Natural Remedies for Stress

Are you feeling stressed, tired, or under pressure to get daily tasks completed? Some of the most popular supplements I talk about to help alleviate stress include Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, Magnesium and B Complex. As you know there are many brands of these available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. You can choose from herbal tinctures, capsules, tablets, or dried powders. One of the things we suggest is to consider your options carefully and to take into account the dosage, the strength per dose, and whether there are any additives that you could do without. One of the brands we stock is Terranova, it's a brand we really like. Recently I was talking with Laura Downes Nutritional Therapist and she reminded us why Terranova is so special.

The Benefits Terranova Supplements

This is what Laura had to say about the brand.“ I love the fact that the whole range of Terranova supplements contains no fillers, binders, additives or artificial anything. Everything in the product has a function, is animal free and it is perfectly suitable to anyone following vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.”

Each Terranova nutritional product is enhanced with its own synergistic complex of botanicals and phytonutrient rich foods, called Magnifood. You will see this on every product you pick up. Magnifood ingredients are combined in a manner which enhances the body’s biochemical environment in order to maximize the potential benefits of the product’s vitamins, minerals and/or other nutrients. Many of the plants used in Magnifood are fresh freeze dried. Research shows that fresh freeze drying has the unique ability to retain a plant’s enzymes, and is shown to be superior to other drying methods in terms of activity, stability, solubility and preservation of a plant’s original fresh chemistry (as it was when the plant was harvested).

The advantage of having this Magnifood blend in the formula is that it enhances absorption, bioavailability, and enhances the overall content of the nutrients in the formula. In other words every single ingredient has a function.

Rhodiola an Adaptogenic to help alleviate stress

We also spoke about the fact that there are many triggers that cause stress. I agree with Laura that we can never remove these stress triggers in our lives but that we can moderate how our body’s respond to that stress with adaptogens. An adoptegenic herb is one that helps the body to balance itself out and to adapt to the stress that the body is experiencing. They work at a molecular level by regulating a stable balance in the hypothalamic, pituitary, and adrenal glands.

Rhodiola root is possibly one of the most popular adaptogenic herbs we have. It is commonly used to support energy levels and endurance, may improve cognitive function and combat stress. I have found that it is particularly useful for anyone who is stressed and having a difficulty with recalling information they have learned because they are so stressed. This makes it ideal for exam students. Laura told me that Terranova’s Rhodiola is supported by numerous clinical trials, which have demonstrated benefits in both physical exercise stress and psychological stress.

Ashwagandha for stress and anxiety

Ashwagandha is also an adaptogenic herb, and is very popular. It is commonly used to help deal with stressful situations but is also good for anxiety too. It is also useful for recovery after intense exercise. There are lots of brands available, plus Terranova has a fermented option. I wondered about the difference between fermented Ashwagandha and one that isn’t fermented. Laura told me that when herbs are fermented, it unlocks the potent healing and nourishing properties of that plant, to a degree, that the body is often incapable of achieving on its own. Terranova’s Fermented Ashwagandha does just that! Fermented Ashwagandha contains activated compounds in a highly bioavailable form. Research shows these smaller molecules are directly bioactive and penetrate the body more easily, which is what you want from an adaptogen.

B vitamins are depleted in times of stress

B vitamins are important during times of stress as they are depleted from the body, they are not stored, they mush be replenished every day through diet or supplementation if needed. So, not to forget the best-selling Terranova B complex with vitamin C for optimum support during times of stress. It provides the full spectrum of B Vitamins, plus Vitamin C, and a Magnifood Complex featuring botanicals that work in synergy with these nutrients. It has been formulated with ingredients which allow the body to resist the damaging effects of stress and restore optimal physiological function.

A healthy diet and getting a good night sleep can help you cope with stress. Getting out in nature, meeting a friend or watching funny movies are all good ways to unwind and to reduce stress.