Modern life can be stressful and fast-paced. Luckily mother nature naturally produces a lot of natural muscle relaxants and essential oils for anxiety and stress. Rather than using unhealthy coping mechanisms, a natural essential oil blend can be used alongside deep breathing and meditation to help alleviate the feelings of stress and restlessness. At the end of a long day or at the start of the day you might like to drink a relaxing tea with natural herbs and remedies that are proven to calm the mind and body. Or, if you’re really feeling the need to unwind and practise self care, we are firm promoters of taking a relaxing bath.
There are as many natural relaxants as there are needs for them. If you suffer from tired, aching or sore muscles and joints then you’ll want to try a natural muscle relaxant like the Herbal Bath Soak from The Physic Garden. Another way to relieve tense muscles and relax the mind is a lavender bath salts as the aroma of lavender is naturally soothing. One of the more direct ways you can use natural remedies for stress relief is through an essential oil blend or inhaler. There are essential oils for anxiety that reach the mind and calm the nervous system. And there are essential oil blends for sleep that help you fall asleep faster and more deeply.