Send anxious thoughts PACKING with this tree bark

Thanksgiving is in our rearview mirror – I hope you were able to spend some quality time with loved ones.

But if your Thanksgiving was anything like mine, you probably felt a little ANXIOUS making sure your house was in order and the food was prepared just right.

And with Christmas now just a few weeks away, the feelings of stress and anxiety aren’t going to disappear!

But that doesn’t mean you have to spend your holidays with racing thoughts!

I’m here to share a compound, derived from a tree bark, that can help you cope with the season’s anxiety – and hopefully it offers you some well-deserved PEACE!

The magnolia tree (Magnolia officinalis) has come to symbolize longevity and perseverance.

That’s why Southern women are often called “steel magnolias” – in praise of their fortitude! (Hence the name of the famed movie Steel Magnolias!)

But while magnolia’s most notorious connotation is associated with strength… it also possesses compounds that can help ease stress and help you feel more relaxed.

A study in 40 women ranging in ages 20–50 found that taking 250 mg of magnolia extract three times a day resulted in greater relief of short-term anxiety compared to a placebo.

Another human study found that 500 mg of magnolia extract per day resulted in significantly LOWER cortisol levels and IMPROVED mood.

This is a key component to controlling stress and anxiety, since cortisol is your body’s primary stress hormone. But when your cortisol levels decrease, it’s more likely that your overall stress will also decrease.

There are many contributing factors to stress and anxiety – and taking magnolia won’t vanish those feelings completely.

However, incorporating it into your daily routine helps your body naturally become calmer and relaxed.

You can also find magnolia bark extract in supplement form from quality makers at your local health food store or online.

Magnolia is a fat-soluble nutrient, so it should be taken with food.

Discuss magnolia with your doctor – especially if you already suffer from heightened feelings of stress or anxiety – to determine the proper dosage and if it’s right for you.

To a peaceful holiday season,
Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Snyder, Cecilia. “Magnolia Bark: Benefits, Usage, and Side Effects.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnolia-bark