What is stress?
Stress? Stress is not something unusual. It is present in the life of each of us and is combined with our everyday emotions. We experience stress when we go shopping, when our grandchildren come over, and even when we watch the news…
In 1946, Hans Selye first introduced the term “stress,” and in the 1970s, psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe conducted a large-scale study on various stressors, creating a comprehensive table of stress-inducing events in life, or “tragedies.” The percentages below represent the stress levels associated with each event:
- Death of a husband or wife – 100%
- Divorce – 73%
- Death of a close family member – 63%
- Personal injury or illness – 53%
- Job loss or work problems – 47%
What does stress lead to? And how can one cope with it?
Chronic stress can lead to complications of major diseases:
- Atherosclerosis of the blood vessels of the heart, brain, kidneys, and legs
- Ischemic heart disease and heart attack
- Heart failure and rhythm disorders
- Stroke
- Diabetes mellitus.
Stress and blood pressure are closely related, especially during the autumn-winter period when the body is under strain. Increased vascular tone is observed, resulting in a sudden increase in blood pressure.
People who suffer from high blood pressure should ensure that they get enough sleep, rest, and time to enjoy themselves. They should also avoid worry and conflicts in their daily lives. Therefore, it is important to make it a habit to find time for socializing with friends and prioritize a healthy diet that is low in salt and animal fats, but rich in fruits, vegetables, fiber, and seafood. Quitting smoking and alcohol is crucial, as these harmful habits do not solve any problems. Additionally, it is important to engage in regular physical activity and learn to say “NO” to excessive demands or stress.
Where does stress originate from?
The increase in blood pressure during stress is associated with stress hormones – cortisol and adrenaline – which affect the body differently. Cortisol poses a particular danger to health because during stress it puts our body in a state of “heightened readiness for combat.” During stress, it is released in excess, causing:
- Constriction of blood vessels,
- Increase in blood pressure and hypertensive crises,
- Development of heart attacks and strokes,
- Constant drowsiness,
- Changes in taste preferences (constant craving for something sweet and high in calories),
- Fat deposition, development of diabetes or hormonal disorders,
- Development of depression,
- Decreased immunity.
Can stress be prevented or stopped?
Yes, but it’s not a simple task! After all, if your body cannot cope with stress on its own, you cannot change your attitude towards life. Phytotherapy can help you.
Anantavati, an anti-stress herbal complex, is capable of influencing all components of stress through exclusively plant-based ingredients included in its composition.
Thanks to the action of plants, Anantavati reduces irritability, anxiety, normalizes sleep, and increases stress resistance.
Unlike other herbal calming remedies, Anantavati does not cause daytime drowsiness, sluggishness, or dependence, allowing you to use Anantavati without disrupting your usual rhythm of life and without the risk of developing side effects.
Anantavati should be taken after a meal, 1-2 tablets per day, for a period of 30-90 days.
Take care of your nerves! Live without stress! Be healthy!