Stressed? How nutrients in Moringa can help. VB MORINGA SUPERFOOD WITH CARROT POWDER ( Source : Moringa Source Blog ) While some stress is good--releasing needed adrenalin to give us the confidence to take action, too much stress upsets the proverbial apple cart and fills our lives with tension, sleeplessness, and decreased vitality. Once that scale has tipped, discomfort can upset our lives with irritability, fatigue, and moodiness. Left unchecked, this pervasive pattern can eventually lead to a breakdown in your health--it is estimated that up to 90% of primary care visits are related to stress. For our bodies, increased stress can be a slippery slope—anxiousness turns to sleeplessness, sleeplessness results in increased cortisol, increased cortisol leads to increased fat, and increased fat puts strain on the joints, internal organs, and overall vitality. When vitality suffers, you are less likely to get proper exercise, and decrease in movement can lead to more threatening chronic conditions. While every individual handles stress differently, here are a few universal rules of thumb to help you stay one step ahead of the beast. 1. Chill Out Easier said than done for some, but when we start seeing physical indicators like headache, backaches, and digestive issues; it’s time to seek out activities that will help to soothe and calm. Even though the brain is not a muscle, it still needs rest. Relaxing and clearing your mind through meditation works for some or it can help to shift your focus by concentrating on something else—like yoga or Pilates. You have to find out what works for you--what takes you to your “Chill Zone.” Moringa can help by supplying the brain with L-theanine--an amino acid that releases stress and improves cognition. It also increases dopamine levels—which has a positive affect on mood. Think calm assertive energy. 2. Exercise A body in motion is more likely to stay in motion. When stress gets you down less vitality may result in skipped workouts or daily walks. A sluggish body is more likely to become more sluggish. Moringa can to restore vitality by delivering the essential vitamin, minerals, anti-oxidants, and anti-inflammatories needed for energy. Moringa makes a great green shake—supplying a healthy baseline of nutrients even when you are crunched for time and energy. 3. Good Nutrition When we feel the effects of stress we have a feeling of “running on empty” and have a tendency to reach for fatty snacks or sugary, caffeinated drinks to help fill that void. Our effort to self-soothe only weighs the body down, becoming more sluggish and less likely to perform well. Fatty and sugary choices actually create a void by not filling us with essential nutrients—which leads to the body turning on the signal for fattier, sugary choices through cravings. Again, it becomes a slippery slope—you feed the body empty calories and the body cries out for more, filling the cravings but depriving the body from what it “needs” by delivering what it “wants.” Moringa, in addition to delivering essential nutrients to sustain health and wellness, is a great source of plant protein, non-dairy calcium, and fiber. The ideal blend of nutrients will help you create and sustain a healthy balance of nutrition in your body. 4. Sleep Sleep is essential for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Stress can rob you of a good night’s sleep, making you moody and irritable. Moringa helps by supplying the body with calcium to relax tense muscles and tryptophan—which increases brain levels of serotonin and melatonin. A great way to support the body through stressful periods is to sip It’s Moringa caffeine-free tea before bed. There you have it—the four golden rules to help you stay ahead of stress. We encourage you to listen to your body—headaches, backaches, and sleeplessness can be your body’s way of communicating with you. The human body is an amazing thing, with trillions of cells communicating and working in rhythm. Support the wonderment of this well-oiled machine by keeping stress in check. Be good to yourself!
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 02:11:48 +0000
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