3 natural remedies to combat stress and anxiety

How can we help ourselves combat stress naturally? Are there solutions that are both healthy and effective?

This article sheds light on stress and anxiety and offers 3 remedies and clinically proven natural products to combat stress and anxiety.

GABA 

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, better known by the acronym GABA, is an important neurotransmitter (brain messenger) that is abundant in the central nervous system. The primary function of GABA is to induce a calm and alert state while reducing nervousness and mental hyperactivity. A brain producing sufficient GABA provides its host with stable mood, sustained concentration, and inner calm.

However, when GABA production decreases, mood or neurological disorders may be experienced. Typically, symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia are the first to surface.

In the pharmaceutical market, drugs aimed at treating anxiety mainly interact with GABA. By opting for a more natural avenue, the chosen product should also focus on the cause, namely the balance of the neurotransmitter. ¹

Clinical studies have focused on the Pharma GABA product, produced naturally by the fermentation of beneficial bacteria present in the kimchi. These studies having measured the physiological effects of stress have demonstrated that Pharma GABA causes relaxation and reduces stress markers, including the hormone cortisol. ²  

Natural Factors bottle it Pharma GABA to offer you all the benefits of relaxation and quickly counteract nervousness and anxiety. Pharma GABA is available in capsules or in chewable tablets.

Mental Calm

Mental Calm is a product featuring the L-theanine, an amino acid coming from green tea. This amino acid is known for its calming effect on the nervous system.

According to clinical studies, the L-theanine provides a reduction in stress and anxiety while promoting alertness and better concentration. ³

It is a natural product recommended for attention disorders, mild depression, anxiety and premenstrual syndrome. Mental Calm may also reduce the adverse effects of caffeine while promoting non-drowsy relaxation. ^3,4

Due to its modulatory effect on brain waves, L-theanine reduces feelings of stress and anxiety throughout the day. In addition, it improves the quality of sleep by fighting against mental hyperactivity. This is mainly due to its stimulating effect on the alpha waves of the brain which lead to calm while reducing beta waves, which are associated with nervousness, scattering of ideas and hyperactivity. ⁵

Mental calm of Natural Factors is available in La Boîte à Grains branches in a chewable format with a good tropical fruit taste.

Serenity Formula

The formula Serenity of Natural Factors includes a blend of healthy, natural ingredients to combat exhaustion.

When stress sets in and persists, different signs of exhaustion can appear including depression, inability to concentrate, anxiety, fatigue, insomnia, apathy and low immunity. In order to remedy this state, it is imperative to implement stress management tools while improving stress tolerance. ⁶

To do this, the body needs to be supported. This is why it is imperative to nourish and address the health of adrenal glands.

The adrenals are glands located above the kidneys that produce three important hormones, including cortisol, the stress hormone. When the adrenal glands continually produce cortisol due to exposure to intense, prolonged stress, they become fatigued. ⁷

 This leads to a less good ability to adapt to stress and changes while triggering concentration and mood disorders.

To support the health of the adrenal glands and improve stress tolerance, the formula Serenity includes a synergistic blend of plants beneficial for the nervous system, including adaptogens that can reduce symptoms of exhaustion. Rhodiola and Siberian ginseng help build mental stamina during times of stress, while ashwagandha and lavender calm the nervous system.

Treating the exhaustion of the adrenal glands is the step to follow to promote the health of the body and mind. Don't wait, try the formula Serenity from today.

About the author

Naturopaths from La Boite à Grains

Team of qualified and certified naturopaths (ND) in Gatineau in Outaouais.

Original article written by Véronique Cousineau