STRESS REDUCTION

In our modern lives, stress is a common characteristic experienced by everyone. Factors such as job pressure and changes to your emotions often cause us to experience stress for long periods. Experiencing long periods of stress can often lead to serious health issues both physically and mentally. Chronic stress has even been strongly linked to disease development.

During periods of stress, the body requires extra nutrients particularly in the form of vitamins B & C. It is often beneficial to receive these nutrients through supplements to help reduce stress levels.

Adequate intake of Omega 3 can help improve brain function and mood while also lowering stress levels.

Other lifestyle activities that can help reduce stress include the 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity mentioned above. Physical activity is seen to improve your overall mood and reduce stress. Activities such as yoga and meditation also reduce stress and promote general wellbeing.