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Monday
08Jun2009

Cortisol-Control Supplements 

As you already know cortisol is a stress hormone released in your blood stream when you perceive something as stressful and feel that you do not have the necessary resources to cope with stress.

Chronic stress of modern life leads to constantly elevated cortisol levels in your body and to reasonably damage to your health. Your body systems literally slowly but steadily breaks down.

The very effective way you could take to decrease and control cortisol levels are to use cortisol control supplements. They will help you to get the most dramatic gains toward maintaining healthy cortisol levels.

Scientifically proved effectiveness for cortisol control have:

L-Theanine

L-Theanine is a unique amino acid found almost exclusively in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and is the primary ingredient contributing to the unusual taste of green tea.

Benefits of Theanine Supplement :


- Antioxidant
- Combats tension and stress
- Helps reduce anxiety
- Promote concentration
- Improves learning performance


Use theanine as a daily cortisol control regime and if needed during stressful events.

Magnolia Bark

Magnolia Bark is used in traditional Chinese medicine, where it is known as houpu. The highly aromatic bark contains magnolol and honokiol, two polyphenolic compounds that have demonstrated.

Benefits of Magnolia Bark Supplement :

- Anti-anxiety
- Anti-angiogenic
- Anti irritability properties

Epimedium

Epimedium is a genus of twenty-one related plant species. Known in U.S. : horny goat weed.


In the past has been used as a tonic for reproductive system and rejuvenating tonic (to relieve fatigue).

Epimedium has scientifically evidence for the anti-stress and cortisol control effect.

Phytosterols

One of the best way to obtain phytosterols is to eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Pretty hard during the stressful daily life, no?

Pytosterols supplement benefits:

-modulate immune system function
-modulate inflammation
-modulate pain levels
-lower cholesterol
-maintain prostate health

Tyrosine

Tyrosine is amino acid and as a dietary supplement can help reduce the acute effects of stress and fatigue and also control cortisol levels in chronic stress situations.

 

Where to buy Cortisol-Control supplements online?


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Monday
08Jun2009

Relaxation and Calming Supplements For Stress Management 

It is very popular to use particular herbs after a particularly stressful day. Many of calming herbs are use in the form of herbal tea : chamomile, melissa, lemon balm, hops, oats, skullcap.

Even they are widely used to help sooth ragged nerves - NONE of them have ANY strong or convincing scientific evidence to support their effectiveness against stress, anxiety or elevated cortisol levels.

DON'T put your money there if one you want effective calming and relaxing effect!

For valuable effect please consider these:

St. John's Wort

Is effective in mild depression cases, in balancing moods and lifting spirits; relieves fatigue.

People under chronic stress often lack energy to even get themselves out of bed in the morning and during the day suffer from fatigue.

St.John Worth brings the energy levels back to normal and help alleviate the crushing fatigue that accompanies chronic stress and depressed mood.

Kava Kava

Used to relieve anxiety and tension and other emotional problems related to stress.

Valerian

Known as anti-anxiety and sleep herb since the days of the Romans.

Studies show that 400 - 600 mg of valerian extract taken about one hour before bedtime provides overall relaxation, reduction of tension, and ability to fall asleep.

5-HTP

Used to treat mild depression and combat stress.

Studies show that taking 5-HTP can influence mood, sleep patterns, and pain control - associated with migraine and fybromyalgia.

Melatonin

Is a hormone humans produce in the pineal gland of the brain. It is used in the body to help regulate sleep/wake cycles: the highest melatonin level is during the night.

Melatonin supplement promote relaxation and sleep. Low dose of the supplement taken 30 - 60 minutes before bedtime can help people sleep better, fall asleep faster and have higher energy and alertness levels in the morning. Especially if one suffers from stress related insomnia.

 

Where to buy Relaxation and Calming Supplements online?

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Monday
08Jun2009

Adaptogens - General Antistress Supplements 

Adaptogens represent a powerful and effective solution for counteracting many of the detrimental effects of stress.

