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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:57:57 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/"><rss:title>Stress Vitamins</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2010-09-03T16:57:57Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2010/5/14/ashwagandha-powerful-anti-stress-high-energy-plant-also-know.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/cortisol-control-supplements.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/relaxation-and-calming-supplements-for-stress-management.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/adaptogens-general-antistress-supplements.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/24/vitamin-c-stress-buster.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/10/b-group-vitamins-help-for-anxiety-and-depression.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/6/why-supplement-for-stress-reduction.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/2/16/stress-and-weight-loss.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/1/24/less-stress-naturally.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2010/5/14/ashwagandha-powerful-anti-stress-high-energy-plant-also-know.html"><rss:title>Ashwagandha: Powerful Anti-Stress, High Energy Plant (Also Known as Indian Ginseng)</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2010/5/14/ashwagandha-powerful-anti-stress-high-energy-plant-also-know.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Inese Millere</dc:creator><dc:date>2010-05-14T11:48:39Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you feel stressed out, anxious, or need some rejuvenation?</p>
<p>Then you should consider supplementing with Ashwagandha!</p>
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<p>﻿</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/cortisol-control-supplements.html"><rss:title>Cortisol-Control Supplements</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/cortisol-control-supplements.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Inese Millere</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-08T09:05:51Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">As you already know <strong><a title="Click " href="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-stressmanagement/2009/1/8/cortisol-and-stress.html" target="_blank">cortisol</a> </strong> 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.<br /><br /><strong><a title="Click " href="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-stressmanagement/" target="_blank">Chronic stress </a> </strong> 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.<br /><br />The very effective way you could take to decrease and control cortisol levels are to use <strong> cortisol control supplements.</strong> They will help you to get the most dramatic gains toward maintaining healthy cortisol levels.<br /><br />Scientifically proved effectiveness for cortisol control have:</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>L-Theanine </strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>L-Theanine </strong>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.<br /> <br /> Benefits of Theanine Supplement :</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> <strong>- Antioxidant<br /> - Combats tension and stress<br /> - Helps reduce anxiety<br /> - Promote concentration<br /> - Improves learning performance </strong><br /> <br /> Use theanine as a daily cortisol control regime and if needed during stressful events.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Magnolia Bark</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Magnolia Bark</strong> 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.</p>
<p>Benefits of Magnolia Bark Supplement :</p>
<p><strong>- Anti-anxiety<br /> - Anti-angiogenic<br /> - Anti irritability properties</strong></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Epimedium</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong> </strong> <strong>Epimedium </strong>is a genus of twenty-one related plant species. Known in U.S. : <strong> horny goat weed.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><br /> In the past has been used as a tonic for reproductive system and rejuvenating tonic (to relieve fatigue).<br /> <br /> Epimedium has scientifically evidence for the <strong> anti-stress and cortisol control effect.</strong></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Phytosterols</strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;">One of the best way to obtain <strong> phytosterols </strong>is to eat a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Pretty hard during the stressful daily life, no?<br /> <br /> Pytosterols supplement benefits:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>-modulate immune system function<br /> -modulate inflammation<br /> -modulate pain levels<br /> -lower cholesterol<br /> -maintain prostate health </strong></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tyrosine </strong></h3>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Tyrosine</strong> is amino acid and as a dietary supplement can help <strong>reduce the acute effects of stress and fatigue and also control cortisol levels in chronic stress situations.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Where to buy Cortisol-Control supplements online?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><br /></strong></p>
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<p><strong><br /></strong></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/relaxation-and-calming-supplements-for-stress-management.html"><rss:title>Relaxation and Calming Supplements For Stress Management</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/relaxation-and-calming-supplements-for-stress-management.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Inese Millere</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-08T08:53:01Z</dc:date><dc:subject>5-HTP kava kava melatonin valerian</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;">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 : <strong> chamomile, melissa, lemon balm, hops, oats, skullcap.</strong><br /><br />Even they are widely used to help sooth ragged nerves - <strong> NONE of them have ANY strong or convincing scientific evidence to support their effectiveness against stress, anxiety or elevated cortisol levels. </strong><br /><br />DON'T put your money there if one you want effective calming and relaxing effect!<br /><br /><strong>For valuable effect please consider these:</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;">St. John's Wort</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000GFSV6Y" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong>Is effective in mild depression cases, in balancing moods and lifting spirits; relieves fatigue.<br /> <br /> People under chronic stress often lack energy to even get themselves out of bed in the morning and during the day suffer from fatigue.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">St.John Worth brings the energy levels back to normal and help alleviate the crushing fatigue that accompanies chronic stress and depressed mood.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;">Kava Kava </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Used to relieve anxiety and tension and other emotional problems related to stress.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Valerian</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Known as anti-anxiety and sleep herb since the days of the Romans.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">5-HTP <img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000GFHPBG" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: #339966;"><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000GFHPBG" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Used to treat mild depression and combat stress.