Stress…anxiety….worry. Whatever you want to call it anxiety sucks. My anxiety levels are usually through the roof in the morning so I have tried everything under the sun to bring my anxiety under control. I’ve experimented with several over the counter herbal remedies and have found two that help me immensely. These are Holy Basil and L-theanine.
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My Experience
I typically take a Holy Basil supplement and a L-theanine supplement every morning before breakfast. At this time my anxiety about going to work is typically pretty high. The supplements seem to kick in about 15 minutes or so when I am in my car during my commute. I typically feel a wave of calmness come over me that lasts for several hours. Usually enough to get me through the work day. L-theanine and Holy basil do not cause drowsiness which make them ideal if you need to calm yourself before going to the office.
L-theanine may sound like an artificial chemical but it is an amino acid that is commonly found in green tea. For increased focus it goes well with a cup of coffee.
Holy Basil and L-theanine also seem to lower my blood pressure which is a great side benefit. I have white coat hypertension which is a condition that causes your blood pressure to increase dramatically when it is being measured when you go to the doctors’ office. When I would go to get my teeth cleaned at the dentist and my blood pressure was taken it was always high. But now after taking these supplements my blood pressure has been 120/80 or lower on the last several trips to the dentist. I attribute this 100% to these life changing supplements.
Holy basil is a member of the mint family that has several benefits. These include releiving headaches, skin care, and anti-anxiety.
When I have a presentation or a meeting that day that I know will be stressful I double my dosage and take 2 of each in the morning. I usually take them with water with 2 tablespoons of Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.
Here is the L-theanine supplement that I take.
And here is the Holy Basil supplement that I take daily.
These two supplements have changed my life and I couldn’t recommend them more!
