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80 EXPAND YOUR RANGE MENTAL HEALTH Control of stress symptoms Oriental Botanicals Anxiolift contains a standardised, clinically tested* extract of holy basil, OciBest, which has been shown to help relieve stress-related symptoms. A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical study* involving people with stress symptoms found that after six weeks, participants who had taken OciBest were 1.6 times more in control of their stress symptoms than those who’d taken a placebo supplement. In particular, in this study,* OciBest holy basil extract was shown to relieve stress-related fatigue, sleep disturbance and cognitive impairment (including forgetfulness). Holy basil is a herb in Ayurvedic medicine, where it’s traditionally used to manage stress symptoms and improve resistance to stress. Anxiolift also contains: • Ashwagandha (also known as withania), which is traditionally used to improve resistance to stress in Ayurvedic medicine, and to ease stress symptoms such as mild anxiety, tension, fatigue, irritability and restlessness. • Polygala, which is traditionally used to calm the mind and spirit in Chinese medicine, as well as to relieve symptoms of stress and mild anxiety, including stress-related sleep disturbances and cognitive impairment. • Magnolia bark to relieve nervous indigestion, based on its traditional use in Chinese medicine. * Saxena RC et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2012; 2012894509. \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\[Financial sponsor: Natural Remedies\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\]. RRP: Oriental Botanicals Anxiolift 30 tablets, $30.95, 60 tablets, $46.95. Stockist inquiries: 1800 550 103. Visit: orientalbotanicals.com.au Blend to roll away tension In Essence ie: Stress Roll On 10ml is a supportive blend of essential oils traditionally used to assist with the temporary relief of stress symptoms, combined in a nourishing carrier oil base for convenient application. The blend is made up of wholly pure orange, mandarin, geranium, patchouli and bergamot essential oils used in aromatherapy for the temporary relief of nervous tension, sleeplessness, headaches, mild neuralgia and fatigue. To use, apply a small amount as required up to six times a day to the abdomen, chest and back, or to a wrist, and inhale. RRP: In Essence ie: Stress Roll On 10ml, $24.95. Stockist inquiries: 1300 650 981. Visit: inessence.com.au Restlessness relief recipe for kids BioCeuticals CalmFactors For Juniors is a blend of calming herbs and nutrients specifically designed for children three years old and over to help relieve restlessness, reduce nervous energy and decrease disturbed sleep. It also supports children’s cognitive function and aids in their neurotransmitter synthesis. This formula provides the herbs valerian and passionflower, which are traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to reduce nervous energy, relieve restlessness and decrease disturbed sleep in children. It features choline, a nutrient that helps the synthesis of neurotransmitters and supports cognitive function in children when dietary intake is inadequate. This product also contains the ingredients lemon balm and inositol. CalmFactors For Juniors is promoted as having a great tasting ‘forest berries’ flavour that is naturally sweetened with lemon balm and stevia and is free from artificial colours, flavours and sweeteners, with no added sugar. It is also dairy and gluten free as well as being vegan and vegetarian friendly. CalmFactors For Juniors can be added to smoothies, juice or water. RRP: CalmFactors For Juniors 200ml oral liquid, $25.50. Stockist inquiries: 1300 650 455. Visit: bioceuticals.com.au B for better stress response Blackmores Executive B Stress Formula is specifically formulated with a combination of ingredients, including B vitamins and magnesium, which support a healthy stress response in the body. The formula supports nervous system function and health and energy levels and production, and general health and wellbeing. RRP: Blackmores Executive B Stress Formula, 160 tablets $60.99. Stockist inquiries: 1800 803 760. Visit: blackmores.com.au Adapting traditional medicine Blackmores Ashwagandha+ contains ashwagandha (also known as withania), an adaptogen herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help the body manage and adapt to stress. It also contains B vitamins to support energy levels, and vitamins and minerals to maintain general health and wellbeing. RRP: Blackmores Ashwagandha+60 tablets, $25.49. Stockist inquiries: 1800 803 760. Visit: blackmores.com.au RETAIL PHARMACY • OCT 2020