By Travis DavisHW499: Bachelor’s Capstone in Health and WellnessProfessor Edward Eaves

 VITAMINS, HERBS, NUTRITIONAL

SUPPLEMENTS, & FOODS FOR STRESS

RELIEFAUGUST 26, 2014

Rhodiola rosea  (R. rosea) is one of the most promising plant medicines in the treatment of depression

Rhodiola Rosea  is an adaptogen, meaning that it helps the body and brain cells “adapt to” stress, trauma, anxiety, exhaustion and fatigue

The herb stimulates the nervous system, decreases depression, enhances work performance

Eliminates fatigue Possesses antioxidant properties Cardiopulmonary protective characteristics

(Etcheverry, 2011).

RHODIOLA ROSEA

Folic Acid is a member of the B Vitamin Family. Folic Acid is found in foods and can be taken as a supplement. Folic Acid is a mood stabilizer, helps reduce stress and anxiety.

FOLIC ADIC

Passion Flower is an herb. Every part of the plant can be uti l ized for health benefits.Although this plant doesn’t stabi l ize mood, i t supports the nervous system, helps the muscles in the body relax and promotes sleep.

PASSION FLOWER

Berr ies of a l l k ind are packed with ant ioxidants , ant i -inflammator ies and ant i -funga ls that protect and repa ir cel ls . I f you are eat ing foods, tak ing v i tamins/supplements that natura l ly reduce the inflammation in your body, the body wi l l funct ion better overa l l .

BERRIES

Magnesium is an essential element in the body that we need in our system to function properly. You can find magnesium in some food but due to the chemicals used on most crops, generally people are deficient. You can find magnesium supplements or vitamins and magnesium oil is a great alternative that can be used topically. It helps with aches, gives an energy boost, promotes sleep, releases stress and works as a natural deodorant,

MAGNESIUM OIL

Iodine similar to magnesium is an element that is essential to our human bodies. Iodine rich ingredients and foods aren’t always easy to maintain and sustain in most areas which leads to iodine deficiencies. 2-3 drops/day of Lugols 7% Iodine can bring iodine levels in the body back to a healing state.

IODINE

Etcheverry, Paz. (2011). Herbal Spotlight: Rhodiola Rosea for Stress-Relief. Retrieved From: http://healthandwellness.kaplan.edu/articles/cam/Herbal%20Spotlight%20-%20Rhodiola%20Rosea%20for%20Stress-Relief.html

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