Adaptogens used for stress management are Herbs as follows:

Ginseng

Strengthens immune function
Relieves stress and improves oxygen levels
Acts as an antidepressant
Increases sexual interest
Mobilizes blood sugar from the liver
Promotes a healthy nervous system

Suma

Improve overall health
Immune booster
Treatment of chronic fatigue and anxiety
Helps adapt to stress

Schisandra

Promotes energy
Alleviates exhaustion
Alleviates immune disturbances caused by stress

Astragalus

known for its energy promoting properties and stimulation of the immune system; chronic stress depletes both energy levels and increase the risk of illness and infection; beneficial for those who feel fatigued due to high levels of emotional and physical stress.

Rhodiola

used to treat cold and flulike symptoms, promote longevity and increase the body's resistance to physical and mental stress.

TIP - better use adaptogens as temporary agents during periods of particularly high stress.

Where to buy Adaptogens online?

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Tuesday
24Mar2009

Vitamin C: Stress Buster

 

Vitamin C is already everybody's favorite nutritional supplement, linked, however mostly, to preventing the common cold and fighting cancer.

But recent studies demonstrate that vitamin C reduce both the physical and psychological effects of stress on people.

People who have high levels of vitamin C do not show the expected mental and physical signs of stress when subjected to acute psychological challenges. Even more, they bounce back from stressful situations faster than people with low levels of vitamin C in their blood.

In one study German researchers subjected 120 people to a sure-fire stressor—a public speaking task combined with math problems. Half of those studied were given 1,000 mg of vitamin C. Such signs of stress as elevated levels of the stress hormone cortisol and high blood pressure were significantly greater in those who did not get the vitamin supplement. Those who got vitamin C reported that they felt less stressed when they got the vitamin.

The researchers believe that vitamin C should be considered an essential part of stress management.

Earlier studies showed that vitamin C abolished secretion of cortisol in animals that had been subjected to repeated stress. Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. In case of chronic stress once cortisol gets (stays) into the bloodstream, it is responsible for devastating health problems in to all parts of the body and mind.

Vitamin C is present in fresh, uncooked fruits and vegetables, especially citrus fruits and red and green peppers. One eight-ounce glass of fresh orange juice provides 97 milligrams of the vitamin.

It's also found in papayas, cantaloupes, strawberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, asparagus and parsley.

An unstable substance, vitamin C is destroyed by cooking and exposure to light.

Bad news – most of the fruit and vegetables do not contain necessary amount of nutrients and vitamins anymore.

The only option to provide our bodies with the necessary vitamins and vitamin C in particular is from health supplements.


Where I can get Health Supplements online?

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Tuesday
10Mar2009

B Group Vitamins: Help for Anxiety and Depression?

Vitamin B group or B complex is comprised of eight vitamins:

B1 (Thiamin),

B2 (Riboflavin),

B2 (Niacin),

B5 (Pantothenic acid),

B7 or H (Biotin),

B6 (pyridoxine),

B9 (Folate or folic acid), and B12 (cyanocobalamin / cobalamin).

This group of vitamins is vital for metabolic processes of our body which includes the production of energy as well as synthesis of red blood cells. They are water soluble and are excreted easily from the body through urine. They are present in a lot of food but with food processing like cooking and alcohol, these nutrients are destroyed easily. Thus, some people take them as supplement.

Numerous psychiatric patients treated for anxiety and depression usually have vitamin B deficiencies due to poor diet. Studies likewise show that vitamin B deficiencies result in depression-related medical ailments such as irritability, fatigue, moodiness, poor memory, stress, insomnia and restlessness.

Taking Vitamin B group helps in treating depression and anxiety due to the functions of the vitamins that belong to this group. Thiamine or Vitamin B1, for instance, helps stimulate brain activity and essential for the entire nervous system to function normally. Vitamin B3 or Niacin, on the other hand, maintains and supports the nervous system. Vitamin B6 or Pyridoxine is necessary in the formation of certain chemicals in the brain; whereas, Cobalamin/cyanocobalamin or vitamin B12 is linked to mental ability.

For those suffering from symptoms associated with anxiety and depression, taking B group vitamins or B complex is recommended to improve your mood. Eliminating Vitamin B group deficiencies is an ideal start toward effective treatment.

Where I can get Health Supplements online?

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