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STRESS - AN OUTLOOK

                                                                                                 Dr.JINESH K S.

          Stress is simply an individual’s response to taxing physical, emotional or environmental demands. Though the body is equipped to deal with brief episodes of stress, sustained high-level stress can eventually take a heavy toll on your physical and mental health.

          A variety of predicaments can produce stress: job pressures, family discord, financial problems traumatic events, injuries or illness. The body’s initial reaction to stress called the “Fight or Flight” response, is a natural and healthy reaction in which the adrenal glands prepare the body for impending danger. These two small glands (Adrenal glands) one on top of each kidney, release adrenaline and other, so-called stress hormones that provide an instant burst of energy and strength allowing the body to confront an enemy or escape to safety.

Symptoms of Stress:

·        Fatigue, insomina or difficulty in concentrating.

·        Nervousness, agitation or unusual excitability.

·        Loss of appetite, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhoea, or constipation.

·        Headache, irritability, loss of sexual interest.

How supplements can help

          Because many nutrients are crucial to the to the body’s natural ability to cope, a daily multi-vitamin and mineral is especially important during the time of stress. Take vitamin –B complex as well, the extra B vitamins. Supplies and promotes the health of the nervous and immune system and can counteract fatigue. Calcium and magnesium are worth while too, because they can relieve muscle tension and strengthen the heart. Siberianginseng which booster the adrenal glands may also be effective.

Ayurvedic Medicines:

          A list of Ayurvedic medicines may be provided to combat stress and its manifestation. But here we have to remember the basic theories of Ayurveda which tell that there is no universal remedy. Some type may be given as usually the drugs which are included under the ‘Medhya’ and ‘Soumanasaya Janaa’ section such as:-

(i)                 Brahmi, Mandookaparni, Jatamamsi, Vacha, Shankhapushpi, Rudraksha etc.. may be tried in various ways.

(ii)              Monaural compounds like Abhraka Bhasma, Rajata Bhasma, Swarna Bhasma, Mukta Bhasma or combination which contain these with a variety of herbs may be used.

(iii)            Food which is nourishing, and light for digestion and is of satvik nature is recommended.

(iv)             A training for the mind is a must

What else you can do

·        Exercise regularly

·        Practice Yoga, Meditation etc.

·        Eliminate or restrict the intake of caffeine alcohol and Nicotine

·        Maintain social ties

·        Consider psychological counselling and therapy which can help to increase your coping skill.