Summer Stress-Busting Herbal Remedies

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With summer in full swing, our schedules are becoming increasingly jam-packed with various social gatherings and get-togethers galore – making this the most stressful time of year. Instead of running to your nearest pharmacy to grab prescription pills to soothe the stress, the most effective and natural remedies can be found right in your kitchen.

To beat the stress and anxiety that follows the chaos and busyness of summer, the below Stress-Busting Herbal Remedies from world-renowned herbalist, Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., L.Ac, A.H.G of Rainbow Light, are the perfect go-to antidotes that combine natural and herbal ingredients that calm and soothe.

Check them out below: 

3 Herbal Remedies to Soothe Summer Stress

By Dr. Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., L.Ac, A.H.G of Rainbow Light

Calming After-Dinner Tea

• 1 tbsp Linden (15ml)
• 2 tsp Lemon Balm (10ml)
• 2 tsp Lemon Chamomile Flowers (10ml)
• 1.5 tsp Fennel Seed (7.5ml)
• .5 tsp Stevia – optional (2.5ml)
• 3 cups water (711ml)

Preparation: Infuse the herbs in freshly boiled water in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Strain out herbs and discard. Drink 1 or 2 cups as desired. Store cold. Great way to end a meal, and to help relax yourself before bedtime.

Stress-Buster Tea

• 1 tbsp Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng) (15ml)
• 2 tsp Linden flowers (10ml)
• 2 tsp Oatstraw (10ml)
• 1 tsp Kava Kava Root (5ml)
• 1 tsp Orange Peel (5ml)
• .25 tsp Stevia Herb (or to taste for sweetness) (1.25ml)
• 3 cups water (711ml)

Preparation: Simmer ingredients in a covered pan or pot for 10 minutes, steep for about 15 minutes, strain and drink as needed; up to 5 cups (1180ml) a day. Perfect tea for supporting the adrenal glands, and to help counteract the harmful effects of stress.

Bedtime Bath Tea

• 3 tbsp Chamomile Flowers (45ml)
• 3 tbsp Lemon Balm (45ml)
• 2 tbsp Lavender Flowers (30ml)
• 2 tbsp Linden Flowers 30ml)
• 6 cups waters (1422ml)
• Several drops of essential oils such as Lavendar, Grapefruit, or Cedar (optional)

Preparation: Simmer the herbs in water for five minutes, covered, and let steep for 20 minutes. If desired, strain the herbs from the tea and discard. Add essential oil and shake wel. Add the team to a warm bath and enjoy. Serving: a single bath. This bath tea’s wonderful fragrance relaxes the spirit, and its healing substances soften the skin – the ultimate way to de-stress after a long day.

And to fight any summer sicknesses, I make sure to give my children supplements like the Gummy Omegalicious® Omega 3 Formula & Probiolicious™ Gummies. They love the gummy form and I love that they contain no artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, or additives. They also have no gluten, soy, yeast, milk, eggs, nuts, fish or shellfish!

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You can purchase all Rainbow Light supplements from the Rainbow Light website.

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Tips to Relieve Back-to-School Stress Symptoms and Polish Up Spelling Skills

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As the first day of school approaches, parents take on the challenging task of gathering required supplies - averaging more than $300 for some middle and high-school students this year! The time crunch and heavy price tags may be a cause of stress for parents.

Heartburn and acid indigestion can be a result of stress in some adults, which can manifest through burning sensations in the chest, upset stomach, burning or pain in the upper abdomen, nausea or bloating. To help these symptoms, parents can adapt some lifestyle changes like eating smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. Heartburn and acid indigestion are also made worse by smoking and drinking, and eating tangy or spicy foods.

Click here to learn more from Rolaids® about how to recognize and limit the symptoms of heartburn and acid indigestion.

Parents can also prep for the new school year in the first-ever ‘Rolaids® Eat Your Words’ Spelling Bee challenge.’ The contest is live right now on the Rolaids Facebook page. “Bee” participants will go up against culinary tongue twisters such as jalapeño and bratwurst for the chance to win prizes, including a $500 grand prize, as well as daily and weekly prizes. The game ends August 23, 2014.

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Juil Footwear

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As an athletic trainer, I have seen foot injury after foot injury from wearing flip flops all summer. I personally can't wear them very often anymore on longer walks because of previous foot injuries in my left foot. HOWEVER, I LOVE FLIP FLOPS!!!!

So I am always on the search for flip flops and sandals that will support my foot like a shoe does but is still comfortable and cute to wear!!!

Well, with that said, today I recommend Juil!

You know that calming, peaceful feeling that you experience when you walk barefoot in the sand or grass? Well, there’s some science behind it.

Juil makes footwear based on a concept known as “earthing” or “grounding.” Whereas most footwear insulates our bodies from making a connection with the earth, the copper “dots” on Juil sandals act as a conduit between your body and the Earth, allowing you to stay truly connected and balanced.

Juil sandals cleanse your body of stress and toxins in the form of free radicals. The benefit, it’s simple, you feel better. They’re not only comfortable, but they recreate that calming feeling that you’ve come to associate with walking barefoot. In the science world, this is a concept known as grounding.

In everyday lives, we’re exposed to toxins and stress. Toxins include anything from breathing polluted air, to carrying our cell phones around. Stress can come from anywhere – work, school, friends, or family. Exposure to these stresses and toxins leads to a buildup of free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals attack healthy cells and cause inflammation, which, oh, by the way, is the root of almost all medical ailments. Fortunately, we have the Earth, a giant magnet with an endless supply of electrons. If we stay connected by wearing earthing or grounding shoes, these electrons are absorbed to neutralize and release the harmful free radicals in our bodies.

While the easiest way to stay grounded is to walk barefoot, that’s not always possible, fashionable, or appropriate. Most footwear has rubber or plastic outsoles that insulate our bodies from making a connection with the earth, but the copper “dots” in these earthing sandals act as a conduit and allow you to stay truly connected and balanced.

I picked out and received the Hera flip flops. I loved the classic but comfortable look and they were as comfortable as they looked! In these Hera sandals, I experience comfort and connectedness to the earth like never before. They are supportive, cute and comfortable and I can't go wrong wearing these Juil sandals.

Buy It: You can purchase all styles of Juil sandals from the Juil website.

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The Soothing Company

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Staying home with two children under 3, in between houses living with my in-laws, working two jobs from home...yes, I can be stressed sometimes! :) Luckily, The Soothing Company recently reached out to me and offered me one of their great soothing and relaxing products to help me and family get through each day!

The Soothing Company is a website that offers hundreds of soothing products for your home or garden. They even have a website, Soothing Walls, that offers a large selection of water fountains.

I received the super cute little Dwarf Jade Indoor Bonsai Tree from The Soothing Company! The Dwarf Jade Indoor Bonsai Tree is Very Easy to Grow, Needs Limited Light and Water, and Grows Quickly! This small Jade tree is ideal if you are looking for a low maintenance and easy to grow Bonsai Tree. This Dwarf Jade plant can adapt to different conditions and can survive without water for periods at a time. The Dwarf Jade Indoor Bonsai Tree will look great without a lot of effort from you!

I really love how easy it is to care for and how little maintenance it takes! I even trusted my husband with taking this cute bonsai tree to his work and it has become his little "child" at work to take care of and tend! I love that it came with the bowl and rocks so it is all set to become a part of your home today!

If you need a little extra soothing in this stressful world we live in, head to The Soothing Company and let them help you find that special little thing that will give you some stress relieve and soothe your nerves, stress,  and frustrations!

Buy It: You can purchase the Dwarf Jade Indoor Bonsai Tree for $45 from The Soothing Company website.

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