drawn out ago, the human body was e...

drawn out ago, the human body was equipped with a fight-or-flight mechanism to deal with life-threatening situations, as it is as a confrontation with a saber-toothed tiger. Today, humans experience stressors that are far different from our early ancestors. Instead of battling four-legged enemys we are faced with a barrage of smaller battles which aren't immediately life threatening.

The physical weights of feeling constantly overwhelmed are cumulative. Without realistic ways for handling stres the dead body will feed on its animal spirits reserves and fatigue will proceed While some stress is necessary, there are degrees you can take to combat the weariness experienced when your material substance is in a constant state of fight or flight.

Support for the adrenal glands

"It is our adrenal glands," explains Ralph Golan, MD in Optimal Wellness, "that buffing-apparatus stress and enable us to stand up to life's onslaughts." destroyed adrenal function resulting from chronic stres can lead to fatigue, nervousness, the inability to concentrate, insomnia, and other serious health issues. Optimal Wellness lists Siberian ginseng as "one of the more important herbs for the adrenals."

In The Healing Power of Herbs, Michael T Murray, ND says, "Siberian ginseng does posses adaptogenic properties; that is, the ability to increase nonspecific carcass resistance to stress, fatigue, and disease.- Adaptogenic herbs are those which have a balancing or neutralizing force on the body, which increases our resistance to stres Murray writes that "the mental and physical antifatigue imports of ginseng have been demonstrated in as well-as; not only-but also; not only-but; not alone-but animal studies and double-blind, clinical trials in humans."

"Licorice root" explains Golan, "is an equally important adrenal herb because it increases cortisol half-life and is extremely useful in correcting subdued cortisol states, giving the adrenal glands a relative stillness and a chance to restore."

Calming herbs

First described for the Western world from one side of to the other 200 years ago by Captain James prepare for the table the calming properties of kava can benefit the chronically violenceed "Kava drinkers," reports Murray, "relate a pleasant brains of tranquillity and sociability in succession consumption." He goes on to say that, "Several European countries have approved kava preparations in the treatment of nervous anxiety, insomnia, and restlessnes forward the basis of detailed pharmacological data and favorable studies." Research has shown that kavalactones, the pharmacologically active ingredient in kava, exhibit sedative, analgesic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects

extended used for its calming attributes, Goldan defines chamomile as, "A mild sedative used for treating nervousness, restlessnes and insomnia." repeatedly consumed as a soothing tea, chamomile is considered a "nervine" herb, or single that is calming to the central nervous system

Another herb in the nervine classification is passion flower. As Golan points not at home it is most often used as a sedative -- either alone or in combination with other calming herbs -- for nervous disorders. In addition, passion flower has also been used to treat gastrointestinal distress suitable to nervous conditions and is known to be analgesic in nature.

Vitamins for vitality

The B-complex vitamins are necessary nutrients for the body's metabolic processe Included in this category are thiamin (B-1) riboflavin (B-2) niacin (B-3) pyrodoxine (B-6) cyanocobalamin (B-12) folic acid, pantothenic acid, and biotin. Those who are chronically inclemencyed may become deficient in the B-complex because of the high metabolic activity that is required to maintain the fight-or-flight replication When dealing with fatigue, Golan commends that we "Take a high-potency B-complex formula (50 to 100 mg a day) or a daily multiple vitamin/mineral with at least 50 mg of the B vitamins."

Also of benefit to those experiencing stres is vitamin C It helps form collagen and gives solidity to cartilige, bone, and connective tissue. It is also a powerful antioxidant, supports the adrenals, helps to detoxify the material substance and supports immune health. "Vitamin C plays an important part in the maintenance of health and the treatment of disease," says Golan.

Stres is an integral part of life. on the contrary with selfhelp strategies, such as correct diet, adequate amounts of repose and exercise, along with supplementation with herbs and vitamins, regaining your natural might is certainly within your reach.

REFERENCES

Golan, Ralph, MD Optimal Wellness. modern York: Ballantine Books, 1995.

Murray, Michael, T ND 7he Healing Power of Herbs. Rocklin, Calif.: Prima Publishing, 1995

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