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Valerian Root by NOW Foods -

November 19th, 2010

  • Non-Addictive, Herbal Extract for Restlessness*
  • Organic Quality Valerian Root
  • Two Capsules Contain: Valerian 1g

Product Description
Valerian Root provides natural relief of restless, sleepness nights. This 100% natural, safe and non-addictive herbal extract works in the brain by inhibiting the nerve impulses that prevent the body from attaining pure, uninterrupted slumber. In addition, the majority of Valerian users report feeling refreshed upon waking free of drowsiness, and ready to face the day! NOW Valerian provided the effective potency that users asked for.*… More >>

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Gaba with B-6 500 mg/2 mg 100 Capsules NOW Foods

January 11th, 2010

  • Name Gaba with B-6
  • Potency 500 mg/2 mg
  • Quantity 100 Capsules

Product Description
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) is a non-essential amino acid found mainly in the human brain and eyes. It is considered an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which means it regulates brain and nerve cell activity by inhibiting the number of neurons firing in the brain. GABA is referred to as the brain’s natural calming agent. By inhibiting over-stimulation of the brain, GABA may Enhance promote relaxation and ease nervous tension. NOW provides only the naturally occurring… More >>

Gaba with B-6 500 mg/2 mg 100 Capsules NOW Foods

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Stress Management – Fight Stress With These Foods in your Diet

January 4th, 2010

If you want to manage stress then you need to watch your diet and the foods you consume and critical.

Many of the foods that we turn to when stressed actually increase stress levels even more creating a vicious circle.

However, make simple diet changes and you will reduce stress, be calmer and be better equipped to fight daily stress. Letâ??s look at foods and supplements that can reduce stress and why there so important.

Our bodies are incredible machines and able to cope with stress but they need to fed correctly to function at optimum efficiency. Stress is part of life so you need to fight back and thatâ??s with the foods below that are proven to reduce stress

1. Green vegetables & Oil fish

If you are felling irritable eat green leafy vegetables and oily fish. Broccoli, cabbage, tofu cod and mackerel are great foods and are full of magnesium which is the number 1 stress busting mineral.

Calcium

If you donâ??t get enough magnesium your body regulates blood sugar levels less efficiently and you become irritable and canâ??t sleep so get 3 â?? 5 portions of the above weekly.

2. Get Essential fats

Oily fish earlier and they are great stress busting food. Essential fatty acid increases the serotonin in the brain which regulates our mood and ability to cope with stress

We have already recommend a fish oil supplement and really there is no better eat to eat than oil fish for stress get it from: Mackerel, sardines and salmon.

Tip: You can add these two supplements as well – magnesium and omega 3 fish oil supplement daily

2. Regulate energy levels

You need some slow realise carbs to keep your blood sugar levels steady. Keeping the levels constant will mean you have more energy.

Pick high fibre and low GL foods such as oats or brown rice and avoid white bread and pasta.

3. Nuts for Energy

You can keep blood sugar steady between your main meal by eating and snacking on nuts. Unsalted peanuts, cashews, almonds and walnuts are great. These are packed with vitamin B complex vitamins which if we donâ??t get enough of are responsible for exhaustion tiredness and adrenal problems

Tip: Snack every three hours and add an all round B complex vitamin supplement

4. Shellfish and zinc

One of the main minerals people are deficient when stressed is zinc. So make sure you get plenty of it its important in regulating serotonin and melatonin which are key stress control hormones.

Prawns and other shellfish are great as to are:

Seaweed, brown rice, mushrooms turkey and asparagus

Tip: Add a daily zinc mineral supplement to your diet

4. Get Essential fats

We have mentioned oily fish earlier and they are great stress busting food. Essential fatty acid increases the serotonin in the brain which regulates our mood and ability to cope with stress

We have already recommend a fish oil supplement and really there is no better eat to eat than oil fish for stress get it from: Mackerel, sardines and salmon.

5. Wind down foods

Get plenty of the essential acid tryptophan.

