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If you sometimes find yourself feeling tense, impatient or short tempered, you may be suffering from stress. Stress is a normal physiological reaction to life-threatening danger. This response is typically called the "fight or flight" response.
When a human being encounters a life-threatening situation, a flood of hormones enter the bloodstream to help us survive. Hormones like adrenalin and cortisol, give us superhuman strength, a great big boost of energy and they temporarily switch off our other bodily functions like digestion, fighting disease and looking for a mate.
In the early days of human evolution, the stress response was vital in keeping us alive. Unfortunately, many of the modern situations that trigger the stress response are not life threatening at all and many of us tend to live our lives in this 'Survival Mode.' That's just not healthy!
- Your Career
- Your Responsibilities
- Family Situations
- The Economy
- The Threat of Terrorism
- Even the nightly news can contribute to modern stress and anxiety.
Getting adequate rest, proper nutrition and practicing relaxation techniques each and every day will greatly reduce your current stress and relieve your anxiety. However, there are also two very effective herbal remedies for stress relief that work very well.
One very effective natural stress reliever is the herb Holy Basil.
Holy Basil is an ancient Ayurvedic adaptogen or anti-stress compound. Countless studies have shown that Holy Basil can significantly reduce feelings of stress and anxiety when taken regularly. Holy Basil has even been found to improve memory, reduce cholesterol, relieve headaches and Holy Basil also has a very positive effect on the adrenal and central nervous system.
A second very effective natural stress reliever is a product called Serenity 2.0.
Serenity 2.0 is an ancient Chinese herbal formula that calms and relaxes the body -without making you feel groggy or dopey. This centuries old herbal formula effectively reduces the body's stress and anxiety response, encourages relaxation and gives one a sense of inner calm and peace.
Serenity 2.0 can be taken several times a day...
- First thing in the morning
- Before heading off into morning traffic
- Before a stressful meeting or presentation
- Right before bedtime
- And even at night when you wake and have trouble falling back to sleep
If you are feeling nervous, anxious, tense, easily distracted, and fidgety -you may be suffering the effects of undue stress and anxiety. Chronic stress and anxiety have been linked to high blood pressure, headaches, migraines, low immunity and a shortened life-span.
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Don't take chances with your health.
Eat well. Learn to relax. Meditate. Get plenty of rest and exercise and consider using natural herbal remedies to reduce your stress levels, improve your health and improve your life.
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Paul D'Arcy, NSCA, CPT is a Poliquin certified BioSignature practitioner and is the owner of Sport Fitness & Physique, LLC
Sport Fitness & Physique motivates, educates and empowers you to live the life of a champion.
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