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Due to our fast-paced, hard-working and modern lifestyles, it is hard to live without stress. Today, stress, anxiety and depression are at their highest peaks and only continue to rise in North America.
Psychiatric disorders affect over 26% of our adult population and over 20% of our adolescent population.
Over 40 million people suffer from anxiety and more than 20 million people have depression.
1-10 Americans takes an antidepressant, which has tripled in the past decade.
Alzheimers will affect 30%, and some experts are saying up to 50% of people over the age of 85.
9% of our 8-15 year olds have been given the label, ADHD.
In the last decade, autism has increased from 3 in 10,000 to 1 in 166.
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According to The Washington Post, 54% of Americans are worried about the level of stress in their everyday lives and 62% of Americans say work has a substantial impact on their stress levels. It is crucial for our overall health for us to take steps in order to manage our stress, as it can be the root cause to physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral symptoms such as:
Cognitive Symptoms
Memory problems
Inability to concentrate
Poor judgment
Seeing only the negative
Anxious or racing thoughts
Constant worrying
Emotional Symptoms
Moodiness
Irritability or short temper
Agitation, inability to relax
Feeling overwhelmed
Sense of loneliness and isolation
Depression or general unhappiness
Physical Symptoms
Aches and pains
Diarrhea or constipation
Nausea, dizziness
Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
Loss of sex drive
Frequent colds
Behavioral Symptoms
Eating more or less
Sleeping too much or too little
Isolating yourself from others
Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)
A recent study published in Cell Metabolism in April 2019 revealed that during times of stress, it may be more important than ever to watch what you eat. The researchers discovered a key pathway in the brain that stimulates increased caloric intake and energy storage during stressful times.
Using an animal model, the team found that mice exposed to chronic stress along with a high-fat diet gained significantly more weight than mice eating the same high-fat, diet in a stress-free atmosphere. The authors speculate that this stress-induced weight gain is due to a molecule in the brain called neuropeptide Y (NPY), which controls the “stress-eating” phenomenon.
Upon analyzing the neurons in the amygdala of the mice, the scientists discovered that the NYP neurons have receptors for insulin and that this NPY pathway is upregulated during times of stress. They found that stress along with a high-fat diet increases insulin in neurons, which over time causes them to become insulin resistant. Once the neurons become resistant to insulin, NYP levels further increase in the neurons leading to increased energy intake and storage. Conversely, when the researchers switched off production of NYP in the amygdala of the mice, they found that weight gain was significantly reduced.
It turns out that what you eat and how much you eat during stressful times is more important than ever. The study highlighted that chronic stress combined with a high-fat diet can cause neurons to become resistant to insulin, produce more NYP and ultimately stimulate increased weight gain. The authors concluded that “it is the diminished insulin signaling capacity on central amygdala NYP neurons under combined stress and high-fat diet conditions that leads to exaggerated development of obesity”.
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Stress: “A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.”
In our fast pace lives it is sometimes very hard to juggle family, hobbies, body care/fitness, finances, career, friends, etc.. It seems to be very easy to get lost in demanding circumstances.
Stress is, with anger and fear, one of the biggest reasons for not being well, which is the beginning of any dis-ease in our busy lives. On a physical level it creates lots of acidity in our body which brings imbalance in our body chemistry.
What to do?
1. Set your priorities right. Find out why you are here on the planet. Dig deep. Get a foundation for your existence which is solid. The deeper you dig the stronger it is. Are you here to become a multi millionaire while working like crazy? What is your life about? How old do you plan to become? Take time for and with yourself and ask you self uncomfortable questions and find out what your priorities in life are. That is crucial for a happy, healthy life!!!
2. Love exercise! Walking, swimming, dancing, jumping, working out, team sports, all bring lots of fun into your life. YouTube is full of aerobic, dance and Zumba videos you can start with. There are great programs like P90X you can buy and enjoy working out at home without going to a gym.
