WEEKLY CONTEST WEEK 8 - HEALTHY GAME - DAY3 REWARD POOL 50 STEEM. TOPIC: THE BEST STRESS RECIPE

INTRODUCTION:
All of us have been anxious at some point in our lives. As a mother of two children, there are numerous occasions on a day to day basis, when I feel stressed or worried or find myself in a panic mode.
It could be a daily chores, my son's exam stress, the first warning signal that my body gives me is that annoying pain in my neck threatening to move to migraine. I know then that I need to relax. Having been a kind of person who doesn't like drinking pills there are a few natural remedies that have worked wonders for me. Whether it is an anxiety attack or just causal nervousness, herbs have been known to have a calming effect.

Below is a list of sOME natural herbs that provide relief from stress and anxiety.

1. Ginger
   is an aromatic herb that has long been used in traditional healing systems as a natural remedy for anxiety. The presence of Gingerol, an antioxidant, helps to counteract the harmful chemicals that our body produces when we are stressed. Stress can sometimes lead to an upset stomach since the production of stomach acids crucial for digestion gets hampered. Ginger comes to the rescue by stimulating the stomach acid production too.

How to use?

Enjoy a cup of hot ginger tea by boiling 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger in 2 cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain and add 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice for taste.

1. Lavender
   since centuries as a natural remedy for anxiety and nervousness. The most common use of lavender is in the form of lavender essential oil for aromatherapy. Studies have shown that a massage using lavender oil not only reduces anxiety levels but also instills positivity in the participants. Lavender is believed to act as a sedative in the centres associated with emotions in the brain, thereby reducing the feelings and stress and anxiety. It also reduces the levels of cortisol - the stress hormone.

How to use?

Add 2 to 4 drops of lavender oil in 2 to 3 cups of boiling water and inhale the vapours. You can also mix 1 to 4 drops of lavender essential oil with almond or olive oil and then use it for massaging or to apply it over the pulse points on your body.

1. Also stress relived smoothie
   • spinach
   • Avocado
   • Almond milk
   • nutmeg
   • Cinnamon
   • Yogurt and tumeric

Ingredients:
▢2 cups fresh spinach packed
▢1/2 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
▢1/2 medium avocado peeled and pitted
▢1 frozen medium banana
▢3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
▢1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
▢1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
▢1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
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Place all ingredients into your blender. Blend on high speed for about 45 seconds or until smooth and creamy.

Pour into two serving glasses.
Notes:
If you'd rather your smoothie be a bit sweeter, add some honey or pure maple syrup to taste.

Moreover my favorite ways to reduced stress also includes yoga, Meditation, gratitude and exercise.
Hope someone will find this helpful.

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