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7 Keys to Improve Your Health by Reducing Stress Relax to the Max PAIGE RENNEKAMP, CNHP �� DEB KITT, CNHP, TRADITIONAL N.D. WWW.NATURALHEALTHANSWERS.COM WWW.DEBKITT.COM PAIGE@MYNSP.COM [email_address] 303-757-8673 303-678-5444 DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATION IS NOT MEANT TO DIAGNOSE, CURE OR PRESCRIBE.

Definition of Stress A mentally or emotionally disruptive or upsetting condition occurring in response to adverse external influences and capable of affecting physical health, usually characterized by increased heart rate, a rise in blood pressure, muscular tension, irritability, and depression. Stress Begins with Perception Stress chemicals are released whenever the brain perceives a stressful experience (whether real or imaginary) Change your perception and you change your stress level

There are 3 Stages of Stress Stage One: Alarm Phase Stage Two: Resistance Stage Stage Three: Exhaustion Stage

Alarm Phase Medulla in brain triggers the sympathetic nervous system Hypothalamus and pituitary release ACTH to stimulated the brain cortex

Resistance Stage Person resists causes of stress Nutrients start to become depleted, glands weaken Person feels chronically stressed, starts to tire

Exhaustion Stage Nutrients become depleted Adrenals become exhausted resulting in low levels of DHEA and cortisol Person feels “burned-out”

Stress is Regulated by Chemical Messengers from the Nervous And Glandular Systems The Nervous System Creates the initial, but short-lived reactions to stress The Glandular System creates the longer lasting reactions to stress

Seven Keys to Stress-Less Breathe Deeply Avoid Caffeine and Other Stimulants Avoid Sugar and Other Simple Carbs Exercise Regularly Feed Your Nerves Supplement with Adaptagens and Nervines Practice the Relaxation Response

Stress-Less Key #1 Breathe Deeply The diaphragm is the only muscle in the body that is under both conscious and unconscious control Learn to pay attention to your breath and you can learn to soothe your own nervousness, fears, anxieties, etc. Breathing Pattern for Relaxation is Slow Deep and Even

Benefits of Deep Breathing Relieves pain and reduces inflammation Alkalizes the pH Centers the emotions Calms the sympathetic and activates parasympathetic nerves Pumps the lymphatics

Stress-Less Key #2 Avoid Caffeine and Other Stimulants Adrenal Stimulants Coffee Tea Cola drinks Guarana Chocolate Constantly stimulating the adrenal glands causes faster nutrient depletion Creates an acid pH environment Coffee alone can cause adrenal exhaustion

Stress-Less Key #3 Avoid Sugar and Other Simple Carbs Why are Simple Carbs Bad for the Adrenals? Adrenals perceive low blood sugar as a threat and kick into gear to bring up blood sugar When blood sugar spikes as a result of simple carbs, it falls just as rapidly The adrenals kick into gear to bring blood sugar back up If this happens in the middle of the night you may get a surge of adrenaline which wakes you up and keeps you up making it difficult to fall asleep again

Stress-Less Key #4 Exercise Regularly What are Stress Hormones For? They are designed to gear the body up to take physical action That’s part of the problem with modern society – we aren’t always able to physically act in stressful situations Moderate exercise helps us “burn off” stress hormones and “unwind” from stress

Stress-Less Key #5 Feed Your Nerves and Adrenal Glands Nutrients Needed by the Nerves and Adrenals B-Complex vitamins Vitamin C Magnesium Potassium Cholesterol & EFAs

Supplements for the Nerves and Adrenals B-Complex Nutri-Calm Cellular Energy Pantothenic Acid Adrenal Support Distress Remedy

Stress-Less Key #6 Supplement with Adaptagens and Nervines Nervines help calm the sympathetic and activate the parasympathetic nerves - Nervine Herbs Hops Valerian Skullcap Kava Kava Passion Flower Chamomile Lobelia

Adaptagens Adaptagens reduce the output of ACTH from the pituitary and help to reduce the output of stress hormones from the adrenal glands Eleuthero Root Korean Ginseng American Ginseng Schizandra Suma Rhodiola Maca Gotu Kola

Specific Products to Help You Stress-Less Nutri-Calm Stress-J Chinese Stress Relief Mood Elevator Herbal Sleep Nerve Eight Nervous Fatigue Formula Suma Combination Adaptamax Nature’s Cortisol Adrenal Support

Stress-Less Key #7 Practice the Relaxation Response Methods of Relaxation Meditation ThetaHealing Deep Breathing Yoga EFT Tai Chi

Creating The Relaxation Response Sit or lay down in a comfortable position Starting at your toes tense and then relax the various muscles in your body, working your way towards the head Once you have relaxed your body start breathing slowly and deeply Create a single focus for your verbal mind, such as counting your breath or repeating a single word ( such as “one”) or phrase over and over again This “bores” the logical (verbal) part of the brain and causes it to quiet down, allowing the intuitive (non-verbal) part of the brain to become more active This changes brainwave patterns and activates the parasympathetic nerves *Developed by Herbert Benson, MD President, Mind Body Medical Institute and Mind Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Benefits of Meditation Decreases respiratory rate. It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate. Leads to a deeper level of relaxation. Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the B.P. to normal. Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate. Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches. Builds self-confidence. Increases serotonin production which influences mood and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches. Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc. Helps in post-operative healing. Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells. Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.

Essential Oil Recipes for Relaxation Bath Salts Soothing 4 drops Lavender 2 drops Geranium 1 drop Chamomile Mix into 1/3 cup Epsom Salts Relaxing 5 drops Bergamot 3 drops Marjoram 3 drops Lavender Mix into 1/3 cup Epsom Salts Adrenal Remedy 4 drops pine 2 drops lavender 1 drop Roman chamomile Combine with a couple drops of oil and rub into adrenal reflex points (back)

Essential Oil Recipe Cinnamon-Spice Holiday Mist 2 oz. Nature’s Fresh 2 droppers Distress Remedy 6 drops Cinnamon 2 drops Clove 2 drops Chamomile, Roman 5 Drops Lavender 4 drops Red Mandarin 3 drops Lemon Combine essential oils and Distress Remedy into a 2 oz. amber glass bottle. Next, add in the Nature’s Fresh and shake well before using. This formula is great to relieve holiday stress, support the adrenals, nervous and glandular systems and to add spice to your holiday festivities.

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Thank you for Attending “Relax to the Max” 7 Keys to Improve Your Health by Reducing Stress We are here to answer any questions you may have about Natural Health and Nature’s Sunshine Products Paige Rennekamp, CNHP www.NaturalHealthAnswers.com [email_address] 303-757-8673 Deb Kitt, N.D., CNHP www.DebKitt.com [email_address] 303-678-5444

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