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Should I take supplements vitamin polymer under stress?

Stress involves a great physical and mental health, and therefore may be advisable to take certain vitamins and mineral supplements under the supervision or advice of a specialist.

Anyway, it should be noted that certain trademarks include extracts of ginseng, guarana (caffeine-rich), both exciting that may worsen the situation of nervousness or anxiety usually associated with stress. We can also find drinks called “energy”, many of which are stimulants they contain ginseng and guarana, as are so bad as coffee or strong tea. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are some dietary recommendations for stress disorders:

- Follow the recommendations of a balanced diet to ensure that there will be no deficit.

- Respect the timing of meals without skipping any overnight. Eat at regular times, to avoid sudden drops in blood glucose level.

- Start your day with a good breakfast, to avoid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), which usually occurs in mid-morning, causing nervousness and irritability. Read the rest of this entry »

The diet varies depending on symptoms. On the other hand, it is necessary to feed the brain properly. This body represents only 2% or 3% of total body weight, but accounts for 20% consumption of energy we derive from food. Its main source of energy are carbohydrates (glucose).

If the contribution is not enough, you get energy from other elements such as proteins and fats, although this is not desirable because there are alterations in body metabolism. To maintain well-nourished brain is not necessary to increase the intake of calories, but take special care of the supply of certain nutrients necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system (transmission of impulses, transporting oxygen to cells.) Read the rest of this entry »

Psychiatrists, psychologists and other experts agree that the best way to avoid drastic determinations, of which one might regret later, is to seek professional help. But first of all identify the stress. Experts say that if the person is identified with the following items may be suffering from stress:

Emotional and mental level: difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, thoughts of obsessive type, ideas repeatedly in the head, irritability, stress state strong, forget things, anxiety, irrational fears, mood swings, hyperactivity, loneliness (feel lonely even if accompanied), nightmares, ideas of guilt, and excessive worry. Read the rest of this entry »

RECOMMENDED FOODS

- Milk and dairy products: milk, yogurt and other fermented dairy products not overly fatty or sweet (curd, petit suisse) and cheeses.

- Meat, fish, eggs and dairy products: All kinds, prefer less fat meats.

- Cereals, potatoes and vegetables: All, preferably derived from cereals and grains. Muesli or breakfast cereal grains.

- Vegetables: All at least one salad a day.

- Fruits: All fresh or dried, washed well, at least one piece a day rich in vitamin C.

- Beverages: Water, defatted broth, juices, vegetable juices, herbal relaxants (passionflower, lime, hawthorn, lemon balm, valerian, verbena …), malt beverages.

- Fats: Olive oil and seeds (sunflower, corn, soy …), butter or margarine. Nuts.

- Other products: wheat germ, brewer’s yeast (as supplements). Read the rest of this entry »

Stress occur when life events, whether physical or psychological, than our ability to address them. Although it can affect all organs and bodily functions, its effects are concentrated on the heart and cardiovascular system, which is forced to work by force, and on the immune system, which reduces its effectiveness leading to a decline in defense against infections and probably other diseases.

One of the first symptoms to appear is nervousness, an excited state in which the nervous system responds to stimuli excessive or disproportionate as normal. Consumption of snuff, and alcohol or coffee or other stimulants, are the most common cause of nervousness and lack of balance in the nervous system. Read the rest of this entry »