Stress is any reaction to a emotional,
or mental, or physical event which happens that upsets your body's natural balance. People are familiar with things that cause stress but
here are some that you may not be aware of: crowds, noise, air pollution, temperature changes,
overwork, smoking, and worry. Stress causes the body to use up nutrients and at the same time people
often start eating poorly. Many are already eating a bad diet which makes stress even more
noticeable. Long term stress is a serious problem and plays a role in many
health problems and diseases. ...more
| Nutrient /
Supplement |
Importance
( 1 - 10 ) |
Helpful notes |
| Multi-vitamin
& Mineral supplement |
10 |
contains vitamin E,
vitamin B complex, vitamin C, magnesium, manganese, selenium, and zinc which
are all beneficial for
both the treatment and prevention of stress. These nutrients in
a daily supplement are required by the human body for good general
health and well being. |
| Pyridoxine |
10 |
vitamin B6 needed for
good health and for the nervous system |
| Cyanocobalamin |
10 |
vitamin B12 works with
B6 and other nutrients |
| Pantothenic
acid |
10 |
vitamin B5 is an anti
stress vitamin that is required by the thymus gland |
| Bioflavinoids |
9 |
bioflavonoids are essential to adrenal gland operation
and it is known that
stress will lower and deplete the adrenal hormones The adrenal
hormones are called anti-stress hormones. Poor diet is normally a factor
in not getting enough bioflavonoids. (see Mega Juice below) |
| vitamin
C |
9 |
works with bioflavonoids |
| Aloe
vera |
8 |
herb that is very helpful in
fighting body stress. It also
aids with sleep and is often used with the herbs Kava kava and chamomile in an
herbal blend. |
| Kava
kava |
8 |
herb useful for stress, worry,
anxiety, and for meditation (see Traquility or Aloe Plus
below) |
| Frankincense
resin |
8 |
helps to calm and sooth the body
and it works very well with the herb Aloe vera (see
Genesis below) |
| vitamin
B complex |
10 |
all B vitamins are needed for health and good functioning of
the nervous system. They are also known as the anti-stress
vitamin family. |
| Calcium |
9 |
calcium is lost form
the body when stress occurs so a
good supplement with calcium, supporting
herbs, and magnesium may be helpful. |
| Magnesium |
9 |
this mineral works with calcium |
| Lecithin |
8 |
for cell protection and brain
function |
| Potassium |
8 |
mineral is depleted when under
stress |
| Selenium |
8 |
strong anti oxidant that also help
with anxiety |
| Zinc |
7 |
for immune function and general
health |
 Symmetry products
people tell us they use for
Stress
(click on the product name for more
information)
|
Tranquility
Aloe
Plus
Protection
4 Life
Advanced
Omega
Nutra
Pack
Mega
Juice
Fruit
A Mins
Future Star
|
herbal blend with
kava, B vitamins, magnesium + other herbs & minerals
Aloe vera, Kava kava, Passion flower,
and Chamomile for stress relief !
(with Aloe Plus) excellent supplemental health system
flax seed, borage seed, and omegas in one
formula
complete daily supplement with all the
vitamins and minerals listed above
healing extracts from fruits and vegetables -
bioflavonoids + carotenoids
children's complete daily vitamin and mineral
supplement
kids en and teens powder drink supplement
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The word “stress” refers to any reaction to a physical,
mental, or emotional stimulus that upsets the body’s natural
balance. These days, stress is an unavoidable part of human life. It
may occur from many things, both psychological and physical. Pressures
and deadlines at work, problems with family, friends, or loved ones,
paying bills, and the holidays are normal sources of stress for many
persons. Less obvious everyday sources
include: dealing with crowds, noise, traffic, pain,
extremes of temperature, and even welcome
events such as starting a new job or the birth or
adoption of a child. Overwork, lack of sleep, physical
illness, excessive alcohol
consumption, and smoking are common physical
issues that put
stress on a person's body. Some people make their own stress;
whether there is anything objectively wrong in their lives or
not, they will find things to constantly worry and think about. Some people handle
stress well. Other people are very negatively influenced by it.
