EP 46 - Mind-Wandering Stress Could Lead to Unnecessary Rx

Natural remedies can help quiet your stressed mind.Our minds tend to wander at least half of the time. A wandering mind is thinking about other things, not the task at hand. Most of those wandering thoughts are spend on negative things.

Herbal pharmacist David Foreman classifies negative mind wandering as stress. Digestive disorders, headaches, muscle tension, short-term memory loss, immune issues and heart disease can be impacted by stress. Prescription medication is designed to treat these symptoms, but those medications do not address the source.

It’s hard to stay focused when you’re overwhelmed with worry.

Practicing gratitude, mindfulness and prayer can aid with the stress.

Supplements for Relaxation

• Zembrin - 25mg dose taken in the morning works within two hours and helps you stay calm and relaxed without drowsiness
• Rhodiola - helps the body adapt to physical and emotional stressors, supports your overall mood
• Passion Flower - aids with insomnia and very anxious moments, causes drowsiness

Listen as David joins Dr. Bond to share tips on dealing with stress naturally and avoiding unnecessary medication.