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Stress

DESCRIPTION

Stress is defined as a state of bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an equilibrium. Physically, stress results from overused and fatigued organs. Psychologically, stress is the inability to cope with daily confrontations.

In either form, stress can lead to changes in the body secretions (especially by the Endocrine System), changes in blood circulation, and increased muscle tension, which lead to greater susceptibility to physical illness, mental and emotional problems, and accidental injuries.

While a degree of stress stimulates a person toward performance, over-stimulation can lead to serious psychological conditions, nervous breakdowns, and significantly reduce a person's lifespan.

The following situations may lead to stress for an individual: hospitalisation, debt, marriage or reconciliation, change of job, loss of job, retirement, problems at work, change in finances, sexual difficulties, divorce or separation, and death in the family.

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HERBS

Hops
Valerian (3)

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NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

B Complex (1)
Bioflavonoids (2)
Magnesium
Vitamin C (2)

HOMOEOPATHY: Anxiety & Stress

Aconite
Severe emotional or mental stress.
Feelings of Shock, panic and restlessness.
Can be helpful in panic attacks.
Helpful if accomopanied by Anxiety or panic.

Arsen. alb.
Anxiety combined with irritability.
Restless and hates to be alone.
Usually a "cold-blooded" person.
Pain makes the patient feel very anxious.

Ignatia
Severe grief or emotional upset such as bereavement.
Crying uncontrollably, may be hysterical.
Feeling as if cannot cope due to grief.

Nux vom.
Workahoilic, who will burn out.
Irritable and irascible.
Often turn to drink, tranquilisers or stimulants to cope.

Gelsemium
Exam nerves or similar situation.
Feels paralysed by fear.
Can be used for school phobia.

Silicea
Anxious, fears failure.
Nervous, irritable and stubborn.
Usually a cold-blooded person.

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REFERENCES

1. Garrison RH and Somer E. The Nutrition Desk Reference. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, 1985:203.
2. Bendich A. Vitamin C and immune response. Flor Tech 1987; 41:112-14.
3. Kempinskas V. On the action Valerian. Famakologii I Toksikologiia 1964; 4(3):305-309.

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