Do you have STRESS and ANXIETY??? This will help you in ways you wont believe!!

AnxiousLess

My story with the anxiousless is this: My 11 year old son (Mason) passed away last year from a severe nut allergy.

My son Carson is now 11 he started having anxiety attacks about 3 months after Mason passed, it became so

bad he was having about 3 a day. The school was calling me, he was calling me freaking out.  So I found  anxiousless and pantothenic acid in our product line.  We had not tried it before because we didn't need to but my god after we started taking it, I swear the next day he did not have one. I said ok well we will see what happens in the morning so I gave him the Anxiousless and the Pantothenic acid because Pantothenic acid supports adrenals and Anxiousless supports nerves, brain etc.  I'm talking over night he was like a new kid. 

We had gone to visit our chiropractor here who gave us a few herbs to try because he said lets do accupuncture because sometimes we hold stress in our nerves and he said I'd recommend you take these herbs.  Oh NO!! over night he was having more attacks.  so when I gave him the Anxiousless and Pantothenic acid I had no idea they would work the way they did.  I was simply amazed so again.  If you are looking for support for stress and Anxiety I would high suggest you take a look at these 2 herbs.  Plus they are one of the best sellers in the company!!

You can message me with any questions at tracy@innerpeaceconepts.com

You can purchase all the products you see on my blog at a 45% savings by going to the website and ordering. Its shipped and at your home, in 2 days

Both of the herbs listed above work together in supporting the system and I totally love them, I have 4 kids and work on sick people all day so some days I am stressed. I feel so bad I want to help everyone feel better!

Research:

1. Nell H., Siebert M., Chellan P., and Gericke N. A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel-Group, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Extract Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin) in Healthy Adults. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 18, 1-7 (2002).
2. Chiu S, Farmina-Woodbury M, Cernovsky Z, Bureau Y, Hou J, Raheb, H, Terpstra K, Badmeav, V, Gericke N. The effect of extract Sceletium tortuosum (Zembrin®), targeting Phosphodiesterase subtype-4 (PDE-4), on cognitive function: a proof-of-concept randomized double-blind, single site, placebocontrolled cross-over study in healthy adults. Manuscript in preparation for submission.
3. Terburg D, Syal S, Rosenberger LA, Heany S, Phillips N, Gericke N, Stein DJ, van Honk J. Acute effects of (Zembrin®), a dual 5-HT reuptake and PDE4 inhibitor, in the human amygdala and its connection to the hypothalamus. Manuscript in preparation for submission.
4. Ritsner MS, Miodownik C, Ratner Y, Shleifer T, Mar M, Pintov L, Lerner V. L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study. J Clin Psychiatry. 72, 34-42 (2011).
5. Tian X, Sun L, Gou L, Ling X, Feng Y, Wang L, Yin X, Liu Y. Protective effect of l-theanine on chronic restraint stress-induced cognitive impairments in mice. Brain Res. 1503, 24-32 (2013).
6. Singewald, N., Sinner, C., Hetzenauer, A., Sartori, SB, Murck, H. Magnesium-deficient diet alters depression- and anxiety-related behavior in mice—influence of desipramine and Hypericum perforatum extract. Neuropharmacology. 47, 1189–1197 (2004).
7. Sawada, T, Yokoi, K. Effect of zinc supplementation on mood states in young women: a pilot study. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 64, 331–333 (2010).
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Hot Flashes ...

If you happen to be among the women who suffer severe hot flashes, try some of these tips for gaining relief:

Try to be at the ideal weight: When you carry too much weight, hot flashes are more severe.

Turn up the AC: Pretty basic, but when you are having trouble controlling your body temperature, help manage it with external controls. Turn up the AC at night to reduce night sweats.

Exercise regularly: Studies show regular exercise reduces the occurrence of hot flashes.

Wear cotton pajamas: They breathe better and thus are more comfortable for sleeping in. Try loose fitting, short sleeved pajamas.

