Stress
Stress is part of our life, it is not a problem. What matter is how much and what type of stress each person can handle. If it persists, then long-term chronic stress is the problem as we start to lose our resilience to stress.
Cortisol is a ‘stress’ hormone, it regulates sleep, mood, and the immune system. It is also anti-inflammatory.
Effects of chronic stress :
Increased insulin secretion/ diabetes
Increased fat deposition/ weight gain
Altered immune function (frequent colds, food intolerances, autoimmune disease)
Muscle wasting/ weakness
Hypothyroidism/ fatigue
Memory loss
Sex hormone imbalances
Mental and emotional instability
Bone loss/ osteoporosis
Mineral loss (nutrient deficiency)
Sodium and water retention
Elevated cholesterol
Loss of REM sleep
Increase cardiovascular disease
Receptor site activation on tumor cells – cancer development
Vitamins:
Vitamin C
Vitamin B2, B5, B6
Inositol
Folic acid
Minerals:
Magnesium
Chromium
Potassium
Copper
Amino acids
Tyrosine
Tryptophan
Glutamine
Glycine
Leucine, isoleucine, lysine
Taurine
Fatty acids
Acetyl-carnitine
Phosphatidylserine
Stress
Definition
Stress and stress-related illnesses are when the mental and physical health of an individual are unbalanced.
Possible Causes
Stress factors may be physical, mental, emotional and environmental e.g. accident, injury, financial worries, relationship
problems, pollution and work concerns.
Symptoms
Depressed immune system. Sense of being out of control. Physical complaints such as headaches, muscular pain and lethargy.
Methods of Use
Massage
Bath
Diffuser
Tissue/Handkerchief
Suggested Oils
Rose (cabbage), Neroli, Melissa,
Sandalwood, Orange (sweet),
Rosemary, Basil (European),
Lavender, Marjoram (sweet),
Geranium, Chamomile (German),
Palmarosa, Jasmine, Vetivert,
Frankincense, Patchouli, Lemon
