There's nothing sweeter than the holiday season; we're sipping warm eggnog, coaxing the fire, and spending time with loved ones! Holidays are a time of expressing love, joy, and gratitude for those closest to us, and it's no surprise that many people look forward to this time of the year. Unfortunately, what goes along with this season is a rapid influx of scheduling, budgeting, and socializing. It's easy to see that time becomes the most important commodity in staying as joyous as the season.
The American Psychological Association reported in 2006 that over 1 in 4 of Americans feel anxiety and stress during the end of the year, and that number continues to climb higher. Many factors come into play: facing family drama, struggling to financially endure the gift giving, and the tiring nature of travel are just a few!
This week, we're dealing with the anxiety and stress of the holiday season with one of my favorite anxie-tea busting secrets; natural herbal teas!
Feeling blue during this time of year? You're not alone! Find freedom from sadness and release your burdens with the power of citrus peels and fruits in your tea! Citrus contains bioflavanoids that provide antioxidant support, healing the body from the inside out. Lemon and orange contain aromatherapeutic properties that lift your mood instantly, creating a positive emotional state when used frequently over time.
- Organic Veda Lemon Tea, a moringa leaf formula for depression, is rich with sweet orange peels, rejuvenating lemongrass, and dried lemon peel to take your blues on a one way trip out of town!
- Yogi Honey Lavender Tea is perfect for soothing depression, as lavender acts as a stabilizer of mood and provides a comforting benefit!
Attack Anxiety With Kava Root
Believe it or not, Native Hawaiians would drink a version of kava root tea to relax so much so that it was almost like being buzzed! There is no alcohol content in kava root, though it can immediately relax a tense body-- a common symptom of anxiety. Eleuthero root is another beneficial calming herb that has been used for centuries to encourage a sense of well-being! In combination with kava root, anxiety will be a thing of the past after you drink these teas:
- Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer uses the power of eleuthero root, along with refreshing peppermint and warming ginger, to leave you feeling blissed out!
- Yogi Kava Relief is anxiety's worst enemy; sip this tea before bed to wake up feeling so refreshed, you'll wonder if you're still dreaming!
Shush Stress With Rooibos
African red bush tea has taken off in the last 5 years, and for good reason! Rooibos is an earthy, zesty tea that can satisfy many different tea drinkers. It also has powerful stress relieving properties that make the holiday season a much more joyous occasion for those cold evenings. St. John's Wort is a common stress reducing herb that can go perfectly in any tea formulation without tasting herbally.
- Republic of Tea's No. 14 contains organic rooibos, along with bright chamomile and passionflower! You're sips away from less tension (and they happen to be extra tasty)!
- Tea Tonix Be Happy is the perfect cup for a Friday that feels so overwhelming, you're barely able to roll out of bed! St. John's Wort, uplifting Lemon Balm, and superpower-filled Skullcap are an unbeatable team against the toughest of stressors!
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