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Studies show that taking 5-HTP can influence mood, sleep patterns, and pain control - associated with migraine and fybromyalgia.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &amp;quot;Times New Roman&amp;quot;;">Melatonin <img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00068OYGC" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.<br /> <br /> 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.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where to buy Relaxation and Calming Supplements online?</strong></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/adaptogens-general-antistress-supplements.html"><rss:title>Adaptogens - General Antistress Supplements</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/6/8/adaptogens-general-antistress-supplements.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Inese Millere</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-06-08T08:15:02Z</dc:date><dc:subject>adaptogens stress supplements stress vtamins</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/Adaptogens-Helps-Getting-Stress-Under-Control">Adaptogens</a> represent a powerful and effective solution for counteracting many of the detrimental effects of stress.</strong><br /><br />Adaptogens used for stress management are Herbs as follows:<br /><br /> <strong>Ginseng </strong> <br /><br />Strengthens immune function<br />Relieves stress and improves oxygen levels<br />Acts as an antidepressant<br />Increases sexual interest<br />Mobilizes blood sugar from the liver<br />Promotes a healthy nervous system<br /><br /> <strong>Suma <img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000GFWDRW" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong><br /><br />Improve overall health<br />Immune booster<br />Treatment of chronic fatigue and anxiety<br />Helps adapt to stress<br /><br /><strong>Schisandra <img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0007KQQWY" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong><br /><br />Promotes energy<br />Alleviates exhaustion<br />Alleviates immune disturbances caused by stress<br /><br /><strong>Astragalus </strong><img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000PSUQOW" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /><br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>Rhodiola <img style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=renegnetwo00a-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0009J966Q" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></strong><br /><br />used to treat cold and flulike symptoms, promote longevity and increase the body's resistance to physical and mental stress.<br /><br /><strong> TIP </strong>- better use adaptogens as temporary agents during periods of particularly high stress.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where to buy Adaptogens online?<br /></strong></p>
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<p><span><strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.action4balance.com/storage/orange_healthy_diet.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1237892962059" alt="" /></span></span>Vitamin C</strong> is already everybody's favorite nutritional supplement, linked, however mostly, to preventing the common cold and fighting cancer. </span></p>
<p class="first" style="text-align: justify;"><span>But recent studies demonstrate that <strong>vitamin C</strong> <strong>reduce</strong> both the physical and psychological effects of <strong>stress</strong> on people. </span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>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.</span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>In one study German researchers subjected 120 people to a sure-fire stressor&mdash;a public speaking task combined with math problems. Half of those studied were given <strong>1,000 mg of vitamin C</strong>. 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.</span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span>The researchers believe that vitamin C should be considered an essential part of stress management.</span></strong></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>Earlier studies showed that vitamin C abolished secretion of <a href="../../stress-stressmanagement/">cortisol </a>in animals that had been subjected to repeated stress. <a href="../../stress-stressmanagement/"><strong>Cortisol</strong></a> is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. In case of chronic stress once <strong>cortisol</strong> gets (stays) into the bloodstream, it i<strong>s responsible for devastating health problems in to all parts of the body and mind.</strong></span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>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.</span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>It's also found in papayas, cantaloupes, strawberries, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, asparagus and parsley. </span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>An unstable substance, vitamin C is destroyed by cooking and exposure to light.</span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>Bad news &ndash; <strong>most of the fruit and vegetables do not contain necessary amount of nutrients and vitamins anymore. </strong></span></p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><span>The only option to provide our bodies with the necessary vitamins and vitamin C in particular is from health supplements. </span></p>
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<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where I can get Health Supplements online?</strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-3216012-10423602" target="_top">Shop at MotherNature.com</a> </strong>for thousands of <strong>all-natural</strong> Health &amp; Wellness products. <img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-3216012-10423602" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/10/b-group-vitamins-help-for-anxiety-and-depression.html"><rss:title>B Group Vitamins: Help for Anxiety and Depression?</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/10/b-group-vitamins-help-for-anxiety-and-depression.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Inese Millere</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-03-10T16:08:01Z</dc:date><dc:subject></dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Vitamin B group or B complex</strong> is comprised of eight vitamins:</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B1 </strong>(Thiamin),</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B2</strong> (Riboflavin),<strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B2 </strong>(Niacin), <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B5</strong> (Pantothenic acid), <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B7</strong> or H (Biotin), <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B6</strong> (pyridoxine), <strong></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>B9</strong> (Folate or folic acid), and <strong>B12</strong> (cyanocobalamin / cobalamin).</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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, <a href="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-stressmanagement/2009/1/8/stress.html">stress</a>, insomnia and restlessness.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Taking <strong>Vitamin B group helps in treating depression and anxiety</strong> 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.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">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.</p>
