One of the leading factors that impact sleep and quality of sleep is a hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol is released upon the activation of the HPA axis (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) which is our stress response system. In a healthy individual, cortisol levels rise naturally upon waking, CAR (cortisol awakening response), and declines throughout the day …
L-theanine has some amazing health benefits making it a vital ingredient in Stress Defy. It is a non-protein amino acid primarily found in green and black teas along with some mushrooms. It is said to increase levels of GABA, serotonin and dopamine. In animal studies, theanine has been shown to stimulate GABA (A) receptors (Egashira et al., …
Fibroids are tissue growths within the uterus that are usually non-cancerous. However, in some cases, uterine fibroids may cause symptoms including pelvic pain, heavy menstruation, difficulty with urination, and unexplained spotting or bleeding between periods. Factors that can contribute to the development of fibroids include genetics, diet (nutrient deficiencies), hormonal imbalances, and stress. Additionally, higher levels …
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There are more than 80 different autoimmune diseases that can affect different parts of the body. Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s own natural defense system can’t differentiate between healthy cells and foreign invaders, so the body attacks itself. While 50% of autoimmune diseases have unknown trigger factors, some autoimmune diseases still have no known causes. We do …
Parenting can be an incredibly difficult and lonely journey. Finding the time to prioritize not only the baby but yourself and your relationships can prove challenging. I always knew being a mom was not easy but … did I really know? It wasn’t until I brought a newborn home that I realized “wow this parenting …
We all know stress is bad, but how it affects just about every facet of our health is actually pretty astounding. Prolonged or chronic stress can affect your body, your thoughts, your emotions, and even your behavior patterns. Stress can cause physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, chest pain, low libido, sleep disturbances, weight loss …
In the sense of what it means to cycle supplements, this refers to taking one or more supplements consistently for a period of time, then in scheduled intervals, pausing that routine intake before returning to consistent use. The reason for doing so is to give the body a break from the consistent exposure to said …
One of the most popular questions we get is how to time taking Stress Defy during the day. Before we get into timing though, we first have to understand why the timing is so important. Almost all the cells in your body contain cortisol receptors, meaning the impact of heightened stress will be perceived everywhere. …
Everyone wants to know… what’s the secret? How do I lose fat? Consistently? And keep it off? We turn to crash diets, to fat-burners, to squat challenges, and yet keep seeming to come up short. We keep trying the things we THINK lead to fat loss, and yet here we are, heavier than ever, and mentally …
I want to talk about stress and anxiety. These are two things I have been living with for quite some time and yet, I still tend to grab a hold of them each day. Stress Defy is a heaven-sent product and helped me so much with my anxiety and stress! Just to be transparent, I …
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