The start of the school year rears its ugly head and this time of year can become a burden. Indeed, it is necessary to take a new rhythm, and this, in full change of season. It can affect our mood and we anguish. Both children and adults may find it difficult to relax or to fall asleep. Why not adopt natural solutions to relax like these six anti-stress medicinal plants?
Back to school: medicinal plants to fight against stress
There are many medicinal plants which have effective and approved anxiolytic properties. On the podium of the most famous varieties to face periods of stress, we find chamomile and lavender. Consume them in herbal teas before the start of the school year to soothe you in an instant. Also, don’t overlook the relaxing properties hawthorn, valerian and of lemon balm. Note that children do not need the same food intake as us, ask your pharmacy to properly dose and use these plants.
Medicinal plants: how to grow them in your garden?
Make your garden a real pharmacopoeia! Some plants beneficial to health are not difficult to grow. Most varieties medicinal grow in their natural state: holly, mistletoe, elderberry, borage. Some of them are also considered as weeds in our gardens: nettle, plantain, dandelion. Varieties like the mintthe sage, thyme, or echinacea strengthen the immune system. Others will allow you to relax (chamomilevalerian, passionflower). Some of them alleviate skin problems (plantain, daisy) or intestinal transit.
Back to school: natural and anti-stress foods to eat
The arrival of fall can be challenging both mentally and physically, so it’s important to strengthen your immune system. It’s a good time to fill up on vitamins and minerals. The fruitssunflower seeds and even oily fish are essential to stay in good health. Foods rich in magnesium should not be overlooked either. Don’t forget to eat seasonal vegetables to start the new school year in good conditions.