The pain relievers that have drawn recent attention are a large group of over-the-counter and prescription medicines called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. They decrease pain, inflammation and fever. NSAIDs started hitting the news in late 2004 after research studies showed an increased risk of “serious cardiovascular events” – mainly heart attack and stroke – [...]

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Pop a Vitamin C Researchers at the University of Alabama say that vitamin C reduces the levels of stress hormones in the blood, which may alleviate the body’s response to stress. Studies suggest that 1,000 mg of vitamin C is most helpful.

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Aromatherapy has calming effects that can tame the tension in no time. Proven stress-reducing aromas include lavender, lemon balm, chamomile and geranium. Carol Duncan, a registered aromatherapist and owner of Massage Central says to place a few drops of essential oils on cotton balls and place them a few inches from fans or heater vents [...]

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According to Ayurveda, India’s 5,000-year-old ‘science of life’, ‘there are marma points, like acupuncture points, in the ears that correspond to the various parts of the body,” says Lissa Coffey, author/producer of the Dosha Yoga DVD. Simply rub the circumference of each ear, right hand on right ear and left hand on left ear, to [...]

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Next time you feel a bit cracked up, forgo the junk food and snack on some nuts instead. Nuts are typically high in tryptophan and magnesium, two key nutrients that support serotonin production. And almonds are especially high in stress-busting B vitamins, zinc, vitamin E and antioxidants. Cashews are also high in niacin which is [...]

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Black tea has been shown to have an effect on stress hormone levels in the body. Researchers have found that people who drink black tea de-stress more quickly than those drinking a tea substitute. Tea contains catechins, polyphenols, flavonoids and amino acids that affect a brain’s neurotransmitters, ultimately reducing blood levels of the stress hormone [...]

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