Penn Herb Wellness Guide
Stress
- Get some extra C
Help normalize stress-hormone levels by taking 1 to 3 grams of vitamin C every day
- Relax with rhodiola
Taking 170 mg a day of a standardized herbal extract during stressful phases may improve your feelings of well-being and support mental function
- Work in a workout
Improve your resistance to stress by enjoying routine aerobic exercise
- Participate in a program
Find a stress-reduction program that includes group counseling, instruction in coping skills, relaxation training, and other helpful techniques
- Check out tyrosine
Occasionally taking this amino acid before a stressful activity can help maintain your mental capacity; calculate 150 mg for every 2.2 lbs of body weight and split into two doses (take the second dose 40 to 90 minutes after the first)
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