Remedies to fight stress

We test the natural remedies that promise to help you handle stress - including PMS

by Amber Alexander

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‘I’ve got too much to do’

Stress weapon: One Boots Stress Equilibrium capsule, £9.99 (for 14), daily.

The ammo: 'This supplement contains Lactium, a milk derivative that inhibits anxiety in the brain,' says the British Dietetic Association's Catherine Collins.

You say: 'I get worked up just thinking about my to-do-list,' says Amy Atkins, 37. 'This helped me feel calmer and more in control, and switch off in my downtime. However, it also made me feel a bit drowsy.'

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Norwich Lass

We all need stress to motivate ourselves however at times ,in the current climate ,stress can take over our lives. Instead of resorting to the huge variety of untested supplements out there try meditation,listening to podcasts from Meditation Oasis for example ,making lists with main concerns highlighted and work on one at a time in order of weighting. Laughter helps a great deal - watch Miranda on BBC i player! 😃😃😃

Posted: 14/01/2013 at 21:48

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