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Holidays are stressful.  Here are awesome ingredients to help you relax.

1. Chamomile – good for mild to moderate anxiety.  It also has been used throughout history to make soothing infusions.
   
   
   
2. Valerian – Valerian may attenuate anxiety when combined with other preparations.
   
   
   
3. Lemon Balm – Lemon balm has been used as a mild sedative and sleep aid, although there are few studies on lemon balm alone.
   
   
   
4. Passion Flower – has been used as an herbal sedative.  Scientists have speculated that passion flower works by increasing levels of GABA in the brain.
   
   
   
5. Hops Flower – One of the best relaxer among the herbs, hops is a key ingredient in one of the most relaxing drinks of all – beer.  Has high content of Vitamin B-complex and minerals are beneficial for healthy body and skin.