Starting a new month can affect our health and more if it is the second month of the year. February gives way to four weeks made up of a total of 29 days in which we must know how to manage our stress, feelings and anxieties. There are different methods that help us achieve this, including a series of infusions very flattering for our nervous system.
February is presented as a complicated month when we see that our New Year's resolutions are not being fulfilled as expected. It's hard to go on the diet, lose those extra kilos, the perseverance of sports, bad habits like smoking and feeling that the routine is still the same as last year.
Sometimes, it is difficult for us to get used to certain situations that are created in our day to day, this leads us to overcome challenges and pressures. This can cause the jitters and anxiety, two conditions that cause discomfort in our body, which if they persist for a long time and we are not able to control it, it is advisable to attend the family doctor.
For this reason, we propose some infusions that have a very beneficial effect on our body, calm and relieve nerves and anxiety. A method that is available to everyone.
Infusions to control anxiety
White hawthorn
Although less known, hawthorn is perfect for calming and regulating tension, within its properties it is found that it regulates the blood circulation and optimizes heart rhythm so that the blood reaches the whole organism without problems.
On the days when one is a little more restless, it is ideal to calm the nerves. Hawthorn can be found in ecological stores and herbalists and it is sold in liquid format. That is, it should be taken mixed with a natural juice or with water, each glass of water for two drops of hawthorn. It should be taken only once a day.
Consider
- If you are having a treatment to treat arrhythmias or hypertension it is not advisable to use hawthorn.
- All the pregnant women they shouldn't take it.
- Tinctures contain alcohol, so they should not be abused, they could cause secondary problems.
Melisa, the ally to have a good night
The lemon balm is highly known for its action to relax you, relieves the stages of stress, anxiety or insomnia. It also helps relax the muscles and the nerves located in the stomach.
This plant can be taken up to twice a day, the ideal is to take it before going to sleep to prepare the body for a deep, pleasant and restorative sleep. Ideally, make a small infusion with 200 milliliters of water and a tablespoon of lemon balm, approximately 5 grams. It can be sweetened to taste.
Consider
- Melissa, thanks to its great relaxing power It is not intended for those who are preparing to carry out a strong physical or mental activity, since the body enters a state of relaxation. For this reason, this plant is reserved for last hour of the day.
- Furthermore, the pregnant women they should pay attention and advise their GP if it is convenient or not to take it.
Basil to keep a calm stomach
This plant helps to relax and prevent stomach nerves, for the vast majority, being nervous, anxious or fearful is reflected in the stomach, cramps and anxiety in general they appear without warning.
Taking a basil infusion daily fights these nerves. It is strange to take it considering that most of us use basil to add more flavor to our recipes, especially pasta and salads. But we can give it a different and very beneficial one for our body.
The essential oil that this plant has makes it one of the most popular infusions to treat nerves. Improves digestion and relieves stomach pain. To prepare the mixture, simply add a teaspoon of basil to the cup of boiling water and let it steep for at least 3 minutes.
Consider
- You should pay special attention to basil if you have gastritis or the Crohn's disease, because the essential oils that it has can cause negative effects.
- No more than one glass should be taken of this infusion and the treatment should not be extended for more than ten days. Its intake should be restricted to the most drastic occasions of stomach upset.
Tila, suitable for daily use
Linden is the plant best known to treat anxiety symptoms of the organism. It is ideal to calm the states of nervousness and specific stress. It calms it, as well as it favors the rest, the relief of the headache. Its flavor is very pleasant and it also takes care of respiratory quality.
It does not cause side effects so it can be taken up to three cups daily, although all in moderation. Its preparation is very simple and as it is the most commercialized plant, it is very easy to find in supermarkets in the format of tea bags ready to be added to boiling water.
Consider
The linden, although as we mentioned is the one that fewer side effects has, you should consult your GP if you are pregnant to keep abreast of what is taken and in how much.
The infusions are very beneficial for our body, but they should not be abused, they are still plants that can cause pain and discomfort if not taken with caution. We must not let the remedy is worse than disease.