Sit Back and Relax: Holiday Stress Management

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November/December 2005
By Kim Erickson 
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Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata). If the stressors of the season are causing sleepless nights, try passionflower. This herb has been used for centuries to reduce anxiety and induce sleep. In one review, researchers noted that this herbal sedative can ease the tension, restlessness and irritability that can prevent getting a good night’s sleep.

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Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea). Russian research indicates that this adaptogen reduces stress and fatigue, improves memory, enhances concentration and physical fitness, and increases overall well-being. Better yet, rhodiola stimulates the immune system, enabling the body’s defenses to ward off the effects of stress. Most herbalists recommend taking 200 to 600 mg daily before meals.

Kim Erickson is the author of Drop-Dead Gorgeous: Protecting Yourself from the Hidden Dangers of Cosmetics (Contemporary Books, 2002) and a frequent contributor to Herbs for Health.

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