Find calm in today's chaos

Stress is an unfortunate factor in daily life. Whether we are running from a tiger, trying to meet a work deadline, or dealing with a pandemic, our bodies perceive all these stressors in the same way
By Health First
3 min read
Trouvez 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 dealing with a pandemic, our bodies perceive all these stressors in the same way. The physiological symptoms of stress can include increased heart rate and breathing, decreased digestive activity, headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. Psychological symptoms can include anxiety, restlessness, lack of concentration, feeling overwhelmed, and irritability. A small amount of stress can be acceptable; it can make us more productive, increase our energy and focus. But when stress is chronic and experienced over the long term, it can have a significant impact on our bodies, causing tissue damage, burnout, and a reduced immune response.

Supreme Stress Release from Health First® was developed to help promote a state of calm, relaxation, and alertness during times of stress. Today, as the world spins around us, Supreme Stress Release helps calm us without causing drowsiness, while also supporting the immune system.

Suntheanine® – L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in green tea. Suntheanine® is not a green tea extract but is produced using a patented process that mimics the natural process in green tea leaves, resulting in 100% pure L-theanine isomer. Supported 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 reduces the formation of beta waves. Beta waves naturally increase when you drink coffee or energy drinks and during periods of stress. Excessive beta waves can lead to stress and over-excitation, making concentration and focus very difficult. 

Other studies show that Suntheanine® can help improve sleep quality, alleviate normal symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 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, including stress response, the immune system, gut health, and the respiratory system. The mushrooms in Supreme Stress Release from Health First® use both the fruiting body and the mycelium. These mushrooms are grown on organic, gluten-free Canadian oats. Before micronization, the mushrooms undergo heat treatment during the dehydration process, which includes a steam activation step at the beginning of the process that softens and disrupts the chitinous cell wall matrix of the mushroom, leading to increased bioavailability.

Schisandra – Known as an adaptogen, schisandra can help the body resist the effects of anxiety and stress. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known for its impact on Qi. It is believed to positively impact several meridians, or pathways, in the body, including the heart, lungs, and kidneys. Also known as "five-flavor fruit," the berries have sweet, salty, bitter, pungent, and sour tastes, which are very beneficial for the liver! Remember that it is important to support the liver during times of stress, as we can hold energy there or engage in inappropriate activities like alcohol and fatty foods.

Other Ways to Manage Stress

You can take all the supplements in the world, but if you don't incorporate key lifestyle strategies to support your health during times of stress, you won't achieve significant change. The following strategies, combined with Supreme Stress Release, will help you find calm in today's chaos.

  • Engage in regular physical activity.
  • Practice relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing. Try box breathing: inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold your breath for 4 seconds. This can help you calm down and reset your mind in moments of distress.
  • Practice 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.
  • Ensure adequate sleep and a healthy, balanced diet while avoiding tobacco, excessive caffeine, and alcohol.

Supreme Stress Release from Health First® contains a unique complementary blend of medicinal mushrooms and key adaptogens to support both immune response and stress response. Two capsules daily are sufficient to provide adults with a clinically studied dose of L-theanine, proven to promote relaxation while maintaining mental alertness. Reishi and cordyceps medicinal mushrooms help support immunity and stress, while schisandra extract helps support physical and mental fatigue. This all-vegan formula contains no magnesium stearate.