in prayer when seeking answers to any physical symptoms and He has not failed me yet and don't believe He will fail to help you. 

I will admit, essential oils have been my foundation for wellness since 1997.  I am not stating that they are for everyone, but like I mentioned, talk with your doctor, seek God for guidance and He will lead and guide you to the right decision. 
 
Want something that is natural for stress relief? Below is one supplement that is produced by a company led by physicians and documented research.

Have you heard of Lemon balm? 
​Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a perennial herb in the mint family native to the Mediterranean region, has been scientifically validated to help promote sleep and relaxation.

​What’s more, lemon balm produces these calming effects while also enhancing memory and attention. Spend some time and read the REVIEWS.  
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Life Extension Enhanced Stress Relief (30 Vegetarian Capsules)

*****​When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.