Thursday, 25 July 2013 14:11

Herbs & Spices for Stress

Are you stressed out? Here are some herbs and spices that can safely help you de-stress.
The next time you are stressed, don't let it get you down. There may just be an herb or spice that can help you relieve some of whatever is burdening you.

Herbalists and Chinese medicine practitioners have used herbs and spices for reducing stress for many, many years.

And, according to these practitioners and their patients, these herbs work really well.

The previously anecdotal evidence is now becoming more and more supported, following well-designed human clinical studies.

Dr. Mike and mind-body expert, Dr. Kathy Gruver, explore the research and the impressive implications.

Additional Info

  • Segment Number: 2
  • Audio File: healthy_talk/1330ht4b.mp3
  • Featured Speaker: Dr. Kathy Gruver, PhD
  • Book Title: Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker
  • Guest Facebook Account: Facebook.com/DrKathyGruver
  • Guest Twitter Account: @klgruver
  • Guest Bio: Dr. Kathy Gruver is an award-winning author and the host of the national TV show based on her first book, The Alternative Medicine Cabinet. She has earned her PhD in Natural Health and has just authored her second book entitled Body/Mind Therapies for the Bodyworker. Her third book, Conquer Your Stress with Mind/Body Therapies will be released shortly. She has studied mind/body medicine at the famed Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Harvard Medical School and has been featured as an expert in countless publications including Yahoo.com, Ladies Home Journal, Massage and Bodyworks Magazine and Massage Magazine. She has written dozens of health and wellness articles and contributing posts. She has appeared as a guest expert on over 100 radio and TV shows including NPR, CBS Radio and Lifetime Television and has done over 60 educational lectures around the country.
  • Length (mins): 10
  • Waiver Received: Yes
  • Host: Dr. Michael Smith, MD