This will help you get a good nights rest and again regulates the neuro transmitters in the brain to relax you plenty of foods to choose from:

Bananas, milk fish chicken cheese oats and turkey are packed with it, so get three portions a week.

When you are on the go itâ??s sometimes difficult to eat correctly but try and make time to relax and chew your food so it digests properly and you get the proper nutrients. If you are running for the bus and eating on the go this wont happen!

Also consider daily Magnesium, zinc and a B Complex supplement to make sure you get these three important stress busters.

Stress is part of life so make sure you fight it and cope with it and the simple diet tips above will definitely lead to better control of your hectic daily life.

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Super Foods to Reduce Stress and Feel Fabulous

December 31st, 2009

 

Numerous studies show that one thing we all have in common in 21st century is stress. How often do we get really stressed out? Once a month…a week…a day?

Did you know that more than 300.000 people a day take time off work because of a stress related illness? When overstressed, we may have headaches or migraines, anxiety attacks, pounding heart, sadness and depression, tension in back of neck or head, stomach problems, irritability, moodiness, bad temper, overeating, fatigue, frequent colds, etc.

Are you always busy, always on the run, always stressed out? Do you have no time for taking care of yourself because you always put children, relatives, relationship, and career first priority? No wonder you have no time to eat regularly! Sound familiar?

According to Ayurveda, we are what we eat. When we are stressed out, we need better quality meals to help us stay focused, grounded, in balance. But instead, we get trapped in cycles: we eat too much junk/processed food – we get even more stressed out – we eat even more refined, processed, junk. What shall we do? We have to break the cycle!

The first step in helping with stress overload is to eat more food that can help us to reduce stress and feel much better.

High-fiber foods are digested slowly, which can help control blood sugar. High fiber foods can also help with constipation, which can be a trigger for a stress overload because of high amount of toxins that are not eliminated.

Low sugar meals can help stabilize insulin level and reduce stress.

Overall, lean protein, healthy fats and complex carbohydrates can help you to stay balanced.

Whole foods rich in anti-stress vitamins and minerals are stress fighters and we have to incorporate them in our diet as much as possible.

Magnesium. It has been found that people under stress have low magnesium levels, indicating that magnesium may be beneficial to those under stress. A deficiency of magnesium interferes with transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, causing irritability and nervousness. Almonds, apples, apricots, brown rice, garlic, leafy vegetables, spinach, salmon, etc. contain magnesium.

Calcium. Our body needs a proper balance between magnesium and calcium to have a healthy stress response. Healthy foods rich in Calcium are almonds, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, kelp, mustard greens, oats, prunes, salmon, seafood, sesame seeds, tofu, yogurt / kefir, etc.

B6. Studies show that people who are depressed have low levels of B6 and serotonin. We need eat more avocados, bananas, fish, spinach, walnuts-to get more Vitamin B6;

B12. As we know, B12 deficiency can contribute to many anxiety disorders caused by stress, such as hormonal imbalances, blood sugar fluctuations, chronic fatigue, depression, irritability, moodiness, nervousness. We need to eat more salmon, seafood, sea vegetables (if we don’t eat meat) to get more Vitamin B12.

Folic acid. Studies show that folic acid helps make dopamine – the real key to transmitting feelings of pleasure. Healthy foods rich in Folate are asparagus, barley, brown rice, dates, green leafy vegetables, legumes, lentils, mushrooms, oatmeal, oranges, root vegetables, salmon, tuna, whole grains, etc.

Slow down, relax and enjoy.

Bon appetite to get rid of stress!

Irina Wardas is a founder of NaturalCounselor.com and works with women who have stress or weight management issues and are experiencing increased appetite, mood swings, insomnia and lack of energy.

As a Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor, she helps her clients get healthier and happier naturally in a step-by-step enjoyable way for long lasting results. She works around food choices and lifestyle alternatives. To learn more about her Health and Wellness Programs and e-Books or sign up for her free Newsletter visit her website

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