Stress is the common term to express the excessive pressure of modern day life, a certain amount of stress is good for us but the problem comes with excessive stress. Excessive stress can lead to unpleasant emotional and physical symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, stomach problems, insomnia, racing heart, sweating, rapid breathing, irritability, shortness of breath, panic, palpitations, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, headaches, low concentration, loss of sex drive and using food, smoking, drugs and alcohol as a support mechanism. Excessive and long term stress lowers the immune system and has been associated with health problems such as asthma, alcohol abuse, chronic fatigue, male infertility, headaches, fibromyalgia, high blood pressure, heart disease, indigestion, immune system problems, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, anxiety, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcers, skin diseases, eczema, psoriasis and cancer.

To beat stress naturally, individuals need to avoid or cope with stressful situations, improve diet, increase exercise and try to get a good night sleep.

Changing the diet to exclude stimulants such as caffeine beverages like tea and coffee, sugar, salt, saturated fats and to cut down on alcohol consumption and smoking would be beneficial. Many individuals have found that relaxation methods such as meditation, yoga, and tai chi have helped with coping with stress.

The following supplements may help if you are suffering from Stress.

Ginseng

Kava Kava

Lemon balm

Multivitamin and minerals

Tyrosine

Valerian

Vitamin B

Vitamin C