Friday, February 16, 2001
REDUCING STRESS WITH VALERIAN ROOT
Valerian root is a very effective muscle relaxant and/or sedative because it relaxes both smooth muscle tissue (muscle tissue in arteries and airways) and skeletal muscle tissue.
Along with soothing muscle aches, valerian can be a valuable aid for stress-related disorders -- such as muscle tension, stress-headaches, etc. It can even help to counteract asthma symptoms
Valerian is a safe, non-addictive herb, which you can find in the form of a pill, powder, tincture, or tea.
We recommend taking one to two 500 milligram capsules or 20 drops of tincture about 30 minutes before bedtime. Use valerian root to:
WELLNESS LINK
An eastern solution. Here's a 1998 article by programmer Curtis McKallip Jr. about how yoga helped him recover from tendinitis and repetitive strain injury.
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