If necessary, write these breaks into your daily schedule. Eat mindfully Of course, there are always tempting foods during the holidays. Rather than trying to avoid them, Bethea recommends moderation. Also, take extra B-complex vitamins, which are calming to the nerves. Several herbs can keep you on emotional even keel.
Chamomile contains calcium, a natural nervine.
Licorice root and cinnamon balance sugar in the body, which tends to calm the emotions. Gotu kola, kava, lemon balm, passionflower and schizandra berry are other herbs that can bring your internal chaos into order. Indeed, studies show that practicing daily meditation can lower heart rate and blood pressure, improve circulation and decrease anxiety. Relaxing therapies such as conscious breathing and yoga have the same effect. Make time to play Many healing systems, including Ayurvedic medicine, recommend play for achieving optimum health and achieving inner peace.