Stop smoking: Smoking is shown to increase the occurrence of hot flashes. Stop smoking to help reduce hot flashes.

Choose lower thread count sheets: Sounds like the opposite of normal advice, but sheets with higher thread counts are more tightly woven, so they do not breathe as quickly. Lowering the thread count can help with air flow and keep you more comfortable at night.

Reduce stress: Occasional stress is related to hot flashes. Finding ways to relax and calm yourself, whether through meditation, yoga, or just reading a good book and drinking a glass of tea, can help cut down the regularity of hot flashes.

Practice deep breathing: Similar to occasional stress reduction, deep breathing and relaxing can help reduce hot flashes.

Eat a diet rich in soy: Increase your soy intake and you may just notice a reduction of hot flashes.

Wear layers: Since your body may not be doing a great job of regulating body temperature for you, this will allow you to help regulate it on your own.

Drink to keep body temperature down and avoid dehydration: Dehydration can increase hot flashes. Stay hydrated and use hot and cold beverages to help your body regulate temperature.

What triggers your hot flashes? Watch for triggers and avoid them.

Talk to your doctor. While many women suffer from hot flashes, there are ways to get relief. So don’t just live with the discomfort of hot flashes, do something about them!

Feeling Anxious? 5 Ways to Naturally Alleviate Stress with ‘Anxiousless’ [Infographic]

Personal story:  We lost one  of our son's last year and his little brother started having anxiety attacks it began to grow first it was 1 then 2 then it was 3 a day... He was having them at school and the ONLY time he felt safe was with me.. So I put him on Anxiousless and literally in 1 day the anxiety attacks stopped.  It was amazing.  I couldn't believe how fast he balanced out and he was very happy to not feel like he was going crazy...i works very fast because it feeds the body what it needs. i also added Pantothenic acid, he took 1 of each every morning.

AnxiousLess is specifically formulated to help you quickly and effectively deal with situational anxiety brought on be stress-inducing every day events, like traffic problems, cranky kids, extra pressure at work — and especially on those hectic days when the answer is all the above.

New AnxiousLess is a blend of 5 different ingredients that provide the fast, effective relief you need to calmly face each day, and its complications, with renewed confidence.

Benefits of AnxiousLess include:

• Helps quickly ease anxiousness without drowsiness* 
• Promotes a feeling of confidence and security* 
• Improves your mood while helping to reduce fatigue* 
• Offers safe, non-habit forming relief*

How It Works:

This fast-acting, non-drowsy formula helps relieve the nervousness, worry and tension associated with daily living. Featuring Sceletium tortuosum—a time-honored South African herb—and key nutrients that replenish your body’s stress-coping reserves, AnxiousLess targets feelings of anxiousness from multiple pathways. Designed to quickly calm your mind, this proprietary blend of natural ingredients helps boost your mood and reduce fatigue.

KEY INGREDIENTS:

Zembrin® (Sceletium tortuosumextract)—harvested in South Africa and used by locals for centuries, this herb supports the nervous system as it facilitates feelings of calm and supports a positive mood. This standardized patented extract represents the full, unaltered phytochemical profile of the plant.

L-Theanine—this unique amino acid increases the brain’s alpha wave activity, which seems to reduce occasional anxiety and encourage feelings of relaxation and calm without drowsiness. Studies have associated taking L-Theanine with improvements in both mental alertness and stress response.

Thiamin—Deficiency of this important nutrient has been associated with decreased levels of GABA, a key Central Nervous System metabolite tied to many mood and anxiety disorders.

Magnesium—Studies have shown that a diet deficient in magnesium can lead to increased anxiety and depression.

Zinc—Supplementation with zinc has been shown to be significantly effective in reducing levels of both anger and depression.

So, the next time life gives you lemons, alleviate the stress the natural way, with fast-acting AnxiousLess. Because one of those days is one too many.

