Despite a growing appetite for the world of well-being, our lifestyles are, paradoxically, increasingly stressful - not to mention the current economic , ecological and geopolitical contexts which do not help matters. Beyond anxiety, stress can impact all areas of our lives (low energy, sleep disorders, unbalanced diet, etc.). To ease tensions, there are natural anti-stress remedies, easy to integrate into your daily life . We explain everything to you.
What to remember about stress?
Stress is, initially, essential to maintaining the balance of our body between mind and body but can become disabling for a large part of the population, around 95% of French people would be stressed or anxious in 2022 according to IFOP .
Indeed, stress induces all the responses of an organism subjected to different pressures from its environment to maintain its balance . It can arise at any time and situation, a succession of events can then provoke physiological as well as psychosomatic responses. Its responses are mainly due to a hormone , cortisol , which is the stress hormone . Its role is to inform the organs of the stressful event to adapt their functioning , stress will manifest itself by signs on the physical , emotional and mental levels.
When it becomes disabling and chronic , stress can lead to the appearance of illnesses such as migraines , skin and blood pressure problems or even heart disease . On a psychological level, it can cause depression or burnout , it is then necessary to put in place methods aimed at reducing it.
To relieve it and help you cope with it better, we offer you 5 natural anti-stress solutions .
The 5 natural anti-stress remedies
Plants, ancestral remedies to fight stress
It is one of the most effective natural remedies for combating stress. These include adaptogenic plants , which increase our body's resistance to stress and are therefore very effective against the excessive emotions generated by our contemporary lifestyle. These include:
- Ginseng , known for its many health benefits, fights fatigue and stress thanks to its antioxidant action and its regulation of brain and body activity .
- Rhodiola roots act directly on the release of stress hormones by inhibiting them. By restoring balance in the body, they help increase resistance to stress and prevent stressful events .
- Griffonia , widely used in herbal medicine, acts on the hormones responsible for depression and anxiety . Its stress-relieving properties make it an excellent candidate in the treatment of other stress-related illnesses but also infections such as neurodermatitis , ulcerative colitis or even thrombosis .
- Ashwagandha , particularly well-known in Asia in the sports world, helps improve performance but also resistance to stress . By helping to lower the body's cortisol level , the stress hormone, it helps improve the quality of life and the person's resistance to stress.
We also find other plants such as valerian , lemon balm and chamomile for stress management but rather indirectly, by acting on the calming effects linked to sleep disorders and nervousness .
Essential oils, natural and powerful active ingredients
Essential oils are the go-to remedy for soothing everyday ailments. They are used for a variety of purposes (cosmetics, health, well-being) and are particularly effective in reducing stress , including:
- Lavender essential oil rebalances the body by acting on depressive disorders, anxiety, stress, fears, etc. It has a harmonizing effect that helps you regain your calm . Applied using a roll-on, it allows for a more continuous action compared to olfaction, to treat stress sustainably .
- Petitgrain bigarade essential oil , obtained from the leaves of the bitter orange tree, is recommended for stress disorders, particularly thanks to its anxiolytic effect and sleep disorders . Its sedative and hypnotic effects make it so interesting both in olfaction and in application to the skin.
- Sweet orange essential oil , mainly used in olfaction, provides a “good mood” effect which comes from its composition of limonene and coumarins. It can also be adapted for ingestion for its relaxing effect, so we chose to integrate it into our anti-stress Gummies !
- Chamomile essential oil is very effective in letting go . It can be very useful in cases of anxiety attacks because its chemical composition allows the person to be brought to a state of calm , thus reducing agitation and anxiety.
Some can also work in synergy to maximize their effects and provide a lasting and increased effect.
Sport, the true ally of physical and mental well-being
No matter what physical activity you practice, it will have a beneficial effect on stress. As soon as the body gets moving, hormones called " endorphins " are released. Thanks to their natural anti-stress effect on the nerves, a real addiction to sport can thus develop!
💡Endorphins are endogenous opioid neuropeptides . They are produced by the brain during a situation of physical or psychological stress in order to provide an analgesic and euphoric effect to the body.
Meditation and breathing: two effective ways to refocus on yourself
Meditation is a great way to refocus on yourself by focusing on the sensations felt by your body and mind. It allows you to let go of both negative and positive emotions that you may be experiencing.
As for breathing , or cardiac coherence, it is the best physical way to instantly reduce stress . Some of these methods have been shown to have a positive impact on areas of the brain linked to stress, notably the locus coeruleus .
These areas regulate our emotional health in particular.
The 3 anti-stress nutrients to include in your meals
Generally speaking, it is essential to have a good and healthy lifestyle to combat anxiety peaks and general states of stress. It is important to sleep , move , meditate but above all, it is important to eat a balanced diet !
We note that certain nutrients seem very interesting for naturally reducing stress:
Magnesium
This mineral plays a key role in regulating and responding to stress thanks to its calming effect and its ability to counteract muscle and heart contractions . They are part of a vicious circle, as stress can cause magnesium deficiency and, conversely, magnesium deficiency can also induce stress .
This is why a diet rich in magnesium is essential to cope with stressful events that can impact our daily lives.
Among these foods, we find chocolate which contains a significant amount of magnesium making it very effective for many body functions including nervous and muscular balance , which can be affected by excessive secretion of cortisol (stress hormone). However, favor dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa , otherwise the benefit would be less. We also find nuts , legumes , whole grains and fruits which have a significant magnesium content.
B vitamins
Generally speaking, B vitamins are known for their benefits in stress management. Among them, three stand out: vitamins B1 , B6 and B12 .
Vitamin B1 helps you stay calm during stressful events such as exams or job interviews thanks to its positive influence on psychological functions.
Vitamin B6 is involved in the synthesis of several mood-related hormones : serotonin , dopamine and melatonin , which helps maintain a balance between the psychological and the nervous system.
Vitamin B12 is a friend of anxiety , it acts positively on the cognitive and emotional levels. In cases of intense stress, its purpose is to take a step back from the situation to consider a return to normal as quickly as possible.
It is found in large quantities in royal jelly , fruits and vegetables such as bananas , spinach , cabbages , etc. As for vitamin B12, it is found in meat and fish . Found in many foods, they are an excellent anti-stress source to add to your plate.
Amino acids
Does L-theanine mean anything to you? Probably not, but it is an amino acid present in green tea known for its benefits on nervous system function, particularly cognitive functions . Its effect on emotional state and sleep quality make it a very useful tool against stress.
L-tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin , a neurotransmitter involved in the well-being process. Targeted during stressful moments, its activity is limited, thus beginning a vicious circle. Without normal serotonin production, mood , memory and even appetite are affected. It is therefore crucial to prevent this deficit to limit the onset of chronic pathologies such as depression.
Which anti-stress treatment should you choose?
For a fast-acting effect , you can opt for our Anti-Stress Gummies , which provide immediate relief thanks to sweet orange essential oil. In addition to their formidable effectiveness against anxiety peaks , they increase the body's resistance to stress in a lasting way thanks to holy basil , an adaptogenic plant known to fight nervous fatigue - all in a 100% natural and sugar-free formula.
If you suffer from chronic stress , choose the Anti-stress Treatment , which is a concentrate of several active ingredients such as bacopa , an adaptogenic plant with relaxing properties, or magnesium , which soothes while acting on muscle cramps and heart palpitations linked to stress.
