<p><strong>Relora®</strong> is a patent pending plant extract of <em>Phellodendron amurense</em> and <em>Magnolia officinalis</em> that may help to relieve stress and minimize stress-induced eating. Weight gain can be associated with emotional over-eating for people with stressful lifestyles. Preliminary research suggests that Relora® may help regulate cortisol levels in the body that are associated with stress-related weight gain. ... http://www.ei-resource.org Sat, 17 May 2008 20:06:23 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 <p><strong>Relora®</strong> is a patent pending plant extract of <em>Phellodendron amurense</em> and <em>Magnolia officinalis</em> that may help to relieve stress and minimize stress-induced eating. Weight gain can be associated with emotional over-eating for people with stressful lifestyles. Preliminary research suggests that Relora® may help regulate cortisol levels in the body that are associated with stress-related weight gain. Relora® may also combat stress by binding directly to stress-related receptors in the nervous system and by increasing levels of DHEA, another adrenal hormone which helps to balance the negative effects of high cortisol. The bark of <em>Magnolia officinalis</em> has been used in traditional Chinese herbalism for centuries for stress reduction and muscle tension.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://affiliates.iherb.com/aw.aspx?B=48601&amp;A=23&amp;Task=Click&amp;TargetURL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.iherb.com%2fProductsList.aspx%3fc%3d1%26cid%3d1614" target="_blank"><img src="/images/buy-now.gif" border="0" alt="Buy Now" title="Buy Now" width="72" height="29" /></a> (from iHerb.com)</p> http://www.ei-resource.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1361&Itemid=99999#jreview_63 I've used Relora on and off for a couple of years now at times when I am particular stressed and really need something to help me cope with it. At a dose of 250mg 3 times per day it is very effective for this.

When taking Relora the effects become noticeable pretty quickly, after around 24 hours. I usually only use it for a period of about a month at a time but the effects do seem to gradually increase the longer I take it.

I have taken benzodiazepines such as Valium for stress and anxiety in the past and the effects from Relora are very similar to those from these drugs. Both provide a feeling of nerves being calmed but do tend to leave you feeling a little drowsy and foggy. This is perhaps just a sign that the dose needs adjustment however. Perhaps as a result of this effect Relora helps me get off to sleep and stay asleep throughout the night.

This is a great herbal stress/sleep aid which is relatively inexpensive. As such I'd recommend it as a safe alternative to addictive pharmaceutical solutions for stress and related conditions.

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