{"id":2301,"date":"2013-09-19T10:48:47","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T08:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=2301"},"modified":"2018-07-13T15:01:51","modified_gmt":"2018-07-13T13:01:51","slug":"sceletium-natural-antidote","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/sceletium-natural-antidote\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensational Sceletium: A Natural Antidote to Stress &#038; Depression"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The stress of modern life takes its toll on our physical and emotional wellbeing, and doctors are quick to prescribe chemical antidepressants or anxiolytics to help us cope. However, as is so often the case, the best answer to our problems is not found in a pharmacy, but in the capable hands of Mother Nature. Sceletium is a powerful herbal antidote to a variety of modern ailments; in fact it\u2019s one of the most valuable gifts we\u2019ve received from our ever-generous planet.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Sceletium?<\/h2>\n<p><em>Sceletium tostosum<\/em> (also known as <em>Kougoed<\/em> or<em> Kanna<\/em>) is a rare and precious succulent plant found in Southern Africa\u2019s semi-desert regions. For centuries, it was used by indigenous tribes as a way of enhancing endurance and supressing the appetite when travelling long distances. Sceletium was also known as a powerful natural mood enhancer. Today, Sceletium is prized for its wealth of emotional and physical healing properties. It works to restore balance to our brain chemistry and bring you peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h2>What can Sceletium do for me?<\/h2>\n<p>Sceletium is unlike any pharmaceutical product out there, because of its unique ability to relax and stimulate at the same time, in a perfectly balanced way.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 A natural SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor); highly effective as an antidepressant.<br \/>\n\u2022 Decreases anxiety, stress and tension.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reduces fatigue, helping with mental clarity and concentration.<br \/>\n\u2022 Alleviates premenstrual tension and irritability during menopause.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reduces food cravings and prevents overeating.<br \/>\n\u2022 Reduces addictive cravings for nicotine.<br \/>\n\u2022 Helps to reduce the withdrawal effects of alcohol and drugs.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling stressed, tired, run-down, anxious or depressed, we can\u2019t recommend a better remedy than Sceletium!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2304\" title=\"sceletium-tea\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/images\/P\/sku4341-sceletium-honeybush-tea-large.jpg\" alt=\"sceletium-tea\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Sceletia-Sceletium-and-Honeybush-Tea-p-4341.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sceletia Sceletium and Honeybush Tea<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Known as \u201cthe cup that cheers\u201d \u2013 simply sip and enjoy the calming and restorative effects of Sceletium, combined with the sweet flavour and antioxidant properties of honeybush.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2305\" title=\"sceletium-tablets\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/images\/P\/sku3902-Sceletium-100-Large-jpg\" alt=\"sceletium-tablets\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Big-Tree-African-Herbal-Medicines-Sceletium-100-p-3902.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sceletium tablets from Big Tree African Herbal Remedies<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Take one of these vegetarian capsules twice daily to ease the effects of stress and alleviate depression.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The stress of modern life takes its toll on our physical and emotional wellbeing, and doctors are quick to prescribe chemical antidepressants or anxiolytics to help us cope. 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