What exactly is stress?

This is the body's response to a real or perceived threat. You could say that the body is preparing to take action. There is acute stress (short-term) and chronic stress (long-term). Chronic can cause physical and mental illness. 

What is the difference between chronic stress and acute stress?

Work stress is by far the most important source of chronic stress for adults, but research shows that children, teenagers and young adults are increasingly experiencing this as well. This is due, for example, to school pressure, peer pressure or social isolation and loneliness. This has only been reinforced in the past year by the corona crisis. 

acute stress

Ensures that you can survive in dangerous situations. For example, when a lion comes running towards you, your body allows you to flee. Or when you just heard from your boss that the deadline has been moved to tonight while you still have to start that one project. All kinds of different processes happen in your body that enable you to escape or to continue working hard. 

What effects does it have on my body?

• Increased heart rate (palpitations) 
• Raised blood pressure
• Increased breathing
• Increased adrenaline
• Increased sugar levels in the blood
• Increased blood clotting mechanisms
• Increased muscle function 

Stress also causes your immune system to shut down. This can be very useful in the short term, but over a longer period of time it can have many negative consequences. Did you know: Just one minute of anger can suppress your immune system for six hours?

Does positive thinking affect my body?

The power of positive thinking on our body is great. A person's mindset and the human body are closely linked. The mindset influences the health of the physical system. If you have a positive outlook on life, it can create a cheerfulness that responds to the entire system (human body). This allows the blood to circulate more freely and strengthens the entire body. Learn to think positively by consciously identifying the beautiful moments every day.

How can I reduce stress?

We are all subject to various factors that cause stress; the amount and factors vary per person. As well as the way we respond to this. Don't be too hard on yourself for being stressed. This happens to all of us from time to time and these are some ways to better manage stress. 

• Relax. And this is easier said than done, we know that. But try to relax more often during the day. This varies per person, but can be done, for example, by going into the garden, taking a short walk, reading or listening to music.
• Mindfulness. Mindfulness exercises can also help you relax and focus on your body.
• Regularity. Ensure regularity in your life. Go to bed on time, get up around the same time every day, eat around the same time and make sure you do some activity every day.
• Make agreements with yourself. This may sound a bit crazy, but agree with yourself that you can only think about things for a certain amount of time. When you are stressed, your thoughts run wild all day long. Make yourself aware of these thoughts and agree with yourself that you can think about them for a maximum of 30 minutes a day. If the thoughts arise sooner, say to yourself 'I'm going to think about this later.'
• Discuss it. Do you experience stress complaints? Discuss this with someone. The person in question may not be able to do anything about it, but they can take this into account. For example, at work someone can give you fewer tasks, at home someone can cook more often, etc.
• Supplements. Of course, supplements can also offer you peace and relaxation. Check us out wide range of supplements, which provide support during stressful periods.

Which supplements are best to take when I am stressed?

The increased amount of adrenaline that is suddenly released in the body during stress ensures that the body quickly uses important vitamins and nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, and minerals such as magnesium. Nowadays, many people lead chronically stressed lives. Without sufficient intake of essential minerals and vitamins to compensate for their body's increased needs. This makes many very vulnerable to the harmful effects of stress. 

Supplements that help reduce stress

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Do you still have questions?

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