Finding calm in today's chaos

Stress is an unfortunate factor of daily life. Whether we are fleeing a tiger, trying to meet a work deadline, or going through a pandemic, our bodies perceive all these stressors in the same way. The physiological symptoms of stress can include increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, decreased digestive activity, headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.
By Health First
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Trouver le calme dans le chaos d'aujourd'hui

Stress is an unfortunate factor in daily life. Whether we are running from a tiger, trying to meet a work deadline, or living through a pandemic, our body perceives all of these stressors in the same way. The physiological symptoms of stress can include increased heart rate, breathing rate, decreased digestive activity, headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Psychological symptoms can include anxiety, restlessness, lack of focus, feeling overwhelmed, and irritability. A small amount of stress can be okay, it can make us more productive, increase energy, and focus. But when stress is chronic and experienced long-term, it can have a significant impact on our bodies, leading to tissue damage, exhaustion, and a reduced immune response.

Health First Stress Release Supreme was developed to help maintain a calm, relaxed, and alert state during times of stress. Today, with the world swirling around us, Stress Release Supreme helps calm us without causing drowsiness, while supporting the immune system.

Suntheanine ® –  L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in green tea. Suntheanine ® is not a green tea extract, but rather is produced via a patented process that mimics the natural process in green tea leaves, resulting in 100% pure L-isomer-theanine. Backed by over 60 clinical studies, it has been shown to stimulate alpha waves in the brain, creating a relaxed yet alert state without drowsiness. Suntheanine ® also decreases the formation of beta waves. Beta waves naturally increase when you drink coffee or energy drinks and during times of stress. Too many beta waves can lead to stress and over-excitement, making focus and concentration very difficult.

Further studies show that Suntheanine® can help improve sleep quality, decrease normal premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, enhance learning performance, increase mental acuity, promote concentration, reduce negative side effects of caffeine, and support the immune system.

Reishi and Cordyceps Mushrooms - Reishi and Cordyceps Mushrooms contain bioactive substances that have beneficial effects on the body, especially the stress response, immune system, gut, and respiratory systems. Health First Stress Release Supreme mushrooms use the fruiting body and the mycelium. These mushrooms are grown on organic, gluten-free Canadian oats. Before micronization, the mushrooms are heat-treated during the dehydration process which includes an initial steam activation step at the beginning of the process that softens and disrupts the chitinous mushroom cell wall matrix, resulting in increased bioavailability.

Schisandra -  Known as an adaptogen, schisandra can help the body resist the effects of anxiety and stress. It has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and is known to impact Qi and is believed to positively impact several meridians, or pathways, in the body, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Also known as the “five-flavor fruit,” the berries have sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, and sour tastes, which is very beneficial for the liver! Remember, it’s important to support the liver during times of stress, as we can hold energy there or partake in less than appropriate activities, including alcohol and fatty foods.

Other ways to manage stress

You can take all the supplements in the world, but if you do not incorporate key lifestyle strategies to support your health during times of stress, you can’t anticipate a huge change. The strategies below combined with Stress Release Supreme will enable you to calm yourself amidst today’s chaos.

  • Get regular physical activity.
  • Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing. Try box breathing; breathe in for a count of 4, hold for a count of 4, breathe out for a count of 4, and hold again for a count of 4. This can help calm you and reset your mind during times of distress.
  • Meditation, yoga, tai chi, or massage.
  • Maintain a sense of humor and spend time with family and friends who bring you joy.
  • Set aside time for hobbies, such as reading or listening to music.
  • And make sure you get enough sleep and eat a healthy, balanced diet while avoiding tobacco, excess caffeine, and alcohol.

Health First Stress Release Supreme contains a unique complementary blend of key medicinal mushrooms and adaptogens to support both our immune and stress responses. Just two capsules taken daily provides adults with a clinically studied dose of L-Theanine, which has been shown to help promote relaxation while keeping the mind sharp. The medicinal mushrooms of reishi and cordyceps help support immunity and stress, while schisandra extract helps support physical and mental fatigue. This entire vegan-friendly formula is free from magnesium stearate.