Stress can be an amazing feeling! It has this awesome ability to ramp us up when we need to get things done. It can keep our minds sharp and alert and has the capacity to let our body know what to do to help us cope. The trick is to not get too swept up in this mode and learn how to adapt, respond and recover appropriately and from a more nourished space. Sound easy? Well it can be, if we support and nurture our body and mind in the right ways.
Your brain is the first to respond during stress and one way is to send a message to your adrenal glands to pump out cortisol and adrenaline to help you cope. When we are stressing out a lot or super busy, we end up using too much cortisol and adrenaline and the brain self-regulates and tones down the responses. This will affect how we cope and also our body and mind start to feel low in energy and fatigued, commonly known as adrenal fatigue.
Herbal tinctures are one of the best ways to nourish our nervous system and restore adrenal health. Withania is super nourishing to the nervous system, is also a beautiful anti-inflammatory and helps the body store iron. Withania has also been shown to decrease elevated cortisol levels in your system. Siberian Ginseng is essential in any mix to support adrenal health and calm down the inflammatory processes that go hand in hand with being stressed. Rhodiola may improve physical and mental responses during fatigue and Magnolia has been traditionally used in times of anxiety and mood issues and may support healthy sleep patterns particularly with anxious people. Another amazing herb to nourish the adrenals and the nervous system is Holy Basil, also known as ‘Queen of the Herbs’ which has adaptogenic properties to support the body and help it adapt to stress responses and the hormones that can be secreted. Chronic stress has also been known to cause oxidative stress and the anti-oxidant properties in Holy Basil can further support the body with healing.
All of these herbs can be found in SUKHA HERBS REJUVENATE TONIC. This formula has been designed to help you cope with stress and fatigue, all in one convenient formula. The highly concentrated formula must be diluted with a little water or juice and taken twice daily. Any further information, please email nyree@healthnaturally.com.au