Stress is inevitable! It is a part of life, some good, some bad. Stress on a bone makes it grow stronger. That’s good! Stress at work, financial stress, or worry, however, can cause substantial strain on your mental and physical wellness. That’s bad!
Recently, I read that 90% of doctor visits are related to stress! But how we handle and adapt to the stresses of everyday life can make all the difference in the world.
Our bodies are designed to respond to stress. When you have acute stress, such as being chased by a bear, it is good that our adrenal glands kick out cortisol and adrenaline so we can run faster and climb that tree. However, when our boss is constantly berating us for something that is beyond our control, the adrenal glands will still produce cortisol because the body and mind think they are under attack.
Over time, the adrenal glands become exhausted and fail to produce enough cortisol to get us up and moving in the morning, or they get confused and produce cortisol in the middle of the night keeping us from getting a good night’s sleep.
I am writing this blog now, because we are approaching the holiday season. Many people become overly stressed during this time of year due to the pressures put on us by our family traditions, advertising, financial strain, and just not enough time in the day.
Remember, you have the ability to say NO. You do not have to buy the perfect gifts; you do not have to attend all of the parties; you do not have to decorate and outdo the neighbors. You can do what you feel like doing and really enjoy this special time of year. What have you got to lose?
I have included some helpful supplement ideas that help support the adrenals, reduce cortisol, and calm the mind.
- Standard Process has Drenamin, Drenatrophin PMG, and Adrenal Desiccated to help support the adrenal glands.
- MediHerb has Adrenal Complex, Ashwagandha Complex, and Ashwagandha Forte for adrenal support and cortisol control.
- Premier Research provides Adrenaven which I use during times of acute stress and for maintenance.
- Biotics Research has Cytozyme AD for adrenal support and AD-B5 which helps the adrenals and mood control.
- Energetix makes Adrenatran and homeopathic Adrenal Tone. They also have Calm Five – which is made from Bach Flower Remedies, and Relax-Tone.
Come by Nutrition Source and discover which support may be best for you. Call or send an email if you cannot make it to the store. We are here for you!
May your holidays be full of joy and fun with family and friends!