Remedies for Stress

Remedies for Stress

Stress can affect both physical and mental health, but there are several natural remedies that can help reduce it.

Remedy 1: Relaxing Breakfast

A healthy and balanced breakfast can help reduce stress and maintain energy throughout the day.

  • Ingredients:

    • 1 serving of natural yogurt
    • 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed pomegranate juice
    • A handful of cereal
    • Roasted sunflower seeds
    • Honey
    • Optional: whole pomegranate seeds, fresh or dried rose petals

  • Preparation: Put the yogurt in a bowl and add pomegranate juice, cereal, seeds, and honey. Eat it in the morning, once a day.

Remedy 2: Turnip Soup with Apples

This soup has a relaxing and nourishing effect, making it an excellent remedy for stress.

  • Ingredients:

    • 300 g turnips
    • 60 g sliced bacon
    • 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ chopped onion
    • 1 peeled and diced apple
    • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese or yogurt
    • Black pepper, salt

  • Preparation: Wash and chop the turnips, fry the bacon, then add the turnips and broth, letting them simmer for 10 minutes. Blend into a puree. Sauté the onion and add the apples, letting them soften. Make another puree and combine it with the first. You can add water to achieve the desired consistency and add mascarpone cheese balls. Serve hot.

Remedy 3: Foot Soaks with Rosemary Essential Oil

Foot soaks with rosemary essential oil can help with relaxation and stress reduction.

  • Preparation: Add rosemary essential oil to a basin of warm water. Soak your feet for 10 minutes before bed.

Remedy 4: Chamomile or St. John’s Wort Tea

Chamomile or St. John’s Wort tea is known for its calming and relaxing effects.

  • Preparation: Make a lightly concentrated tea from chamomile or St. John’s Wort flowers and drink a cup before bed.

Remedy 5: Relaxing Herbal Baths

Herbal baths are very relaxing and help reduce stress.

  • Ingredients:

    • 50 g mint or basil
    • A sachet for herbs

  • Preparation: Place the mint or basil in a sachet and add it to the bathwater. Soak for at least 15 minutes. This procedure can be repeated daily or at least once a week.

These remedies are excellent for combating stress and adding relaxation to your life.