No-one is a stranger to stress. A little stress is healthy; it challenges you and makes you stronger. The body’s stress response is designed to help you survive stressful situations. Historically, stress looked a bit different, particularly if you were a caveman confronted with a sabre-toothed tiger!
In our busy, modern lives, the sources of stress are different but the body’s response is the same. Stresses are not always easy to resolve, meaning that your stress response is constantly activated. Stress without adequate recovery can substantially affect your energy levels, resulting in significant fatigue. If this situation is not addressed, feeling tired and stressed may become your ‘normal’ day to day existence.
The average adult juggles a multitude of commitments and the list continues to grow, leaving little time for relaxation. Your brain is the first organ that senses stress. It responds by sending messages to the adrenal glands which release cortisol to help you deal with the stress. When stress becomes chronic, the brain may seek to self-regulate itself by toning down these signals as a protective mechanism. This can result in the sort of low energy commonly seen in chronic fatigue. Stress is known to be an underlying factor behind many conditions, with severe fatigue being one of the most debilitating.
Herbs known as adaptogens may improve your ability to adapt to stress, building resilience and energy levels:
The following tips can help you deal with stress and recharge your batteries:
Talk to your Practitioner today about how you can best manage your stress and increase energy! The Stress Less Program addresses the factors that contribute to stress, to help bring out your best. The program comprises personalised herbal and nutritional supplements, with lifestyle and dietary advice and a helpful wellbeing journal with an easy-to-use symptom tracker, to chart your progress.
Contact BeHealthy if you would like to discuss ways to lower your stress levels and live a healthier life!
