Stress-Relief Starter Pack

We all get that tight feeling in our chest: our legs shake, and we breathe heavily. It is normal for girls in college to experience stress and anxiety. I have found ways to help relieve my anxiety and stress. Not to worry, I am here to share some products that have helped to reduce my own anxiety. These products will take you away on a stress-free journey!

1.Stress-Away Stick: This organic stress reliever stick works wonders to relieve anxious feelings and thoughts. Just roll it on your pressure points, like your temples and wrists. Inhale deeply and the botanicals will soothe and relax you. The great thing about this product is that it is very portable so you can take it with you - just roll and go.

https://herbiary.com/stress-away-stick/

2. Girl, You Need to Calm the F Down Candle: The scent of Japanese cherry blossoms will make you want to sit back, relax, and let your worries float away. With its soy base, it burns clean and the scent of teak and florals will transport you to a Zen garden.

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3. Headache Magic Rollerball- This essential oil mix helps to relieve pounding headaches and migraines. Just roll on your temples and wrists or breathe deeply directly from the bottle. This minty and floral aroma will refresh and rejuvenate your mood. The essential oils in this product are mixed with healing crystals like quartz and amethyst. Quartz has the power to release and balance energy; it heals and can energize the immune system. Amethyst has a natural ability to calm, cleanse, and alleviate feelings of despair, irritability, and anxiety. 

https://shopaquariansoul.com/products/headache-magic

4. Healing Heart Rose Quartz Stone: Hold this stone in your hands or on your heart to relieve your worries. The cool, smooth feel of this solid stone will center you and make you feel at ease. This stone boosts feelings of love, peace, and calm.

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5. Gaia Herbs- Calm ASAP: This herbal supplement is filled with Passionflower, Vervain, Holy Basil, Chamomile, and Lavender which is the perfect combination to help reduce anxiousness. Take three capsules to get calm ASAP!

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6. Yogi Tea- Honey Lavender Stress Relief: This stress relief tea is the ultimate relaxer. The lavender smell and flavor soothes your whole body. With the very first sip, you will feel your tensions begin to melt away.

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7. Origins- Hello Calm Face Mask- The Hello Calm face mask works just as it sounds. It is a relaxing and moisturizing face mask that contains hemp seed oil which helps with redness and inflammation. I always like to do this mask before  bed because hemp seed oil can help to improve sleep quality.

https://www.sephora.com/product/hello-calm-relaxing-hydrating-face-mask-with-cannabis-sativa-seed-oil-P436909?skuId=2148021&keyword=hello%20calm 

8. BajaZen- Eye Soothers- Say good morning to fresh eyes! Store it in the fridge and apply the chilled silk-covered pillow to closed eyelids to wake up those tired eyes or chase away a headache. Say goodbye to puffiness with lavender-infused flaxseeds!

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9. Gourmand Pillow Mist- The smell of lavender will put your worrisome mind right to sleep. I tend to get anxious and stressed before I go to sleep so I spray a little on my pillowcase. Sweet dreams are not far behind! 

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10. Dr Teal's Epsom Salt Soaking Solution, Soothe & Sleep, Lavender, 3lbs- A great way to de-stress is to run a hot bath and pour in 1-2 cups of the lavender-rich Epsom salt for a 20 minute soak. The naturally occurring magnesium soothes and calms muscles, while the scent of lavender relaxes the senses.

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Written By Lily Bailenson, University of Wisconsin-Madison ‘23