Focus, Relaxation, & Sleep
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Focus, Relaxation, & Sleep Millions of Americans lie awake at night, tossing and turning; only hoping to get a good night’s rest. Some have trouble falling asleep, some wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, others deal with both. Then there’s those who, either from lack of sleep, or what many would attribute a disease based on attention deficient or anxiety; have trouble concentrating, or cannot find a way to calm their racing mind and might even suffer panic attacks. Chances are that in each of these cases there is an element of mismanaged stress. Stress is your body’s response to all of the demands made upon it, both mentally and physically. When a stressor is perceived, the hypothalamus triggers your adrenal glands to release stress hormones to increase metabolism to provide an immediate increase in energy, this is also known as the “fight or flight” response. If a stressful situation goes on for too long without any relief, you may feel tired, irritable, depressed, or anxious. Eventually, your body’s energy and hormonal reserves are exhausted, which can lead to greater symptoms as well as states of disease. Symptoms of Mismanaged Stress Diet & Nutrition Lifestyle & Exercise Prescription Drugs Vitamins & Supplements Rx Diet & Nutrition Lifestyle & Exercise Prescription Drugs Vitamins & Supplements Rx Stress is reported to be responsible for more than half of workdays lost annually because of absenteeism. 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects due to stress, while 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress- related complaints or disorders. Natural supplements can play a tremendous role in managing stress; from helping to balance our levels of stress hormones such as cortisol and DHEA, promote physical relaxation and energy, enhance focus, concentration and reduce overactive mental activity. Here at Martins Pharmacy we have a number of supplements which can help with energy, focus, concentration, relaxation, and sleep. Two of our favorites are Relora and Pure Tranquility. Relora is a combination of phellodendron and magnolia extract. In addition to providing a calming effect, Relora has unique adaptogenic support for both cortisol and DHEA. If either cortisol or DHEA is too high, it can lower them, if either is too low, it can help elevate them. Pure Tranquility is a unique combination of the amino acid L-Theanine, and the inhibitory neurotransmitters, Glycine and GABA. L-Theanine has shown support focus and concentration and calm a racing mind. GABA and Glycine promote further mental and physical relaxation. Pure Tranquility can be used for sleep without contributing to a “hangover effect”, as well as a tool for anxiety and stress during daytime hours. Talk to a Martins pharmacist about supplements for stress support today! ¸ Apathy, loss of vigor and interest for activities you once enjoyed ¸ Challenges with focus and concentration ¸ Cravings for foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar ¸ Decreased sex drive ¸ Decreased productivity ¸ Decreased motivation ¸ Decreased stamina ¸ Decreased social activity ¸ Sleep disturbances/ Insomnia ¸ Sleep is most restful between 7 AM and 9 AM ¸ Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol ¸ Feeling overwhelmed ¸ Increase drug and alcohol use ¸ Irregular bowel activity and poor digestion ¸ Irritability ¸ Increased illness such as colds, upper respiratory infections, flu ¸ Menstrual irregularities ¸ Procrastination ¸ Skin rashes and dermatitis ¸ Weight gain/belly fat
Transcript of Focus, Relaxation, & Sleep
Focus, Relaxation, & Sleep Millions of Americans lie awake at night, tossing and turning; only hoping to get a good night’s rest. Some have trouble falling asleep, some wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, others deal with both.
Then there’s those who, either from lack of sleep, or what many would attribute a disease based on attention deficient or anxiety; have trouble concentrating, or cannot find a way to calm their racing mind and might even suffer panic attacks.
Chances are that in each of these cases there is an element of mismanaged stress. Stress is your body’s response to all of the demands made upon it, both mentally and physically. When a stressor is perceived, the hypothalamus triggers your adrenal glands to release stress hormones to increase metabolism to provide an immediate increase in energy, this is also known as the “fight or flight” response.
If a stressful situation goes on for too long without any relief, you may feel tired, irritable, depressed, or anxious. Eventually, your body’s energy and hormonal reserves are exhausted, which can lead to greater symptoms as well as states of disease.
Symptoms of Mismanaged Stress
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Stress is reported to be responsible for more than half of workdays lost annually because of absenteeism. 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects due to stress, while 75-90% of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints or disorders.
Natural supplements can play a tremendous role in managing stress; from helping to balance our levels of stress hormones such as cortisol and DHEA, promote physical relaxation and energy, enhance focus, concentration and reduce overactive mental activity.
Here at Martins Pharmacy we have a number of supplements which can help with energy, focus, concentration, relaxation, and sleep. Two of our favorites are Relora and Pure Tranquility.
Relora is a combination of phellodendron and magnolia extract. In addition to providing a calming effect, Relora has unique adaptogenic support for both cortisol and DHEA. If either cortisol or DHEA is too high, it can lower them, if either is too low, it can help elevate them.
Pure Tranquility is a unique combination of the amino acid L-Theanine, and the inhibitory neurotransmitters, Glycine and GABA. L-Theanine has shown support focus and concentration and calm a racing mind. GABA and Glycine promote further mental and physical relaxation. Pure Tranquility can be used for sleep without contributing to a “hangover effect”, as well as a tool for anxiety and stress during daytime hours.
Talk to a Martins pharmacist about supplements for stress support today!
¸ Apathy, loss of vigor and interest for activities you once enjoyed
¸ Challenges with focus and concentration
¸ Cravings for foods that are high in fat, salt and sugar
¸ Decreased sex drive
¸ Decreased productivity
¸ Decreased motivation
¸ Decreased stamina
¸ Decreased social activity
¸ Sleep disturbances/ Insomnia
¸ Sleep is most restful between 7 AM and 9 AM
¸ Elevated blood pressure and cholesterol
¸ Feeling overwhelmed
¸ Increase drug and alcohol use
¸ Irregular bowel activity and poor digestion
¸ Irritability
¸ Increased illness such as colds, upper respiratory infections, flu
¸ Menstrual irregularities
¸ Procrastination
¸ Skin rashes and dermatitis
¸ Weight gain/belly fat
Disease States or Disorders That Can Be Influenced by Mismanaged Stress
Reasons For Mismanaged Stress
Tools To Combat Stress
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n Arthritis
n Asthma
n Autoimmune diseases
n Cancer
n Cirrhosis and liver disorders
n Depression and other emotional disorders
n Diabetes
n Gastrointestinal ailments
n Headaches
n Heart disease
n High blood pressure
n Hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
n Neurological disorders
n Skin disorders
n Stroke
n Obesity/Weight Gain
n Excessive exercise
n High stress situations and lifestyle demands at both work and home
n Loss of location and support center (ex- moving)
n Loss of income
n Loss of loved one or relationship
n Major illnesses
n Not disconnecting from modern day technology (cell phones, email, social networking sites, etc.)
n Over committing and stimulation, not finding “down time”
n Traumas and accidents
n Counseling
n Diet
n Moderate exercise
n Nutritional Supplementation
n Relaxation techniques including: breathing exercises, meditation, prayer, Tai Chi, Yoga
