Raise your hand if you feel stressed right now. Sadly, we are almost certain you did. Stress affects us daily and much more than we imagine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Hispanic adults in the United States are disproportionately affected by stress compared to non-Hispanic whites (40% vs. 25%, respectively). But beyond the numbers, the biggest problem is that when we experience prolonged states of stress, our entire body suffers.
Consider these facts about stress
The stress response is adaptive and prepares our body to face challenges.
- Temporary stress: If we face a specific, passing event—such as surgery, an accident, or bad news—the body adapts to minimize the impact and help us recover quickly. This level of stress is normal.
- Chronic stress: If we live in a state of permanent stress, these bodily adaptations turn into problems that affect us from head to toe.
- Brain health: Even our neurons change and deteriorate under acute stress, causing alterations in concentration, learning, and memory.
- Heart health: Stress causes dilation, increases heart rate, raises blood pressure, and leads to sodium retention and high glucose levels.
- Physical structure: It affects our muscles by tensing them as a form of protection, often leading to chronic pain.
- Digestive system: Stress alters food transit, digestion, and nutrient absorption, impacting the gut-brain axis.
- Reproductive health: It interferes with the reproductive system and significantly lowers sexual desire.
- Weight management: It increases the production of hormones like cortisol, which makes abdominal fat accumulation easier and weight loss more difficult.
- In short, stress affects every system in the body, including your skin. (1)(2)
Top CDC recommendations to help with stress
- Take five minutes: Practice deep breathing and conscious relaxation.
- Stay active: Walk, exercise, or engage in other relaxing activities while focusing on the "here and now."
- Stay connected: Seek support from people you trust and maintain social bonds.
- Create a routine: Establish a daily schedule that includes dedicated time for rest, exercise, and healthy eating.
- Seek professional help: Talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. You can also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, which provides resources and information. (3)
Santo remedio support for stress relief
- Ashwagandha: An adaptogen plant that helps the body and mind cope with physical and mental stress by "adapting" to your specific needs.
- Magnesium: An essential mineral for hundreds of body functions and fundamental for muscle relaxation.
- Will Powder: A powdered drink mix that combines minerals and herbs to promote relaxation and the proper functioning of the central nervous system.
- Passiflora tea: Various studies show it contains phytochemicals that can support the body during states of moderate stress.
- Buenas noches: Developed with a potent formula including Zylaria® (a patented botanical sleep blend), probiotics, and melatonin. It is an ideal supplement to support digestive health and achieve restorative sleep.
- Colon Plus: A delicious drink made with Psyllium fiber, beet, milk thistle, and probiotics to support your digestive system and liver when stress disrupts your digestion.
Our bodies' and minds' response to stress should be a normal reaction to life's changes. But we cannot allow it to become a permanent state that wears us down.
Let's be healthy together!
Your friends at Santo Remedio.
References
Brianna Chu; Komal Marwaha; Terrence Sanvictores; Derek Ayers. Physiology, 1 Campbell University School. Paul L Foster School of Medicine, TTUHSC, El Paso,TX, USA. Touro University, Nevada. Novant Health Stress Reaction. Last Update: September 12, 2022.
Habib Yaribeygi,1 Yunes Panahi,*,2 Hedayat Sahraei,1 Thomas P. Johnston,3, and Amirhossein Sahebkar4. The impact of stress on body function: A reviewEXCLI J. 2017; 16: 1057–1072. Published online 2017 Jul 21. doi: 10.17179/excli2017-480
3.Estrés/ CDC https://www.cdc.gov/howrightnow/espanol/recursos/sobrellevando-el-estres/pdfs/qha-estres.pdf
