Calm an anxious mood
Follow the tailored-for-you foods and supplement guides to create more calm.
What is an anxious mood?
The anxious mood is by far the most common sub-type of depression, in part because of its relationship to stress. In our experience, nearly 80% of people with a depressed mood fit into the anxious mood sub-type. This pattern is often not true clinical depression, but instead what is called an “adjustment disorder.” By definition, an adjustment disorder is stress-related and most often caused by the way your body and mind react to life situations. This means that (a) reducing stress or (b) preventing your body from reacting to stress can help your body move out of "fight or flight" mode to a state where you are capable of experiencing more joy.
What does an anxious mood feel like?
Serotonin is a brain chemical that plays a large role in helping you cope with life’s challenges. Too little serotonin can cause:
- Feelings of susceptibility to even mild stresses.
- Feelings of insecurity or insufficiency.
- Difficulty taking risks and putting yourself out into the world.
- A tendency to withdraw, even from friends or activities that would be supportive.
- Impulsive behaviors like binge eating, alcohol abuse, or serial relationships, which represent an unconscious effort to feel better. Unfortunately, these actions only makes things worse.
We offer specific tools, practices, and strategies to balance and calm an anxious mood.
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Nourish your anxious mood
Looking to build a strong foundation? Start by giving your brain what it needs to find its balance. Discover the best way to nourish yourself, including the specific foods & supplements that calm an anxious mood.

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How to calm an anxious mood
Try the simple steps below to calm your mood.
Restful Sleep
Warm foods
Rhythmic exercise
Supplements for an anxious mood
Targeted supplements can quickly calm the Anxious Mood Subtype while foundational supplements support ongoing resilience. The targeted supplements may need 30-60 days of consistent use.** After that period, you may continue using them if needed. Stick with the foundational supplements daily or seasonally, as desired.
Remember: Check with your health care practitioner before beginning any supplements.
Targeted Supplements
1. Relaxed Mood (neurotransmitter support)
2. Relax Powder (magnesium L-threonate)
3. Calm Nights (herbal stress support)
Foundational Supplements
1. Nourish (multivitamin/mineral)
2. Strengthen (omega-3)
3. Illuminate (vitamin D3)
* Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to use. Individuals taking medication should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare practitioner.
** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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