Expert: Tonja Wells - 1/2/2009

Question
What alternative therapies could be used to get rid of stress in women?

Answer
Hello Natalie,

There are lots of things you can do to aid stress.  Without knowing anything else about your total health I would suggest NutriCalm.  Stress often includes the nervous system which NutriCalm address and the adrenal glands. If the adrenal glands are involved we would also want to address this with Mineral Chi Tonic and Adrenal Support.
If you are burned out or wired but tired we would also want to add the Chinese Nervous Fatiuge

To learn more or to order the above herbals you can go to www.yourherbalheatlhsolutions.com.

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases.  If you have any health problems consult a health practitioner before embarking on any course of treatment

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OVERCOMING STRESS AND ADRENAL BURNOUT


STAGES OF STRESS - General Adaptation Syndrome

1. Alarm stage



INDICATIONS
1.      Sugar Cravings

2.      Sudden fatigue in mid-afternoon about 1-3

3.      Mood

4.      Irritability or confusion when food is not eaten regularly.  

5.      Sudden coldness of limbs or nose

6.      Hyperactivity or difficulty concentrating

7.      Can't remember

8.      Circulator problems

9.  Easily tired in the summer

9.      Excess hair, particularly in women, such as     

      facial hair.

11. Infertility

12. Decreased libido

13. Thirsty

14. Dizziness or shakiness

15.    People who fly a lot

16.    Mental illness

17.    Bumpy itchy skin



Herbal Suggestions: HY-A, , Mineral Chi Tonic, Nutri-Calm



2. Resistance stage



INDICATIONS

1.         High blood pressure

2.         High blood sugar

3.         Depress healing in the body

4.         Bone loss

5.         Lowered immune response

6.         Thinning hair

7.         Muscle wasting

8.         Development of abdominal fat

9.         Feeling of tension and stress

10.     Anxiety

11.     Shallow breathing

12.     Muscle tension



Herbal Suggestions: Eleuthero, Stress-Relief, Mineral Chi Tonic, Adrenal Support, Suma, Kava



3. Exhaustion stage – Burnout.  



INDICATIONS
1.      Low blood pressure

2.      Low blood sugar

3.      Heart palpitations

4.      You want sweets and carbs

5.      Poor memory and hard time concentrating

6.      Insomnia - tired from the dreams

7.      Nervousness & Irritability

8.      Mental confusion

9.      Fatigue

10.  Low sex drive

11.  Dark purple circles under the eyes

12.  The pupils may pulse or be very large

13.  The tongue will pulse

14.  Night sweats

15.  ADD

16.  Dry skin

17.  Low body temperate

18.  Cold hands and feet

19.  Can’t speak or articulate your feelings clearly

20.  Shell shock – No way to unwind



Herbal Suggestions: Nervous Fatigue Formula, B complex, Lavender Oil bath, Mineral Chi Tonic




Common foods, drinks and lifestyle habits that contribute to adrenal fatigue

Sugar - Instead: Use Stevia or Xylitol- an all-natural herbal sweetener that gives you a sweet taste without feeding candida, raising your blood sugar or robbing your body of minerals.
Coffee - Instead: Replace your morning cup of adrenaline boosting coffee with a green drink or an herbal beverage of roasted barley & chicory.
Too much animal protein - most people don't have enough stomach acid to digest animal protein properly, creating an acidic condition in their blood.  –Instead: Take HCL like Food Enzymes to break down heavy proteins or switch to lighter proteins like fish/turkey and chicken.
Processed foods strip your body of minerals making your blood acidic and your adrenals weaken quickly. Over time you will look and feel older than your age. This is one of the most important anti-aging secrets to delay and even reverse old age. - Instead: Use a NSP’s Mineral Chi Tonic
Soda pop - Instead: Use organic lemon juice sweetened with stevia or xylitol to make all natural lemonade or drink water.
Drugs - this includes over the counter  and prescription drugs.


