Beat stress with food

4. Go herbal
Try a magic pill. OK, there is no one magic anti-stress pill, but there are some herbs, which taken in supplement form, may help to reduce feelings of stress.

Stress fix
Try stocking up on these helpful herbs:

Rhodiola – a herb that is thought to block the stress response.

Holy Basil – another herb thought to act on the cortisol (stress hormone) pathway

Bach Flower Rescue Remedy – a good all-round anti-stress pick-me-up

Nutri Compose – is my favourite anti-stress supplement, thanks to the major ingredient, the amino acid L-Theanine, which is thought to be calming. You can get it online from www.revital.co.uk.

Lowri Turner is a nutritionist and clinical hypnotherapist. She sees clients in North London. To make an appointment, please email lowri@lowriturner.com or go to www.lowriturner.com