One Healthy Minute®
© Karen Finch 2001
Reprinted with permission

Stress-Free Holidays

What a wonderful time of year! This month is filled with preparation and anticipation! There are Christmas parties and plays, shopping, gift wrapping, decorating, baking and guests.

The extra activities along with our regular work schedule can deprive our body of the rest it needs. Time and money pressures create stress.

Stress uses nutrients that are needed to nourish the nervous system. These nutrients include; vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium and magnesium. A combination of stress and a lack of sleep can cause us to feel tired, irritable, nervous, anxious, depressed or even panic.

Nature's Sunshine's Nutri-Calm can help supply the nutrients needed for the nervous system. Nutri-Calm contains vitamin C, the B vitamins, including B1, B2, B6, B12, and folic acid. An important thing to remember is that vitamin C and B vitamins are water soluble and need to be replaced on a daily basis. Nutri-Calm contains the anti-stress herbs valerian root, passion flower and hops flowers.

Valerian Root is a natural tranquilizer that contains a natural source of calcium and other minerals.  Passion Flower has a calming sedative effect on the nervous system and relieves muscle tension. Hops Flowers are known for their relaxing benefits and are rich in vitamin B-complex.

Nature's Sunshine's Herbal Sleep is a combination of valerian root, passion flower and hops flowers. Now you can enjoy the benefits of Herbal Sleep without the harmful side effects.

Life is busy! Now is the time to relax and enjoy the season, "one minute @ a time".

This article is intended for educational purposes.