How to Deal with Stress Naturally
Stress is defined as “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances”.
Many of our daily activities trigger our inherent “fight or flight response” facilitating our ability to cope with the threat we are faced with). Additionally, our bodies are not designed to handle nonstop stress. Stressors, big or small, influence how our bodies work as well as, our minds and emotional well-being.
With this in mind, today we will focus on all-natural ways to manage stress. Moreover, you will learn:
- How stress affects the body
- A daily roller blend to combat stressful situations
- Some supplements to incorporate into your daily routine to optimize your health, and
- Simple lifestyle tips for managing stress
How Stress Affects Our Body
Some of the side effects of stress include:
- headaches
- insomnia
- weakened immune system
- high blood pressure
- stomachache
- fertility problems
As matter of fact, stress can have a major impact on our overall health and well-being. Oftentimes when we come out of a stressful situation relatively unscathed, we add more to our already overcrowded plate. This could mean taking on extra responsibilities at work (in the climb up the ladder) or slacking off on the laundry and coming home to what seems to be an insurmountable mountain of dirty clothes.
By the same token, these small actions and daily decisions combine to make us feel overwhelmed, overworked or STRESSED!
So, lets talk about some ways to manage stress naturally…
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Daily Roller
In a 10ml roller bottle combine 8 drops of Balance, Adaptiv, and Copaiba, then top the roller bottle with Fractionated Coconut Oil. Apply to your pulse points, over your heart or behind your ears.
BALANCE: Balance is great for promoting tranquility and reducing anxious feelings. When used on the skin or inhaled, Balance essential oil can help provide a calming and grounding effect on emotions.
ADAPTIV: Adaptiv is perfect for life’s most stressful moments. Increases feelings of tranquility, and helps to boost mood.
COPAIBA: Copaiba can be used internally to calm, soothe and support the nervous system. Or, diffused to promote a calm and peaceful environment.
Supplements for Stress Relief
Lifelong Vitality is doTERRA’s multivitamin, and it is packed with essential nutrients, metabolism benefits, and powerful antioxidants designed to promote energy, health and lifelong vitality. To put it differently, these supplements fill in the gaps your nutrition may be missing. It is recommended you take 2 capsules of each supplement (there are three) with breakfast and dinner.
Now, lets talk about Adaptiv Calming Blend capsules. It is suggested that you take one Adaptiv capsule daily to combat stress, tension and occasional anxious feelings. Not only do these supplements promote mental well-being but they contain GABA which helps to reduce feelings of apprehension and fear by decreasing neuronal excitability.
Healthy Habits
A point often overlooked is lifestyle choices. With this in mind, let’s review some simple shifts you can make in your lifestyle in order to manage stress:
- Practice deep breathing, meditation, or yoga
- Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath infused with your favorite calming essential oils
- Take a brisk walk for 20 minutes 3-5 times a week
- Nourish your body with anti-inflammatory foods
Now, there you have it! This protocol will improve your ability to manage stress. By the same token, allow 1-3 weeks of committed practice to see results.
