Doing it all…and feeling Great.

Working hard, exercising hard and playing hard – is great but it takes a toll on or bodies and minds. We can push our bodies for only so long then eventually something will give. We are not machines (but sometimes we act like them). Stress reactions start at the cellular level –which we cannot easily see or feel. We press on regardless with shear will power, this is when signs and symptoms of stress begin to appear (again they are often ignored), eventually burnout ensues.

Nature of stress

What actually is ‘stress’? Stress is spoken about ALL the time. However, a life with no stressors is dull and boring and people are unmotivated. Different stressors which need to be considered; physical, psychological, spiritual and pollutants. Stress is anything that disrupts your normal life routines, GOOD and BAD!! It is often not realized that happy/exciting events like packing for a holiday, cooking for Christmas, in-laws visiting and planning for a wedding are stressful events. It has the same reaction in our bodies as negative stressors. Things are going along fine –until they just don’t. Especially with people with strong drive and motivation.

Results of poorly managed stress

For so many of us – this is our life story. Working like crazy to gain finances which are essential for later use to regain our poorly looked after health – pushing through to achieve.

How do we know when our lifestyle and stress is getting the better of us? Don’t be someone with only the realization when serious issues occur down the line. There are certain symptoms that can be ‘red lights’ indicating that attention in this area is needed. These symptoms are often overlooked believing it is ‘normal’ and tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, everything will be fine. Typical human nature. Be wise be proactive – action is needed.

Nutritional support is key to successful long-term stress management.

Specialized supplementation and the implementation of wise food choices allow the body and mind to recharge and recuperate.

Ok – so now what do I do? How do I prevent stress from getting the better of me?

⦁ Be aware of the issues
⦁ Note the importance of addressing the problem

Check out sleep hygiene:

⦁ 5-OH-Trytptophan
⦁ Magnesium Complex
⦁ L-Theanine
⦁ GABA complex

Control blood sugar – start when waking:

⦁ GTF Supreme
⦁ Stress Less
⦁ Magnesium Complex
⦁ Wise food choices – balancing proteins and carbs for 3 meals/day

Meal replacement or snack:

⦁ On the Run & Slim ‘n Healthy – formulated for blood sugar control
⦁ Add Power Whey for additional protein

Adrenal support:

⦁ Ca Pantothenate
⦁ Stress Less
⦁ Vit C – buffered
⦁ GTF Supreme
⦁ L-Tyrosine

Blood sugar control is so essential that further information is provided to give further clarity.

Understanding how our bodies talk to us.

If these initially small symptoms, “flashing red lights” are not addressed, more serious conditions will develop. In many instances by the time we can biochemically detect a diseased state or physiological malfunctioning, incorrect metabolic reactions have been happening for quite some time. For example, by the time our fasting glucose levels are shown to be raised, behind the scenes our cells have been straining for perhaps many years, to keep the equilibrium but have eventually lost the battle.
Studies have shown that ongoing stress produces serious consequences to our immediate and long term health. To assist the body in the long term prevention of chronic health issues, proactive measures need to be addressed starting with specific nutritional intervention.