3. Breathing exercises, Yoga and meditation are very recommended. Deep, relaxed, proper breathing is super important for healthy living because, not only acids and toxins are actually released via the respiratory system, but also lots of healthy benefits are connected with breathing:
Steady energy throughout the day,
Great positive mood,
Freedom to breathe deeply and easily,
Waking up clear headed and refreshed,
A Clear mind and good memory,
A strong vocal expression.
4. Make good diet choices: Try to eat a green, organic diet with lots of fresh salads, veggies in season, seeds, nuts, buckwheat, amaranth and quinoa. We always love to support you with Dr. Jentschura’s organic and alkaline generating food and drink.
5. Enjoy alkaline full and foot baths together with dry/wet brushing: Taking an alkaline bath is like a little vacation and deeply relaxes and regenerates your complete system. Human life is created in an alkaline solution and our bodies greatly benefit from bathing in it. Dry and wet brushing increases your metabolism and your blood circulation, Both help with detoxifying your body.
Essential Oils & Stress:
Did you know that our sense of smell is the only sense directly tied to the limbic area of the brain, which is considered the emotional control center? This means that when essential oils are inhaled, they go directly to the brain. Our other four senses taste, sight, touch and hearing are first routed through the thalamus before reaching designated areas of the brain. Because the limbic system is directly connected to the parts of the brain that control heart rate, blood pressure,breathing, memory, stress levels, and hormone balance, therapeutic-grade essential oils can have unbelievable physiological and psychological effects. Each of the essential oils has therapeutic stimulating, calming, sedative, balancing properties. When we inhale an essential oil molecule, it travels through the nasal passage to a receptor neuron that transports it up to the limbic brain, especially the hypothalamus. The limbic center in your brain is responsible for controlling all the physical, psychological, and emotional responses that your body performs based on stimulus coming from the outside. Thus, the ability of essential oils to target your limbic center, make them a powerful tool in treating many health ailments.
When essential oils are inhaled through the nose, tiny nerves send an immediate signal to the brain and go straight to work on the systems that moderate our minds and bodies. Inhalation can be the most direct delivery method of these incredibly nurturing components in essential oils, since the chemical messengers in the nasal cavity have direct access to the brain.
In studies performed at Vienna and Berlin Universities, researchers discovered that sesquiterpenes, a natural compound found in essential oils of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Frankincense, can increase levels of oxygen in the brain by up to 28 percent (Nasel, 1992). Such an increase in brain oxygen may lead to a heightened level of activity in the hypothalamus and limbic systems of the brain, which can have dramatic effects on not only emotions but on learning, attitude, and many physical processes of the body such as: immune function, hormone balance, and energy levels. High levels of sesquiterpenes also occur in Melissa, Myrrh, Cedarwood, and Clove essential oils.
In 1989, Dr. Joseph Ledoux , at New York Medical University, discovered that the amygdala plays a major role in storing and releasing emotional trauma. From the studies of Dr. Hirsch and Dr. Ledoux we can conclude that aromas may exert a profound effect in triggering a response.
Essential oils can provide many benefits to the human body without side effects, whether it is through diffusing or simply inhaling the aroma straight from the bottle. Proper stimulation of the olfactory nerves may offer a powerful and entirely new form of therapy that could be used as an adjunct against many forms of illness. Therapeutic essential oils, through inhalation, may occupy a key position in this relatively unexplored frontier in medicine.
The ability of essential oils and its molecular properties to affect both physical and psychological functions in the body is one reason why it is currently being evaluated for brain injury treatments.
Frankincense Essential Oil and Your Brain
The human brain is the most complex organ within the body. Injuries to the brain range from mild concussions to more serious head trauma. Usually, various brain injuries are slow to heal, but frankincense oil can aid greatly in this process. Frankincense works by aiding oxygenation of blood going to the brain. This, in turn, will aid in oxygen absorption. When oxygen is absorbed effectively, it allows the brain to process and retain information, heal, and function correctly.
