Stress & Anxiety

Anxiety & Stress

Anxiety or stress is a physiological response to antagonizing stimuli, whether that be external or internally manifested. This response is adjusting your body’s biochemistry in order to endure an intense situation. If this physiological response gets too intense, however, you may have experienced effects such as shortness of breath, lightheadedness, nausea, or a tightening of your chest. When experienced in excess, anxiety can have a very detrimental effect on your physical and mental wellbeing.

Naturally Elevate Mood

The brain determines the mood we are in by combing three factors, biology, psychology, and environment. Biology represents hormones and brain chemistry, knowing how the chemicals in your brain work and how to trigger the happy hormones by food, exercise and sleep can reap huge benefits. Many natural herbs and spices like saffron and cinnamon may have positive effects on your mood. A study in the journal of Behavioral and Brain Science found that saffron extract increased dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in how we feel pleasure.

Organic Balance

Balance in both mind and body can be achieved organically with a proper diet and exercise program. Typically, stress can be brought on by work, uncertainty, worry, and lack of sleep to name a few. Herbs such as Ashwagandha, melatonin, and glycine are some of the top natural vitamins and supplements to help reduce stress, improve mood, and encourage sleep. Discovering what works best for you over time will carry you towards a healthy balance in life.