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   Are you doing what you really want to do?
   If not, what would you rather be doing?
Give yourself permission to ask some questions about yourself and your lifestyle without censoring any of the answers that may come up. After pinpointing inner motivations, choices can be made about what you want to do about them. Relaxation exercises and an honest re-evaluation of both lifestyle and life goals are invaluable.
One possible prescription for stress and tension-related headaches is as follows:
Tension Headache Formula I
Skullcap2 parts
Valerian2 parts
Oats1 part

As a tincture, take 1/2 tsp, of this mixture 3 times a day. As a tea, infuse 2 tsp. dried mixture in a cup of boiling water for 10-15 minutes and drink 3 times a day.
Stress reactions often have accompanying physical symptoms, so here is an example of one possible prescription for acute stress associated with indigestion and palpitations:
Tension Headache Formula II
Skullcap2 parts
Valerian2 parts
Motherwort1 part
Chamomile1 part
Mugwort1 part

As a tincture, take 1 tsp. of this mixture 3 times a day. As a tea infuse 2 tsp. dried mixture in 1 cup boiling water for 10-15 minutes and drink 3 times a day.
Motherwort supports the relaxing of the other nervines

 
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