Stress

Stress. We hear the word all the time. But do we really understand what it is and how harmful it can be to the human body? Stress was vital for primitive man, but is it really necessary today? The stress mechanism stimulated the human to fight other men or wild animals or to run from them. This is known as the “flight or fight” mechanism to stress. No matter what causes stress, a reaction to the body or mind occurs. In our current society, the fight or flight instinct still exists. What is important is not whether we “get stressed” or are “under stress” but rather how we deal with stress. Everyone gets stressed, but not everyone can cope with it efficiently.

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines stress as “a constraining force or influence; a physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation; bodily or mental tension resulting from factors that tend to alter an existent equilibrium.” Simply stated, stress is “something” that causes a response by the body, which can lead to disease and illness. This “something” disrupts the individual’s normal physical or psychological balance. This “something” can be either real or imaginary. Whether the stress is real or not, a response by the body occurs. An example of physical stress would be if you were having a type of surgery while an example of a psychological stress would be if you had to give a talk in front of a group of people. Both of these, whether physical or psychological, will cause the same type of stress response by the body. In addition, the stress does not always have to be severe in order to have an affect on the body. Even mild stresses from normal daily living can cause the body to have a response.

Supplement Doctors created their XtraBoost Stress and Energy Formula for a person who is under stress and has decreased energy levels. The special ingredients contained in XtraBoost not only replenish important nutrients lost from stress but also increase energy. In addition, protein is balanced with carbohydrates for optimal energy production.

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