Stress and anxiety are closely related to each other. Both stress and anxiety are psychological conditions that affect every person and has been showing an increasing trend these days. Though it is normal to feel anxious and stressful once in a while when facing a tough situation, but it抯 not healthy when its regularly haunting a person. Today, 80% of people who undergo stress and anxiety take medications which in turn results in undesirable side effects. The best way to deal with stress and anxiety is to use natural remedies. Following are the top 10 natural remedies to get relief from stress and anxiety:

1. Ginger
We all know that ginger is a miracle spice that helps in treating many health problems. One of the best ways to treat stress and anxiety is ginger. Drinking ginger tea by mincing or slicing pieces of ginger and infusing them helps to get great relief from stress and anxiety. Ginger also helps in proper digestion and detoxifies your and calms the stomach. Ginger along with honey has many benefits including that for weight loss. Stress can be reduced drastically with Ginger.

2. St.John's wort
St.John's wort also known as 揾ypericum perfoliatum?is known for its long term effects on patients suffering from stress and anxiety. It also works well for people suffering from depression and irritability. For women who are experiencing mood changes during menopause can use St. John's wort to get relief.

3. Almonds
Almonds are also an effective remedy for treating stress and anxiety. Take 10 almonds and soak them in water overnight. Next morning, remove their skin. Take one cup of warm milk, a pinch of ginger, a pinch of nutmeg. Mix these with almonds in a mixing jar and prepare a fine juice. Drink this juice continuously for a couple of days at night before sleep. You will really feel calm and relaxed. Almonds are not to be consumed fried if you want to get the best benefits of it. Consider Putting almonds in water overnight and consuming the first thing in the morning.

4. Eucalyptus
Studies show that eucalyptus plays a significant role in relieving stress and anxiety. You can drink tea made from dried leaves or inhale eucalyptus essential oil after sprinkling a few drops of the oil onto a cloth or tissue. Or else, you can mix few drops in your bathing water to see effective results. Eucalyptus is also known to be used in aromatherapy widely.

5. Green tea
Well, you might know that green tea helps in flushing out the excess fat from your body, but do you know that it helps in combating stress? Yes, drinking green tea on a regular basis will give you a great relief from depression. Who doesnt love green tea? Most people find Green tea a bit too hard in the beginning and once you get a feel of it, you will be stuck with it for life. The Japanese are known to have green tea and we all know how their lifestyle is.

6. Chamomile
Chamomile is used popularly for treating anxiety. Its natural ingredients have been found very useful in promoting restful sleep. Chamomile helps in relieving back pain, indigestion and cramping caused by anxiety. Chamomile strengthens the function of adrenal hormones like cortisol and minimizes the effects of certain chemicals in the brain that are known to induce stress.

7. Vitamins B
Are you getting enough of B vitamins? As they are very essential for making both GABA and serotonin, some researchers say that low level of vitamin B12 are associated with anxiety. To combat stress and anxiety, you can take B-complex supplements.

8. Honey and lemon juice
Mix 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of honey. Drink this solution 3 times a day in order to reduce the level of anxiety and stress. add a pinch of crushed ginger and you have a new level of experience in drinking this potion. Honey, Lemon and Ginger all has its own share of medical values in natural remedies and it heals stress, weight issues, metabolism among many others

9. Oats
Oats being rich in fiber, balances the blood sugar levels and stimulates the production of serotonin, which in turn checks anxiety. Oats is high in Fibre , low in Calories and is one of the best meal for breakfasts.

10. Cardamom powder
Take 3-4 cardamom seeds and crsh them to prepare fine powder. Add 1/2 teaspoon of this crushed cardamom powder into a glass of water. Mix well and drink this solution, Repeat the process daily to feel good and relaxed.

DO's
Get enough sleep, say for a minimum of 7-8 hours a day
Try to manage time by planning your schedule and learning time management techniques
Eat a healthy diet including fresh fruits and vegetables.
Play games, listen to music and engage yourself in activities that give you pleasure.
Always take things in a positive sense.

DONT's
Avoid caffeinated drinks and foods with added sugars.
Dont think negative, as it will add up to anxiety and stress
Avoid smoking and alcohol