Emotional stress can take a toll on our physical bodies. Stress leads to an increased demand by our bodies' for certain nutrients, and can cause a cascade effect on our nervous & glandular systems.
Let's not forget that stress is a normal part of life and, if managed properly, we should avoid the negative impacts on sleep, energy, and mood that often come with unchecked emotional stress.
Your "Stress Vitamins & Minerals"
We often refer to "B-Vitamins" and "Magnesium" as our Stress-Vitamins & Stress-Mineral.
Without adequate B-Vitamin levels, our adrenal glands will have a hard time keeping up with the demand for producing stress hormones (adrenaline & cortisol), as well as maintaining adequate hormone production for our daily needs.
Without adequate Magnesium, the body may have a hard time regulating the excessive amounts of cortisol, relaxing muscles, producing neurotransmitters & more.
What Can We Do?
Our most popular product in the store is called "Nutri-Calm." Nature's Sunshine's Nutri-Calm is a robust B-Vitamin + Herbal Blend designed to support adrenal gland function, and help combat the effects of stress hormones.
Chelated Magnesium Complexes (Including Mag Citrate, Glycinate, Malate & more) are an easy way of ensuring your magnesium levels are where they need to be, and that your body is getting it's necessary "Stress Mineral."
Herbal Combinations take our stress-management needs to the next level. Adaptogenic Herbs (like Schisandra, Ginseng, Suma & More) may aid your body's ability to rebound after stressful experiences. Our herbal-heavy Nervous System Packs (formerly "Stress Packs") provides Nutri-Calm + herbal adaptogens to combat major emotional stress.
Lastly, for the most stubborn stress and anxiety, we can add select nutrients/herbs to aid the body's ability to absorb and utilize neurotransmitters. AnxiousLess is an amazing blend of L-Theanine, and Zembrin. Approved for situational anxiety, Nature's Sunshine's AnxiousLess can be used daily, or simply for periods of occasional stress and anxiety.
Lifestyle Intervention
Basic lifestyle changes (that can have a very real impact on stress & anxiety immediately):
Ensure you Consume 100+ grams of protein daily.
Limit carbohydrate consumption to 100-150 grams daily.
Walk a minimum of 5,000 steps daily.
20-40 minutes of resistance training weekly.
Try to get 30 minutes of sunlight several times per week.
Remember
When it comes to Stress - You've Got This!
And don't forget that we are in your corner. Give us a call, or stop in the store, and any member of the team will be glad to help guide you on your journey to less stress & better health! (804-862-4372)
Employees of The Herb Basket, Inc. are not medical doctors. Information on this website is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any health conditions or diseases, and should not be considered substitution for consultation with your physician or licensed medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider immediately. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
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