Can you change the global financial crisis?
Added 10.12.2008
Probably not, but you may be able to lower your risk of stress-related disease.
As the crisis may affect your financial situation, mental strain can increase your risk of getting sick. Long-term stress increases your blood level of stress hormones, your oxidative stress and increases your risk of developing chronic inflammation. Elevated stress hormones, oxidation and inflammation create immense pressure on your body. Your body's response to these stress factors is to activate all the defense mechanisms that it has.
Many of these defense systems are made up of a variety of natural antioxidants. Basic vitamins and minerals are necessary for more than 600 different biochemical reactions, including defending us against external and internal "enemies."
If we are exposed to stress over longer periods of time, we exhaust these defense resources. So unless we are adding as much of these vital defense substances as we use up, our immune system will gradually deteriorate.
Over the last 10 years numerous scientific studies have shown that low blood and tissue concentrations of these antioxidants, vitamins and minerals are associated with an increased risk of developing many diseases. For example, studies have shown that women who have low blood levels of both vitamin E and selenium have an increased risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 11 times.
What can you do for yourself and your family?
Unfortunately, we can't solve the crisis but we can help you to deal with the negative psychological impact and pressures that come along with it in a clear, focused and relaxed way. How can we do this? By strengthening and optimising your defense system with natural supplements.In light of recent research, it is now possible to pinpoint which food supplements may reduce your oxidative stress and which supplements may reduce unhealthy elevated levels of stress hormones, helping you attain a better quality of life and a healthier body.
New American consumer surveys show that when faced with an economical crisis, one of the things most people are unwilling to give up are food supplements, which promote general well-being and health. It isn't just dietary supplements that can improve your health under stress though; a healthy and balanced diet, exercise, and stress management are also good investments. The following four guidelines are all scientifically well-documented:
Healthy Diet
Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit, preferably organic.Exercise
Try to set up an exercise program that you can implement five days a week. The optimum workout is 30 to 45 minutes of daily brisk walking.Stress management
There are many different kinds of meditation, yoga and other relaxation programs. Choose one that suits your personality.Dietary supplements
Take daily supplements of essential vitamins and minerals but at doses that have been shown to have an effect. Also add antioxidants and anti-stress supplements.Feel free to call and ask our medical advisors about the most effective treatment for you based on your age, sex, lifestyle and any health conditions.
