Feeling Tense? Try This Incredible Calming Cream

As weird and wacky as it sounds, this potent, penetrating, but oh-so-gentle cream can send your anxiety level plummeting — with none of the dangerous side effects of prescription drugs. Here’s how to make it in four simple steps:

Step 1. Round up ½ cup of wheat germ oil, 1 ounce of beeswax, ¼ cup of unflavored yogurt, four 400 IU vitamin E capsules, and 10 drops of juniper essential oil. You’ll also need a double boiler, a blender, and a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 2. Heat the wheat germ oil and beeswax in the top of a double boiler until the wax melts, but the mixture is still cool enough to touch. (Don’t let it get too hot, or you’ll damage the healing compounds in the oil.)

Step 3. Put the yogurt and vitamin E oil (squeezed from the capsules) in the blender, and turn it on its lowest setting. With the motor running, slowly pour in the warm wax and oil mixture, and add the juniper oil. Continue blending until you’ve got a smooth cream.

Step 4. Pour the cream into the jar, and let it cool to room temperature before putting the lid on. Store it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about 30 days.

Several times a day, rub the cream onto your hands to keep stress away.