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3. Glycine

  • An amino acid that your body uses to create proteins.
  • May increase your body’s resistance to stress by encouraging a good night’s rest through its calming effect on the brain & ability to lower your core body temperature.
  • Calming effects of glycine have been shown to improve sleep quality and feelings of alertness and focus.

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1. Rhodiola rosea

1. Rhodiola rosea

  • An herb long been known as an adaptogen, a natural, non-toxic herb that stimulates your body’s stress response system to increase stress resistance.
  • Rhodiola is well tolerated and has a strong safety profile.

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2. Melatonin

  • Natural hormone that regulates your body’s circadian rhythm or sleep-wake cycle. Levels of the hormone increase in the evening when it’s dark to promote sleep & decrease in the morning when it’s light to promote wakefulness.
  • Getting adequate ...

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7. Kava

7. Kava

  • A tropical evergreen shrub.
  • Contains active compounds called kavalactones, which have been studied for their stress-reducing properties.
  • Kava has traditionally been consumed as a ceremonial beverage.
  • Serio...

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5. L-theanine

  • An amino acid most commonly found in tea leaves.
  • Ability to promote relaxation and reduce stress without exerting sedative effects.
  • L-theanine is well tolerated and ...

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4. Ashwagandha

4. Ashwagandha

  • An adaptogenic herb, used in Indian Ayurveda.
  • Enhance your body’s resilience to physical and mental stress.
  • The adaptogenic properties of ashwagandha have been shown to r...

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6. B complex vitamins

  • These vitamins play an important role in metabolism by transforming the food you eat into usable energy. B vitamins are also essential for heart and brain health.
  • Food sources of B vitamins include grains, meats, legumes, eggs, dairy products, and leafy green...

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Stressed Take Vitamins to Combat

Stressed Take Vitamins to Combat

  • Stress can be acute or chronic, lead to fatigue, headaches, upset stomach, nervousness and irritability or anger.
  • Regular exer...

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11. Create a bedtime routine to encourage good sleep habits.

11. Create a bedtime routine to encourage good sleep habits.

Getting a good night's sleep can set a positive tone for your day and help you better manage stress and anxiety. To facilitate this, create a nighttime routine that helps your body wind down and puts you in sleep mode.

Try including a hot bath or shower because the hot ...

7. Sleep

7. Sleep

The simplest and easiest way to increase focus is having good old-fashioned sleep.

None of us can operate at optimum levels for long periods of time without a good night’s rest. Short term, we might be able to get away with it, but over time the effects add up

#8: Prioritize your sleep

#8: Prioritize your sleep

You need 7–8 hours of high-quality sleep each night to fully rest your body and brain.

Many believe that to be more productive, they need to sacrifice their sleep. 

In reality the opposite is true. A good night’s sleep is the foundation of a highly productive day.

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