Please Contact me with any questions:  Tracy Wight

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Stress and Your Digestive System....

Why De-Stressing Supports Your Digestive System

Build your system with these herbs:

Too much stress can cause lack of sleep, pimples, and so much more. But did you know it can also lead to poor digestion? De-stressing can support your digestive system.

In order to understand why de-stressing supports digestive health, it is imperative to understand what happens to digestion under stress.

Put simply, stress has the following impact on digestion:

• Decreased secretions needed for digestion.
• Slower small intestinal transit time.
• Encourages over-growth of gut bacteria.
• Weakens the intestinal barriers, leading to leaky gut syndrome.
• Stress can increase acid in your stomach, causing indigestion.
• The mill in your stomach can shut down and lead to feeling nauseous.
• Stress can impact the colon leading to diarrhea or constipation.
• It can make diseases like stomach ulcers, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease worse.

Occassional stress is normal, but chronic stress is very damaging to health. Gut microbiota respond directly to stress-related signals. Not only does stress affect the physiological function of the gut, but it has also been shown to actually cause changes in the composition of the microbiota. And may beven changes to neurotransmitters. This can lead to the development of a variety of gastrointestinal diseases such as GERD, peptic ulcers, IBD, IBS, and allergies to foods.

Basically it does a lot of bad stuff, and no good stuff for the digestive system. The digestion is controlled by the enteric nervous system. When an individual is stressed, the “fight or flight” response can be activated in the central nervous system, and blood flow to the digestive tract can be slowed which impacts the contraction of the digestive muscles, and decreases the secretion needed for digestion. This can cause inflammation and makes individuals more susceptible to infection.

7 Ways to Combat Stressors:

As you can see, learning how to de-stress can support digestive health, and lead to greater health all around. How can you de-stress? The following are some simple ways to combat both normal stressors and causes of chronic stress.

1. Exercise. Physical activity helps to relieve tension and stimulate the release of endorphins. Endorphins relieve stress and improve mood.
2. Relaxation. Finding ways to relax can help eliminate normal stresses. For those with chronic stress, relaxation therapies like yoga, meditation, and hypnosis, or mental imaging, biofeedback, and muscle relaxation can be extremely beneficial, especially when practiced regularly.
3. Talk it out. Talking to a friend can help to lower stress. Often simply “Getting it off your chest” is what is needed. However, in cases of chronic stress, simply talking to a friend may not be enough. Talking to a trained therapist can be useful in helping to de-stress, as they can help to pinpoint triggers, and offer methods for coping with and avoiding stress. One study of individuals with IBS showed 70 percent saw improvement in their symptoms after 12 weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy.
4. Eat foods that are easy to digest. It is normal to eat junk, binge, etc. when stressed. However, overeating or binging on junk food to deal with stress usually ends up leading to more stress and poor digestion. Instead of fatty, sugary foods, consider a healthy, well-balanced diet. Consider dining, rather than eating, meaning slow things down. And focus on foods that help you feel well.
5. Limit stressors. Some stress is unavoidable, but look at the things that most commonly cause stress in your life, and look for ways to reduce or eliminate them to make your life more stress free. This might be learning to say “no” or it might mean changing career paths.
6. Get enough sleep. Too little sleep can cause stress. Make getting sufficient sleep a real priority. Not only does insufficient sleep lead to loss of brain function, but it can also make it harder for your body to process “normal” stress.
7. Do something fun. Stress is often easily relieved simply by doing something enjoyable. Choose a hobby you have not made time for recently, see a movie, read a book, play a game, or do anything you normally find enjoyable.

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20 Natural Ways to Calm Down and Stress Less

Occasional stress happens to all of us, especially during busy holiday seasons. But too much stress can cause the body to break down . But don’t worry, there are things you can do to reduce and occasional stress naturally.  Natures Sunshine Healthy Products

1. Eat Something Nourishing: “The connection between the gut and brain is huge — called the ‘gut-brain axis’ — and lots of interesting data supports the idea that the gut is a major mediator of the stress response,” says Dr. Drew Ramsey, an assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and the author of The Happiness Diet. So eat a handful of nuts, a piece of fresh fruit, or a healthy fat (avocado) when feeling stressed.

