Sep 04 2009
Stop stress before it kills you
One in five Canadians experiences stress-related health conditions, from headaches to heart and circulatory troubles. Of premature deaths, a large number are stress-related, with coronary heart disease leading the pack.
Technically speaking, a stressor is almost anything that triggers biological changes and produces what is called the “stress response”. Your body reacts to stress partly by activating adrenal hormones. The “fight or flight” response turns some adrenals on while turning others off. These hormones can increase sugar in the blood for fast energy for the brain and muscles. When extreme stress situations have ended, the hormones cortisol and adrenalin are supposed to be “turned off”, allowing other hormones to turn back “on.” However, chronic stress can prevent stress hormones from turning off, making it hard for the body to recover and relax. Continual high levels of stress hormones can cause cellular damage, blood sugar problems, and adrenal exhaustion.
Can you undo effects of chronic stress? Many people find relief through exercise, travel, hobbies, or by expanding their personal and social activities. Diet is also very important.
Dr. Joyce Johnson explains, “Stress can be caused by, and can cause, nutrient deficiencies. Before resorting to medications, I advise patients to improve their diets and take natural stress-supportive supplements. A balanced formula of B vitamins, such as B-Calm, can protect nervous system health and help prevent stress-related illness.”
She adds, “There are adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha — well known to herbalists, but new to most Canadians — that help shut off the stress response and normalize cortisol production. Modern science and ancient healing traditions meet when companies like webber naturals use both to develop effective anti-stress supplements. Good food, exercise and appropriate supplementation can rebalance your nervous system to turn off chronic stress.”
- News Canada
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