Stress:

Stress is unavoidable in todays society, and it seems to be getting worse. As humans we haven’t had much time for our bodies to evolve the adaptive capabilities to deal with stress. It is therefore necessary to support the body and provide it with tools to withstand stress. The most rational thing is to avoid stress, but that is difficult. Stress is a huge initiator of disease in our body. We must first admit that we’re experiencing stress and find rational ways to resolve or deal with it. Look at every factor of your life, write down all of the areas in your life which causes stress and those that do not. Look at ways of improving or asking for help where needed.

Signs and Symptoms:

Fatigue.
Short tempered.
Impatient.
Insomnia.
Shallow, rapid breathing.
Difficulty concentrating.
Anxious.

Treatment:

Lifestyle Changes:

Exercise 1 hour everyday. First thing in the morning is best.
Avoid alcohol.
Sleep for 8 hours every night.
Don’t overload your schedule.
Schedule in time for yourself.
Ask others for help.
Get a massage once a week.
Allow plenty of time to get to where you are going.

Dietary Changes:

Eat 6 small meals everyday.
Make sure that each of those meals contains 20 grams of protein.
Avoid caffeine.
Avoid sugar.
Eat 5 servings of fruit and vegetables a day.

Natural Solutions:

Stress Management Protocol:

Adrenal Complex: 2 capsules in the a.m. and 2 capsules mid-afternoon.
Cal-Plex: 2 capsules evcry a.m. and 2 before bed.
Multiplex I Multivitamin: 3 capsules twice daily with food. This multivitamin will help support your body with extra nutrients especially B vitamins.
Multiplex I Multivitamin w/o Iron: Men should take 3 capsules twice daily with food.

Other beneficial products:

Sedaplex: 3 capsules before bed. This is an excellent product if you have a hard time relaxing before bed.
Multi B Complex: 2 capsules with breakfast. Extra B vitamins are required to support the body when it is over-stressed.