<p class="text" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Where I can get Health Supplements online?</strong></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/6/why-supplement-for-stress-reduction.html"><rss:title>Why Supplement For Stress Reduction?</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.action4balance.com/stress-vitamins/2009/3/6/why-supplement-for-stress-reduction.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Inese Millere</dc:creator><dc:date>2009-03-06T19:58:22Z</dc:date><dc:subject>health supplements stress supplements stress vitamins</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a title="Click " href="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-stressmanagement/2009/1/8/cortisol-and-stress.html" target="_blank"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.action4balance.com/storage/apple_weightloss.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1243004973004" alt="" /></span></span></a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>&ldquo;<em>An apple a day</em> keeps the doctor away&rdquo;? </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Sounds good, but ...</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Unfortunately nowadays, influences never before known before affect the quality of the food and your capability of absorbing the nutrients from that food.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">As you may know, the nutrient content of food depends on the soil's nutrient content.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Studies continue to show that the food source is low in vitamins and minerals due to the soil being deficient in vitamins and minerals.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Then add to that that you mostly cook your food which then further destroys the valuable vitamins, minerals and enzymes.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Studies continue to show that our food source is low in vitamins and minerals due to the soil being deficient in vitamins and minerals. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>As a matter of fact not everybody is able to buy organic fruit and vegetables. Plus with your hectic and stressful lifestyle it is difficult to take care of your nutrition. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">In fact there is one more factor to add though - <strong>stress</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>Even if most of you know that you should eat better and should get more exercises (both of which help to control stress response) but the reality of your busy life claims that other less healthy priorities prevail. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>No matter what source of stress you are exposed to, the body proceeds thought systemic stress response that increases the level of <strong><a href="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-stressmanagement/2009/1/8/cortisol-and-stress.html">cortisol</a> </strong>and leads to many <strong><a href="http://www.action4balance.com/stress-stressmanagement/2009/3/10/how-does-stress-affect-health.html">stress related health hazards</a>. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span><a title="Click " href="../../stress-stressmanagement/" target="_blank"><strong>Chronic stress</strong> </a>and constantly elevated cortisol levels damage 100% of your body systems and <strong>depletes your already insufficient nutritional supplies. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>However nutritional science shows that a wide variety of <strong>dietary and herbal ingredients can instead to assist the body in mounting an adaptive response to stress and help to minimize or control some of the systemic effects of stress. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>For many of you the logical solution to manage stress may be the use of certain health supplements to help to control the body&rsquo;s excessive exposure to cortisol.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span><strong>Where to start?</strong> </span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Multivitamin</h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Taking a general multivitamin and mineral supplements is a good idea for anybody who is under stress<strong> -</strong> in fact the first line of defiance appears in the form of comprehensive multivitamin/multimineral supplements.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Entire stress response is influenced to a large degree by your intake of vitamins, minerals ad other nutrients.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Alongside with reducing stress, there are countless studies showing that by simply increasing your vitamin and mineral intake you can promote :</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- mental clarity,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- weight loss,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- boost your immunity,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- combat depression,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- lower blood pressure,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- reduce cravings,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- increase energy levels,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- improve sleep,</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">- regulate digestion.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many different combinations to promote certain functions of the body however it is good to consider a high quality, high dose multivitamin as a solid foundation to begin with.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>TIP </strong>- Choose those that offer balanced blend of the key vitamins and minerals the body needs during the stress response, such as <strong>B-complex vitamins, chromium, magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, iron and vitamin C.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Vitamin C</h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin C is one of the most important antioxidants. It is important to know that Vitamin C is not produced by the body.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The therapeutic properties of Vitamin C are plenty. They include very high anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties, aiding in the prevention of cataracts and helping to lower cholesterol.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Recent studies demonstrate that <strong>vitamin C</strong> <strong>reduce</strong> both the physical and psychological effects of <strong>stress</strong> on people. ( Click here to read <a href="http://www.action4balance.com/journal/2009/1/12/vitamin-c-stress-buster.html"><strong>Vitamin C: Stress Booster</strong></a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Vitamin C is a great antidote for neutralizing free radicals that will cause <strong>premature aging. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">High doses of Vitamin C is effective as a therapeutic agent in the treatment of cancer.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Essential Fatty Acids</h2>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Essential fatty acids or EFA&rsquo;s <strong>cannot be made by the body and we therefore need to get them from the food we eat. </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are two ways of meeting your essential fat requirements: one is from the diet, either by eating a heaped tablespoon of ground seeds every day, having a tablespoon of special cold-pressed seed oils and/or eating fish three times a week; the other is to <strong>supplement concentrated oils</strong>.</p>
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