Frankincense is the Essential Oil of choice for any kind of brain disorder. Frankincense has a molecular makeup that includes sesquiterpenes, that is able to cross the blood/brain barrier. These sesquiterpenes stimulate the limbic system of the brain and other glands within the brain, promoting memory and releasing emotions. Frankincense slows down and deepens the breath. The therapeutic properties of Frankincense oil are antiseptic, astringent, carminative, cicatrisant, cytophylactic, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative, tonic, uterine, vulnerary and expectorant.
What Is Epigenetics?
It has been well-accepted for a long time that nutrition is beneficial to health. The difference now is that research is showing us that it is not just the nutrients from the food we eat that supports our bodies. The actual genetic material from food enters our bodies and influences how and which of our genes are turned on or off. Not only that, but the food we eat also affects the 100 trillion bacteria that live in our intestines, and those bacteria have a huge effect on our health.
What Are Telomeres?
Telomeres are the DNA at very ends of our chromosomal strands (like the little plastic aglet on the end of your shoelaces). You can read more about what they do in the post, but the important thing to know is that:
1. Oxidative stress affects the length of your telomeres, and
2. Telomere length is correlated with health and the length of life.
Why Should You Care?
Ultimately, our health is determined not by our genes, but by how well we protect our DNA (and our telomeres!) from oxidative stress. We should take this as great news, because it means that your health is in your hands.
Conquer Stress Naturally with B Vitamins
All health issues are directly related to the nutrition we provide, or fail to provide, for our bodies. When it comes to stress, the B Vitamins play a crucial role in the way we manage and prevent its harmful effects. Stress is often a silent enemy that can result in physical and mental illness, and B Vitamins are necessary to bring balance to our nervous system, allowing us to stay calm and avoid chemical imbalances that are both a cause and a result of unchecked stress. Below is a summary of the major B Vitamins and how they can help.
- B1 (Thiamine) Critical to proper operation of the nervous system, B1 is needed for the metabolism of key amino acids at the cellular level, especially in nerve cells. Thiamine helps with mood changes and general fatigue that are often associated with stress. Thiamine cannot be made by the body, but must be derived from dietary sources such as whole grains, peas, beans, fish, and lean meats.
- B3 (Niacin) Niacin is involved in many functions of the nervous system. One of the most important ones is its part in changing a substance known as L-Tryptophan into 5-HTP, and ultimately into a key neurotransmitter called Serotonin. Adequate levels of serotonin are very important at helping us to stay calm and avoid the irritability, anxiety, and depression sometimes linked to stress. B3 is mainly found in plant-based foods such as nuts, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables.
- B6 (Pyridoxine) B6 also affects neurotransmitters that are crucial for neurological health. In addition, B6 works with other B vitamins to neutralize a toxic amino acid called homocysteine that can produce stress-related anxiety and depression. B6 is found in leafy green vegetables, eggs, fish, and nuts.
- B9 (Folate) Also known as folic acid, B9 is vital for feeling energetic, mentally sharp, and helps to stabilize moods as well. The more stress that is in your life, the more you need to seek out B9. Dietary sources include citrus fruits, dark green vegetables, seeds, and whole grains.
- B12 (Methylcobalamin) B12 (Methylcobalamin) is very involved in the overall health of the nervous system, which is the place in the body that is primarily responsible for stress management. B12 produces healthy neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and others, and these chemicals help to keep our bodies balanced. B12 helps to avoid anxiety, mental confusion, and other cognitive problems.B12 can be found in organic and free-range eggs, free-range poultry, cold-water fish, and organic dairy foods.
Conquer Stress Naturally with Lithium Orotate
Most of us have probably heard of lithium. It is a natural mineral salt that we all need for optimal mental and physical health. The pharmaceutical high-level form of lithium is typically prescribed for anxiety, bi-polar disorder, and other mental health issues. This form exposes individuals to high amounts of lithium, and is associated with many harmful side effects, especially to the liver. In fact, patients must have their blood levels checked regularly.
