Frequently Asked Questions…

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TEST YOURSELF – Are You’re Stressed?!!

• Do minor problems and disappointments upset you?
• Do the small pleasures of life fail to satisfy you?
• Are you unable to stop thinking of your worries?
• Do you feel inadequate or feel self doubt?
• Are you constantly tired?
• Do you experience flashes of anger over a minor problem?
• Have you noticed a change in sleeping or eating patterns?

If you answered YES to most (or all) of the above questions, for the sake of your health, you should begin finding ways to help reduce stress in your life.

What is Stress?

In short, stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand – good or bad. When you feel stressed about something, your body reacts by releasing chemicals into the blood that give you more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if the stress is caused by physical danger – but this can also be a bad thing if your stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength.

What Are the Sources of Stress?

Some of the most common sources of stress are:

• Survival Stress: Typically known as the “fight or flight” response that is a common when encountering danger.
• Internal Stress: Worrying about things you can do nothing about, or worrying for no reason at all. It’s one of the most important types of stress to understand and manage.
• Environmental Stress: A response to things around you that cause stress, such as noise, crowding, and pressure from work or family. Identifying these environmental stresses and learning to avoid (or deal with) them will help lower your stress level.
• Fatigue & Overwork: This type of stress builds up over long periods of time, can take a hard toll on your body, and can be caused by working too much (or too hard) at your job(s), school, or home – or simply not knowing how to manage your time well or how to take time for rest and relaxation. This can be one of the hardest kinds of stress to avoid because many feel it’s out of their control.

It’s important to your mood and general health to try as best you can to manage stress in your life. Fortunately, several natural product supplements have been shown to help provide comfort during times of occasional stress and support healthy mood support.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. This information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use this information for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have, or suspect you might have, a health problem.