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 Have two dates and five almonds within thirty minutes of getting up in the morning.

 Consume brown basmati rice and oatmeal, which are soothing to the nerves.

 Choose foods that are rich in magnesium, such as apricot, banana, cantaloupe melons, seafood, organic soybeans, kelp, lima beans and avocado. Having a bath in Epsom salts will also increase the magnesium uptake through your skin.

 Eat raw, fresh vegetables and fruits for their vitamin, mineral, fibre and enzyme content.

 Consume foods high in tryptophan (a precursor to serotonin which is important for sleep, and general mood), such as organic eggs, dairy and turkey, fish, brown rice and nut butters.

 B3 is beneficial for the nervous system and general energy release in cells. This can be found in wholegrains, poultry, figs, dates and dried legumes.

 Vitamin B6 is good for the nervous system and general energy release, and stabilises metabolism. This is found in lentils, oats, peas, raw sunflower seeds, plantains, grapes, kiwi, cabbage, peppers and carrots.

 Include chamomile, skullcap and peppermint teas in your diet, which support the nervous system and help to reduce stress and hence cortisol production.