Sorry to cork your wine, but I’ve got some not-so-relaxing news—wine can actually exacerbate stress and anxiety and disrupt sleep, especially if you are already someone who suffers from being a bit tightly wound. And seriously, if you ever suffered from anxiety, you know how debilitating the condition can be—and common. Over 30 percent1 of people will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. Plus, it occurs nearly twice as often in women. While anxiety is more likely to happen among women, the results that work best for you depend on your unique mental, emotional, and physical makeup and also what your lifestyle is like and many other factors. You can find out more about your distinctive needs in my book Super Woman Rx, as well as tons of stress- and anxiety-relieving strategies. If you want to wind down with a soothing cup of tea, try one of these tried and tested versions. A cutting-edge nutrition deep dive taught by 20+ top health & wellness experts

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