EHL: The Essentials of Healthy LivingSM
Stress
Unresolved stress, whether physical, mental, or emotional in nature, has a negative effect on health. Regular or continuous stress weakens the immune system, increases the likelihood of illness, and slows the healing process. Researchers believe that stress contributes to as much as 80% of all major illnesses. Incorporating nutritional supplements that support a healthy stress recovery response, eating a well-balanced diet, sleeping restfully, getting regular cardiovascular exercise, as well as introducing relaxation practices such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing into your daily life, will help buffer the effects of negative stress on your body. Resolving the source of stress is most important, but there is some support available for the stressed body systems.
Nutritional Supplements
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Essential Products for Stress
B Complex
The B vitamins play a major role in supporting nervous system and immune system health. They are involved in energy production as well as many other important metabolic functions in the human body. The B vitamins are quickly depleted during times of stress. Because the B vitamins are water soluble, and therefore do not build up a reserve in the body, it is recommended that they be replaced on a daily basis. The easiest and best way to this is to take a B-complex supplement like Pathway B-COMPLEX 50. This formula contains the full complement of B-complex vitamins in their activated, coenzyme forms.
Recommended: Pathway B-COMPLEX 50
Adrenal Support
Stress can weaken health by demanding excess work by many body systems such as the endocrine, nervous and immune system. Taking nutrients that help the body adapt to stressful challenges can greatly help to more quickly restore energy, vitality, and enhance longevity. Pathway ADRENAL SUPPORT contains key adaptogenic herbs along with select B vitamins to support the body’s stress response.
Recommended: Pathway ADRENAL SUPPORT
Optional Products for Stress
Comprehensive Relaxation Formula
During times of stress, it can be helpful to gently quiet the mind and body by taking a comprehensive relaxation support formula. Pathway RELAXATION SUPPORT combines a soothing blend of relaxing herbs, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. RELAXATION SUPPORT contains Relora®, a proprietary blend of magnolia officinalis and phellondendron amurense studied for its calming and focusing effect as well as stress induced weight gain. SunTheanine® is also incorporated in this formula to aid in relaxation. Safe and effective calming herbs, such as chamomile, lemon balm, skullcap, hops and passionflower are also included.
Recommended: Pathway RELAXATION SUPPORT
L-theanine
L-theanine is an amino acid found in green tea that has been shown to enhance learning ability, induce relaxation, and relieve emotional stress. Pathway L-THEANINE is the patented ingredient SunTheanine®. Extensive evaluation and scientific study has shown the ability of SunTheanine® to promote relaxation, enhance alertness, and increase the ability to focus. SunTheanine® is a 100% pure source of L-Theanine.
The information in this reference document is not intended to be a substitute for advice or treatment from a qualified physician, nor is it intended to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease. Consult your physician prior to starting any new health program or if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.