Those with adrenal/stress issues:

1.      Need Proteins which are good for your blood type.

2.      Worst enemy is caffeine and sugar – Caffeine whips the adrenals.

3.      Need to remember Hypoglycemia can also be related to alcoholism

4.      Food allergies can affect blood sugar

5.       Need to eat 6 small meals a day and include protein

6.      Need whole grains + B’s + C’s

7.      Chromium or Colloidal Minerals will stabilize the blood sugar levels and reduce cravings for sweets.



How Stress Affects Our Health
1. Stress can Weaken Our Cardiovascular System

a.       We can eliminate coffee and caffeine, reduce salt intake and drink plenty of lemon water.  

b.      I also suggest Magnesium and Kava make great muscle relaxants.

c.       Capsicum, Garlic & Parsley combination or Blood Pressure X + nervines to help the nervous system.

d.      Oils Lavender, Ylang Ylang and Lemon.  Avoid Rosemary



2. Stress Can Weaken the Immune System

a.       The best way to have a healthy immune system is to have a healthy body.  To do this we need Minerals, EFA’s, Enzymes & greens.  Your goal is to build your vital energy.

b.      Essential oils like Frankincense, tea tree, oregano, cloves, myrrh and lemon (which stimulates both red and white blood cell formation)

c. Thai Go and Probiotics are you best line of defense.

 

3.      Stress is Associated with Anxiety & Depression

     5-HTP, St. Johns Wort, Sam-e, Probiotics, Chinese Mood Elevator, Nutri-Calm, B Complex



STRESS & THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

Stress is Regulated by Chemical Messengers from the Nervous & Glandular System



Nervous System

1.  Sympathetic

2.  Parasympathetic





6 KEYS TO LESS STRESS

1.  Breathe Deeply

Benefits of Deep Breathing

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b.

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d.

e.

2.  Avoid Caffeine and other Stimulants

3  Avoid Sugar and other Simple Carbs

4.  Exercise Regularly

5..  Feed Your Nerves

B complex

Vitmain C

Magnesium

Potassium

Cholesterol

EFA's

NutriCalm

Panothenic Acid

Adrenal Support

Distress Remedy

Cellular Energy

6. Supplement with Adaptagens and Nervines

Nutri Calm

Stress-J

Chinese Stress Relief

Herbal Sleep

Nervous Fatigue Formula

Adrenal Support

Adaptamax

Nature's Cortisol



STESS ELIMINATORS - Simple lifestyle changes:
1.      Eat steadily, all day long.

2.      Eat More Raw Uncooked Food.

3.      Remove Negative Emotions and Negative talk

4.      Implement Positive Goals.

5.      If you "add" something to your day you will have to "subtract" something else from your day.

6.      Be assertive with people about your time.

7.      Breathe

8.      Pay off your sleep debt.

9.      Avoid energy-zappers. A variety of toxins in food and the environment contribute to a heightened adrenal response.

10.  Start your day with a good breakfast

11.  Stress management has a lot to do with controlling what you see and hear, so choose wisely.

12.  Avoid sugar, caffeine, alcohol, drugs and food additives.

13.  Pain killers will dull the function of the nervous system

14.  Exercise is powerful natural antidepressant.

15.  Get up every hour or so during work and take a break - walk down the hall and back or do some sitting or standing stretching exercises.

16.  Keep a rubber ball or silly putty at your desk and squeeze or pull it when you feel stressed.

17.     Listen to soothing music or nature sounds in your office or turn over a rain stick and relax.

18.  If you are allowed breaks, take a 5 to 15 minute power nap.

19.  Take a brisk power walk at lunch time to get your blood circulating.

20.  Don’t create stress.

21.  Take Lavender baths

22..  Do Deep Breathing

23.  Try NSP's  Distress Remedy

To learn more or to order the above herbals you can go to www.yourherbalheatlhsolutions.com.

This information is for educational purposes only and should not be used to diagnose and treat diseases.  If you have any health problems consult a health practitioner before embarking on any course of treatment