Lithium Orotate (first used by Dr. Hans Nieper in Germany), on the other hand, is a safe form of lithium that delivers much smaller, non-toxic doses directly to the brain (through the blood brain barrier.) Lithium Orotate is a great stress management tool that boosts the ability of cells, especially in the brain and nervous system, to efficiently transport nutrients in and out of their membranes. Lithium Orotate has many applications, one of which is to help lower stress, anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings. Its use can benefit everyone by helping to decrease the effects of stress.
Conquer Stress Naturally with Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
EFAs, the good fats such as Omega-3, Omega-6, and others, continue to receive a lot of good press, as well they should. These critical nutrients have multiple beneficial effects.Omega-3s are essential fatty acids because your body isnt capable of producing them on its own. One of the main benefits of EFAs is enabling proper function of nerve cell membranes. In fact, EFAs play a huge role at the cellular level throughout the body. They can help you to have a healthy nervous system that weathers the effects of stress easier as well as helping keep negative emotions under control such as anger, fear, worry, and irritability. Unfortunately, when we allow such emotions to run free, they release harmful chemicals that only worsen the effects of stress. Some quality sources of EFAs include flax seed oil, hemp seed oil, walnut oil, mustard oil and algal oil (derived directly from algae). Its usually best to use the natural cold-pressed oil form of EFAs, as it is difficult to get enough of them, especially in the proper balance, in your diet alone.
Conquer Stress Naturally with Exercise
Exercise such as a 30-45 minute daily walk can help tremendously with stress relief. Breathing in fresh air and allowing as much sunlight on your skin as possibly will not only make you feel better, but will literally help to clear your mind and emotions. It will also aid your body in the production of Vitamin D-3. For those days when the weather does not permit outside activities, try a using a Wii Fit or a mini-tramp. Soft jumping for 15-30 minutes is wonderful for the lymph system and will also help to burn calories. Other things to consider would be Yoga, Pilates and dance. Exercise should be brisk enough to bring on a sweat, but for those who have health concerns, just exercising a bit every day is beneficial. Take time for yourself and enjoy the exercise portion of your day which will not only relieve stress, but will also be beneficial to your overall health.
Conquer Stress Naturally with Herbs
Herbs can be used to reduce stress and manage stress symptoms. St Johns Wort, Valerian, SAMe, Chamomile, Ginger, Borage, Licorice, Milk Thistle, and Nettle have all been found to help with managing stress levels in a natural way. Because many herbs are contraindicated when used with certain prescription and over-the-counter medications, be sure to check for contraindications and/or check with a trusted healthcare professional.
Why Chronic Stress Could be Making You Unhealthy, Unhappy and Just Plain Tired
If youre feeling a bit overwhelmed these days, youre not the only one.
In todays always-connected world, its practically impossible to hop off the hamster wheel and give yourself some much-needed downtime.
So you continue to burn the candle at both ends. And youre stressed all the time.
As a result, your health suffers. And so does your mood.
Because the reality is that your body simply isnt designed to handle the chronic stress that comes with modern life.
You see, when you become stressed, your body automatically reacts with a fight-or-flight response.
And your body quite literally cant tell the difference between encountering a man-eating saber tooth tiger and being stuck in a traffic jam.
So when you start to feel anxious (no matter what the cause) your body immediately begins pumping out cortisol and other stress hormones.
In the short-term, these stress hormones help give you extra strength and stamina. by raising your blood pressure and heart rate. And by directing blood away from your digestive system to your heart and large muscles.
That gives you enough extra strength to outrun that saber tooth tiger. Or to lift a car to save a trapped toddler.
And thats helpful when youre only experiencing short-term stress like running from that tiger.
But heres the problem
Why Chronic Stress Could be Destroying Your Health
When youre stressed out all the time at work, at home, even on vacation your adrenal glands continue to pump out additional stress hormones like cortisol.
