Licorice
Did you know that licorice root can prevent stress? "Over time, stress can leave the adrenal gland exhausted by constantly producing adrenaline and cortisol. Licorice... can give the adrenal gland…
Aswhaghanda
Ashwagandha randomized control trials show that it can be very effective for stress and anxiety. If it were a pharmaceutical the effectiveness of Ashwagandha across these studies would be news.…
Reishi, Ginseng
"Reishi and Ginseng also share the adaptogenic effect and protect against biological, emotional and environmental stresses. Reishi contains 112 known triterpenes which may be the cause of it's anti-hypertensive action.…
Aswhaghanda
What are the kinds of mechanisms by which adaptogens such as Reishi from Japan or Ashwaghandha from India prevent or reduce stress? There are multiple dimensions of how adaptogens work:…
GABA, L-theanine
"The effect of orally administrated gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) on relaxation and immunity during stress has been investigated in humans. Two studies were conducted. The first evaluated the effect of GABA…
Harney & Sons' Egyptian Chamomile Tea @ Torch, U.P. Town Center
Biofactors
"The journal “Biofactors” presented two studies where GABA was introduced to humans to examine how it impacts relaxation. One examined the effect of GABA on brain waves and the other…
Harney & Sons' Egyptian Chamomile Tea @ Torch, U.P. Town Center
Chamomile tea
"Studies show that "Studies show that chamomile tea can bind to GABA receptors in the brain, helping to induce relaxation (1). This herbal tea targets the same nervous system receptors…
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Adaptogens
"There are only about nine well-researched adaptogens, said Winston: Asian Ginseng (Panax ginseng), American Ginseng (Panax quinqeufolius), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), Schisandra (Schisandra chinensis), Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), Shilajit…
Passionflower
"Passionflower tea is "kava-lite." It's not nearly as strong as kava and fewer studies have confirmed its benefits, but many people swear that Passionflower has provided them with the same…
L-theanine increases GABA, serotonin and dopamine
"L-theanine increases GABA, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals are neurotransmitters and do all sorts of things like regulating emotions, mood, concentration, alertness, energy, appetite and sleep. So regardless if your…