Stress can cause fatigue, chronic headaches, irritability,
changes in appetite, memory loss, low self-esteem, withdrawal,
tooth-grinding, cold hands, high
blood pressure, shallow breathing, nervous twitches,
lowered sexual drive, insomnia or
other changes in sleep patterns, and/or gastrointestinal
disorders and peptic ulcers. Stress creates an
increased risk for many other forms of illness. Researchers estimate that stress contributes to
around 80% of all major illnesses, including cardiovascular
disease, cancer, endocrine and
metabolic disease, skin disorders, and infectious problems of
all types. Many psychiatrists believe that the majority of back
problems - one of the most common adult ailments in the
USA are related to stress. Stress is also a common
precursor of psychological difficulties such as anxiety
and depression. While stress is
often viewed as a mental or psychological problem, it has very
real physical effects upon the body. The body responds to stress with a
series of physiological changes that include increased
secretion of adrenaline, elevation of blood pressure,
acceleration of the heartbeat, and greater tension in the
muscles. Digestion slows or stops, fats and sugars are
released from stores in the body, cholesterol
levels rise, and the composition of the blood changes
slightly, making it more prone to clotting.
Almost all body
functions and organs react to stress. The pituitary gland
increases its production of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which in turn stimulates the release of the hormones
cortisone and cortisol. These have the effect of inhibiting
the functioning of disease fighting white blood cells and
weakens the immune system. This complex of physical
changes is often known as the "fight or flight" response,
and is apparently designed to prepare one to face an immediate
danger. Today, most of our stresses are not the result of
physical threats, but the body still responds as if they were.
The increased production of adrenal hormones is responsible
for most of the symptoms associated with stress. It is also
the reason that stress can lead to nutritional deficiencies.
Increased adrenaline production causes the body to step up its
metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates to quickly
produce energy for the body to use. This response causes the
body to excrete amino acids, potassium, and phosphorus; to
deplete magnesium stored in muscle tissue; and to store less
calcium. Thus the body does not absorb ingested nutrients very
well when under stress. The result is that, especially with
recurring or prolonged stress, the body becomes at once
deficient in many nutrients and unable to replace them as
needed. Many of the disorders that arise from stress are
the result of nutritional deficiencies, especially
deficiencies of the vitamin B complex family, which are very
important for proper functioning of the nervous system, and of
certain electrolytes, which are reduced by the body's stress
reaction. Stress also causes the formation of free radicals
that can become oxidized and damage body tissues, especially
the cell membranes. Many people attribute their stress related
symptoms to "nerves," and in fact stress normally does
first affect the parts of the body that are related to the
nervous system, especially the digestive organs.
Symptoms of stress related digestive disorders may be a
flare-up of an ulcer or irritable
bowel syndrome. If stress that produces such symptoms is
not handled properly, then more serious illnesses may result.
Stress can be either acute or long-term. Long-term stress is
particularly dangerous. A state of continual stress eventually
wears out the body. Because of its effect on immune response,
stress increases susceptibility to illness and slows healing.
A good nutritional supplemental program will help
prevent and heal from stress problems.
GOOD SUPPLEMENT PROGRAM TO TRY
ADULTS / TEENS:
1. Advanced
Omega
2. Mega
Juice
3.
NutraPack
4. Genesis
CHILDREN:
OTHER CHANGES TO MAKE
- drink 6-8 glasses of steam distilled water a day
- avoid tobacco, alcohol, and any mood altering drug
- eat lots of raw fruits and vegetables
- juice is good (make your
own with a juice machine)
- do not drink coffee, alcohol, soda pop, other junk food drinks
- do not eat processed foods white sugar, white flour, etc...
- use stress relief like going for walks in the park
- brown rice is good to eat
- avoid red meat and animal fats
- reduce dairy products cheese, milk, and others
- fast a few days a month
- get sleep
- exercise light to moderate amounts
- avoid artificial sweeteners like Aspartame and NutraSweet
- do not smoke and second hand smoking
- learn to relax and unwind
- try meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises
- PRAY ... it does help with all aspects of life and healing
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