As a result, your cortisol levels skyrocket. Even if your only threat is being late to an important meeting having an argument with your spouse or dealing with children who dont listen.
And that puts continuous strain on your body. Which makes you feel upset, sad and simply worn out.
It can also quickly eat away at your health:
making you more likely
to catch colds
keeping your body from healing properly
increasing your chances of gaining weight
interfering with your sleep
impacting your ability to
think clearly
causing you to age faster
making you feel sad and unmotivated
giving you gastrointestinal problems
causing your blood sugar level to become out of whack
and even damaging
your heart
What to do When Standard Stress Relief Strategies Just Dont Work
Now you probably already know that stress is bad for you.
And you may have tried many different things to try to lower your stress. Like meditating. Getting a massage. Or doing deep breathing exercises.
But if youre like many of the patients I see, it simply isnt enough.
The good news is that there is a NATURAL way to reduce the effects this stress has on your body and your mood.
The powerful herb Im about to tell you about actually REDUCES the amount of cortisol in your system. And this releases your tension, letting you remain calm and cope better.
So you can keep your cool even when dealing with the daily pressures of your everyday life.
Health benefits of sex as a stress buster:
Sex is a natural painkiller because oxytocin is released.
Bonding between couples improves as a result of a release of oxytocinalso known as the “cuddling hormone.”
Studies have linked sex with a reduction in blood pressure.
Sex may help save your heart, as a British study uncovered that men who have frequent sex are less likely to develop heart disease.
Sex is a natural stress-bustera study conducted on mice found that mice who had frequent sex were less stressed.
Sex can also help improve mood, which can alleviate anxiety and depression.
Sex is a natural sleep-aid as it releases dopamine.
Frequent sex helps your body build antigens, which boosts your immune system and prevents the risk of illness.
Some studies have suggested that frequent sex among males reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
Sex can help regulate hormones in females.
Sex can help strengthen pelvic muscles which can prevent bladder leaks.
Studies have suggested that sex boosts happiness more than money.
Sex helps boost and improve stamina, flexibility, and strength based on its various positions.
We’re pretty sure that these 13 reasons have convinced you not only to “get busy” tonight but make sex a more regular part of your routine.
To get a good night’s sleep, you can try several different tactics including counting sheep, taking a pill, meditating, making your room cooler, or drinking warm milk or tea. Or, you can have sex, which is now shown to be pretty effective at helping you catch up on your ZZZs.
Initial research found that the key to a happy relationship is to get more sleep, because as we all know, we can be pretty crabby when we don’t get enough sleep. The latest findings uncovered that if you want great sleep, you should be having sex prior. And when you think about it, having nightly sex to have better sleep is the golden ticket for happiness in a relationship, don’t you think?
The researchers from Oxford Economics and the National Center for Social Research who conducted a study with 8,250 participants found that those individuals who had sex and a good night’s sleep were the happiest.
The authors wrote, “Sleep was the strongest indicator of a broader sense of well-being, controlling for other factors. The majority of those with the highest Living Well scores reported feeling well rested most of the time (60 percent), whilst over half of those in the bottom 20 percent of the Index said that they rarely, or never, felt well rested.”
Nighttime sex linked with better sleep
The study looked at 460 participants and found that those who had sex prior to sleep enjoyed a far greater night’s sleep than those who did not.
Study researcher Dr. Michele Lastella explained, “What we found was 64 percent of our respondents indicated they slept better when sex was with a partner and it involves an orgasm. There’s strong evidence to suggest substituting screen time for play time.”
“When you’re engaging in sex, you’re not thinking about what to do the next day, you’re not going through your phones. It distracts you,” added Dr. Lastella.
Therefore, if you’re looking to improve your sleep and your relationship then you should try having sex more often prior to bedtime. Not only is it safe, but sex can offer you a variety of other health benefits, too.
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