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Kava for Stress
If you're suffering from stress, Kava might be the solution to your problem. Kava-kava (Piper methysticum) is used as dietary supplements to improve stress disorders, nervous tension, and restlessness. ....

 

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Progressive Relaxation for Stress
   Summary:Progressive muscular relaxation (PMR) is a type of relaxation therapy used to treat medical conditions caused by stress. Muscular tension is the most common symptom of stress, and it can ....

 

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Naturopathy for Stress
Summary:Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, is a whole medical system whose roots may be traced as far back as Hippocrates.  The central tenets of Naturopathy include the beliefs that nature has ....

 

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Lavender

Lavender for Stress

 

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Yoga for Stress
    Summary:Yoga is an ancient system of relaxation, exercise, and healing with origins in Indian philosophy. Yoga has been described as "the union of mind, body, and spirit," which addresses physical, mental, ....

 

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Massage for Stress
   Summary:Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Interest in massage surged in the 1970s, particularly in athletes and as a complementary ....

 

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Lemon balm for Stress
Summary:Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb with a lemon scent native to southern Europe. The plant has been used for centuries in various cultures internationally. Lemon balm has been ....

 

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Herbology

Herbology for Stress

 

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Guided imagery

Guided imagery for Stress
  Summary:Throughout history, many cultures have used imagery for therapeutic purposes, including the Navajo, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Chinese. Religions such as Hinduism and Judaism have also practiced imagery. In modern ....

 

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Gotu kola for Stress
Summary:In the United States, gotu kola is most commonly used to treat varicose veins and cellulitis. Gotu kola is not related to the kola nut (Cola nitida, Cola acuminata). Gotu ....

 

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Borage seed oil for Stress

 

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Black currant for Stress
Summary:The black currant shrub is indigenous to Europe and parts of Asia and is particularly popular in Eastern Europe and Russia. Traditionally, black currant fruit has been cultivated mainly for ....

 

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Bacopa

Bacopa for Stress
  Summary:Bacopa monnieri leaf extract is called brahmi in Ayurvedic medicine and is widely used in India, especially for enhancing memory, analgesia, and epilepsy. A number of drugs, including bacopa, have ....

 

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture for Stress
  Summary:Acupuncture originated 5,000 years ago in China. Today it is commonly used throughout the world. Chinese medicine theory holds that the human body contains a network of energy pathways through ....

 

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5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) for Stress
  Summary: 5-HTP is the precursor for serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical associated with sleep, mood, movement, feeding, and nervousness. 5-HTP has been suggested as a treatment for many conditions. ....

 

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Valerian for Stress
Summary:Valerian is an herb native to Europe and Asia. Today the herb grows in most parts of the world. The name is believed to come from the Latin word "valere" ....

 

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Thymus extract for Stress
Summary:Thymus extracts for nutritional supplements are usually derived from young calves (bovine). Thymus extract is commonly used to treat primary immunodeficient states, bone marrow failure, autoimmune disorders, chronic skin diseases, ....

 

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Tai chi for Stress
Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected ....

 

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St. John's wort for Stress

 

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Sandalwood for Stress

 

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Rosemary

Rosemary for Stress

 

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Peppermint

Peppermint for Stress

 

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Qi gong for Stress
  Summary:Qi gong is a type of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that is thought to be at least 4,000 years old. It is traditionally used for spiritual enlightenment, medical care and ....

 

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Prayer for Stress
   Summary:Prayer can be defined as a "reverent petition," the act of asking for something while aiming to connect with God or another object of worship. Prayer on behalf of the ....

 

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Meditation for Stress
   Summary:Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In modern times, numerous meditation types are in ....

 

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Hypnotherapy for Stress
   Summary:Hypnosis is a trance-like state in which a person becomes more aware and focused and is more open to suggestion. Hypnotherapy has been used to treat health conditions or to ....

 

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Homeopathy for Stress
Summary: Homeopathy, or homeopathic medicine, is a holistic system of treatment based on the “law of similars”, or treating “like with like”. ....

 

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Diet-based therapies for Stress

 

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Chiropractic therapy

Chiropractic therapy for Stress
  Summary::Chiropractic care focuses on how the relationship between musculoskeletal structure (mainly the spine) and bodily function (mainly nervous system) affects health. Chiropractors use many techniques, including, spinal manipulative therapy, diet, ....

 

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Chelation therapy for Stress

 

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Biofeedback

Biofeedback for Stress

 

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Ayurveda for Stress
   Summary:Ayurvedais a form of natural medicine that originated in ancient India over 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that uses diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, and ....

 

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