2. Have Some Raw Honey: Honey provides compounds that encourage a healthy inflammation response in the brain, meaning it may help support occasional stress and anxiety by improving overall brain function.

3. Drink Green Tea: Green tea has L-Theanine in it, which may reduce occasional psychological and physiological stress responses. This unique amino acid increases the brain’s alpha wave activity, which seems to reduce occasional anxiety and encourage feelings of relaxation and calm without drowsiness. Studies have associated taking L-Theanine with improvements in both mental alertness and stress response. *

4. Chew Gum: Chewing gum alleviates negative mood and may support cortisol levels during acute laboratory psychological stress.**

5. Be Silent: Studies have shown that talking, particularly on the phone, can lead to higher stress levels. Give yourself some silent time each day to reduce stress levels.

6. Go for a Walk: A walk will provide time for reflection, and can boost endorphins, which, in turn, reduces stress hormones. Any exercise will help to accomplish this, so get active.

7. Stop multi-tasking: It may seem more productive, but studies show that splitting focus can actually lead to more stress and less productivity. You are better of single mindedly focusing on one task until it is done, then move to another.

8. Meditate: Research shows two quick meditative sessions a day can help reduce stress and alleviate depression. ***

9. Go to a park or green space: A Washington State University study found that a group of stressed-out people who entered a room full of plants had a four-point drop in their blood pressure. Being around nature and plants can help reduce stress, so go to a green space, or put plants in your home.

10. Practice Deep Breathing: Slow, deep breaths can help to lower blood pressure and heart rate, relieve anxiety. ****

11. Massage your hands: They carry a lot of tension, and a five minutes, self administered hand massage can help to provide relaxation and even slow down the heart rate.*****

12. Get Organized: Letting things pile up, procrastination, and messes can all increase stress levels. Learn to plan and organize time, finances, and more to reduce stress.

13. Kiss more often: Kiss your spouse or loved ones. Kiss babies, kiss friends, and kiss just because. In a study of 2,000 couples, Northwestern University researcher Laura Berman, Ph.D., found that those who only kissed when they had sex were eight times more likely to report feeling chronically stressed or depressed.

14. Hang out with Friends: Friends aren’t just for having fun (which by the way can help you reduce stress as well), but friends can also help reduce the production of cortisol, leading to less stress. So spend time with your best friends regularly.

15. Try Knitting or anything Repetitive: According to Perri Klass, M.D., “Repetitive motions — like the fine motor skills used to knit, make jewelry or cross-stitch — can soothe anxiety.”

16. Stop Over-Committing: Taking on too much, committing yourself to too many things, and stretching yourself too thin is a natural human thing to do, but leads to high stress levels. Learn to say no. Learn to stop and ask yourself if you really should be doing that thing, or if you can say no.

17. Give Service: The feel good feelings you have when you give service will actually produce endorphins and serotonin leading to reduced stress. Do not over-commit, but focus outside yourself and your stress will decrease.

18. Eat healthier: Healthy eating can give our bodies what they need to better handle and fight the effects of stress. Eat anti-oxidant and nutrient rich foods to best set your body up for success. Stress is worse when you do not have the energy to deal with it.

19. Fix Something: Accomplishing something, mending something, or fixing something, even when it is unrelated helps you feel confident you can get through the problems leading to your stress.

20. Laugh: The act of laughing naturally reduces stress. Take a minute to watch a funny video, tell a joke, or hang out with someone who makes you laugh!

Walking

Enjoy your walks, they bring down stress and make you feel great.  You should walk as much as possible and if you can walk in the grass without your shoes feels great and grounding.