When you're stressed:
Less oxygen gets to your brain
Your immune system shuts down
Your body becomes a fat-storing machine
You start to age faster
& put yourself at risk of serious health problems later on
But
There are ways for you to lower your stress without meds
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1. Adaptogens
Known as Tonics in Chinese medicine
They help your body "adapt" to the stresses you experience
The've been used for thousands because they work
Rhodiola
Schisandra
Eleuthero
Ashwagandha
Just to name a few
2. B complex
B vitamins are the fuel source to make your neurotransmitters
These brain chemicals control your mood, motivation and relaxation
Making sure your body has enough is vital for dealing with stress
Quatrefolic (folate)
B6
B12
B1
B3
Some of these need big doses
3. Magnesium
The anti-stress mineral
The fact that most of you don't get enough in your diet
means that you should be supplementing it
Chelated forms are your best option
Glycinate
Malate
Threonate
Even topical magnesium chloride works wonder for so many
4. Black seed oil
A master herb
It can help lower neuroinflammation which is linked to higher stress levels and even mental health problems
What's important is the concentration of Thymoquinone
This active ingredient is what makes all the magic happen
5. Inositol
This B vitamin supercharges your brain
and helps you focus when you're on edge
It also boosts mood
Its touch of sweetness makes it an excellent addition to any stress protocol
6. L-Theanine
One of my favorites anti-stress tools
Derived from green tea, this amino acid (protein building block) gives its users what I call "zen focus"
Relaxation with a hint of extra sharpness
Can be used to add pep into your step
or even improve your sleep at night
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