“Longevity” tree helps curb holiday STRESS

Thanksgiving is exactly one week from TODAY…

Christmas will be right around the corner!

It’s definitely a fun time of year… but for many folks it’s also wrought with feelings of stress and anxiety which can affect your health.

Friend, you don’t HAVE to spend the holiday season with racing thoughts!

I’m here to share a compound, derived from a “longevity” tree, 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!

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

A study on 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 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 and fun holiday season,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

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