Stress, this evil of the century
These days, who doesn't experience stress? Combining the good old metro-work-sleep, family life, transporting children, a little leisure and trying to eat healthily has become the daily life of far too many people. As a result, at the beginning you feel all-powerful, like a superhero thinking you can do anything. The problem is that the cape quickly gives way to nasty stress.
How does stress happen in our body?
The organism subjected to pressures or constraints from its environment responds with a set of biological responses. Stress can be short-term while sometimes it is chronic. Although stress affects everyone, it does not affect us all in the same way.
The body's reactions to stress
Depending on each person, it is possible to react with physical, physiological or psychosomatic reactions. These reactions can also vary depending on the perception of the stressor. With varying responses, stress can bring different disabling emotions. For example, anxiety, fear, anguish, helplessness, apprehension, etc.
Stress affects several complex biological factors, including certain neurotransmitters and several hormones. This is why it can often become difficult for some to master. Finding which of these mechanisms are disrupted requires a good clinical assessment.
Natural stress relief
In the meantime, certain natural elements can provide appreciable relief from the slump caused by stress. Certain plants or compounds such as lemon balm and L-theanine can act favorably on the production of GABA. This important neurotransmitter serves to positively curb the excess of other excitatory neurotransmitters which cause, among other things, anxiety, mood changes or irritability.
Also, other so-called adaptogenic plants such as Ashwagandha and Rhodolia will stabilize and strengthen the adrenal glands, duly named 'stress glands'.
We must not leave the nervous system behind. When neurons are overused, such as during periods of stress, the brain requires a higher supply of choline and inositol to not only perform better, but also to regenerate better and thus counter neuronal inflammation. Remember that inflammation of neurons promotes the onset of certain diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and even certain forms of depression.
On the natural products market
Fortunately we don't have to purchase all of these excellent components individually. The Veeva company has concocted a supplement bringing together the ingredients mentioned above: the Stress formula. Bringing together a list of well-balanced ingredients, this natural tool will act favorably on all the disturbing effects linked to stress.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are already taking medication before taking this supplement. Please note that natural products cannot replace a medical prescription.
If you think you have lost control of your stress in any way, do not hesitate to seek help from a qualified healthcare professional.
