BREAK THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF STRESS AND DISEASE FUNCTIONAL HEALTH: THE KEY TO MANAGING STRESS
Most of us, caught up in the hustle and bustle of contemporary America, deal with stress on a daily basis. Stress is our body’s natural response to threatening situations, and in small doses, it can be a powerful motivator. But in large doses, stress can activate the body’s fight-or-flight protocols, forcing our adrenal glands to pump out adrenaline and cortisol. This reaction also causes the body to reduce the functions of components that aren’t relevant to fight or flight, most notably the immune system. If stress becomes chronic, it can cause our body to stay in this heightened state of readiness, resulting in a variety of health problems. Chronic stress can reduce your lifespan, diminish your quality of life, and damage your health.
In one study, participants taking large doses (around 3,000 milligrams per day) reported reduced physical and mental responses to stress. This may be due to the fact that vitamin C helps to regulate cortisol and stress-related spikes in blood pressure. But to get the most benefit from your vitamins and ensure your immune system is in tip-top shape, you need to use an optimal delivery method. That’s why we offer IV vitamin therapy — to give you the stress-reducing benefits of a healthy body within minutes. Best of all, the positive effects of IV therapy last for days, which is much longer than your typical multivitamin.
Everybody has different methods for relieving short-term stress, but it can feel impossible to reduce chronic stress and its effects. Luckily, there are methods to minimize stress and diminish its negative impact on your health. The best way is to keep your body fit, healthy, and strong. This not only helps your body weather the effects of cortisol in your bloodstream, but it actually reduces the stress your body experiences. Staying fit entails eating healthy meals, exercising, and taking much-needed vitamins. Vitamin C in particular may be beneficial for stress management.
If you’re suffering from chronic stress and need relief, call The Livewell Clinic at 515.279.9900 to set up an appointment with one of our functional health experts. Or come in and check out the many supplements we offer. For the month of April, we will be offering 15 percent off Bio Fizz, liposomal C, and ascorbic acid. For IV vitamin C bundles, we will be offering $100 off our 12 IV bundle and $50 off of our six IV bundle.
COME AND LEARN ABOUT OPTIONS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY’S HEALTH!
JOIN US AT OUR STRESS MANAGEMENT FAIR!
Space is limited, so call our office to register for free.
Info Sessions
April 17, 2018 • 5 p.m.
We will have many vendors representing stress-management techniques and services such as yoga, massage, essential oils, and vitamin C therapy, among others.
• April 10 at 5 p.m. • April 14 at 9 a.m. • April 17 at 11 a.m.
• April 26 at 5 p.m. • April 30 at 11 a.m.
Livewell Chat • April 3 at 5 p.m. The topic will be Stress and the Autoimmune Connection.
MANY DISCOUNTS ON PRODUCTS AND SERVICES! Please call our office to register, as space is limited.
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