How To Feel At Ease: 4 Supplements That Promote Rest And Relaxation

Written By Lizzie Weakley / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

Whether you need to get better sleep at night, want to relieve pain and discomfort that keeps you from getting enough rest, or want to reduce the stress you feel throughout the day, you may find the relief you need with natural supplements. There are several herbal remedies that can calm your body and mind while helping you get rid of chronic pain and enjoy a restful night's sleep each night.

Kratom to promote rest and relaxation

Kratom is a supplement that is native to Asia. It comes from the leaves of the mitragyna speciosa tree and works similar to opioid drugs to relieve the body of pain.

If you have an intense workout plan and want to avoid muscle cramps or have been suffering from ongoing back or joint pain, kratom can help put your body at ease so you can get back to doing the things you love. It is safe to take kratom capsules daily for short-term use, but you should ask your physician whether kratom will interact with any medications you are currently taking.

Valerian to promote rest and relaxation

If you have a hard time getting to sleep, you may want to try valerian root. This root has a foul smell, but it's effective when it comes to soothing your mind and helping you stay asleep all night. You can also take small amounts of valerian during the day to reduce anxiety.

Valerian increases GABA production in your brain and helps calm the racing thoughts in your mind so you can get to sleep. Valerian is available in a tincture or capsule, or you can brew a cup of valerian tea before going to bed.

Tryptophan to promote rest and relaxation

When you think of tryptophan, you're likely picturing the copious amounts of turkey you consume on Thanksgiving. However, the main function of tryptophan is to regulate and boost your mood by prompting your body to balance your hormones.

If you take a tryptophan supplement, you can protect your mind and body against high stress, depression, and anxiety. Tryptophan is also a natural sedative, so taking it an hour or two before bed can help you get better sleep. The supplement also helps to prevent sleep apnea.

Magnesium to promote rest and relaxation

Magnesium is an essential mineral that you should take daily for heart health. Adequate magnesium also improves the function of your digestive system and regulates your mood by calming your body and releasing more feel-good hormones in your brain. However, it's best to only take around 300 milligrams of magnesium a day since excess magnesium can have a laxative effect.

Taking these supplements regularly can improve the way you feel during the day and make it easier for you to get fulfilling sleep each night so you can keep your mood elevated and exhibit a healthy response to stress.

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Written By:

Lizzie Weakley is a freelance writer from Columbus, Ohio. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and walks in the park with her three-year-old husky, Snowball.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.