Combat Stress and Anxiety with Vitae

Anxiety and stress are two of the major problems affecting a large proportion of the population worldwide. However, as with other disorders, there are several ways to treat and tackle them. We cover this in today’s post. Keep reading!

Over the past year,diagnoses of stress and anxiety have worsened due to the consequences of Coronavirus,such as the illness itself, lockdowns, grief, the economic crisis, fear and the various restrictions experienced by people all over the world.

According to aWHO report(World Health Organization), a study carried out in 130 countries showed that around93% of health services have been disrupted or brought to a halt due to the high demand from patients suffering from some type of mental health disorder, including stress and anxiety.

Even so, there is no need to panic, asthere are several ways to combat stress and anxietyin order to achieve emotional, psychological and even physical stability.

Differences between stress and anxiety

It is important to know that although stress and anxiety are not the same, they are closely related.

On the one hand,stress is a state of mental exhaustion caused by excessive pressurein a current situation, such as work or study, which will dependon each person’s capacity.

On the other hand, we could describeanxiety as a response to stress. Anxiety is afeeling of insecurity, fear, unease and even terror, which cantrigger physical responses(palpitations, heavy sweating, tension and restlessness).

If these persist over time without treatment and begin to affect any area of our life, then we are dealing with something more serious:a stress or anxiety disorder.

Symptoms of stress and anxiety

Stress and anxietycan show themselves in different ways. These symptoms are divided into two groups: physical and psychological.

Physical Symptoms

• Dizziness and sweating.
• Muscle tension.
• Headache.
• Palpitations and tachycardia.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Feeling of breathlessness.
• Excessive tiredness.
• Dry mouth.
• Frequent urination.

Psychological and Behavioural Symptoms

• Worry.
• Fear of losing control.
• Feeling lost.
• Mental exhaustion.
• Disorientation.
• Feeling on edge.
• Apprehension.
• Difficulty concentrating.
• Feeling of memory loss.

• Obsessions or compulsions.

Knowing these symptoms is an important factor in diagnosing a disorderand therefore being able to address it as soon as possible.

Tips for stress and anxiety

At Vitae, they have developeda protocol for stress and anxietythat we believe can be very helpful in managing it by following a series of steps:

1. Recognise that something is not right. If you notice that something is not going well, do not dismiss it; you need to look into it.
2. Our body needs rest. You can also do breathing exercises to achieve greater relaxation.
3. Identify the source of the problem. So ask yourself: What is worrying me the most?
4. Look for a new perspective. We need to be self-critical.
5. Self-care (lifestyle). It is essential to rest, eat a healthy diet, exercise, manage your time and support yourself with food supplements.

However,our aim is not to eliminate the symptoms, but to learn how to manage themin the best possible way, in case they happen to return.

Vitae: treatments for stress and anxiety

Below, we tell you about the products in the Vitae range to help combat stress and anxiety.

Vibracell

This product is a multivitamin made from a combination of more than 40 fruits and vegetables thathelps fight tiredness, providing energy, vitality and better physical and mental performance.

Vibracellcontains no gluten or lactose and is low in sodium. In addition, it is a supplement suitable for vegans.

Magnesium6

This supplement is made with 6 magnesium salts, vitamin B6 and taurine, whichhelps muscle relaxationand makes it easy for our body to absorb. It is thereforeideal for people who suffer from muscle tension or contractures.

Magnesium6 is low in fat and sugar. It is also free from lactose and gluten.

ReConnect

These tablets help improve physical and cognitive performance thanks to their formulation with NADN, Coenzyme Q10, serine and vitamin C. It isrecommended for people who want to improve concentration, memory, mood, mental agility, physical resilience and combat stress.

So, when you cannot stop worrying, feel overwhelmed or feel like your head is about to explode... try ReConnect food supplements.

Its excellent results have been published in several scientific journals, and its effectiveness has been tested at Vall d’Hebron Hospital in Barcelona.

In addition, ReConnect is a food supplement that does not create dependence or cause stimulating effects in its users.

CalmTu

CalmTu helps you manage anxiety without the fear of side effects. This product, made with valerian, California poppy and passionflower, supportsbetter management of episodes caused by stress(nervousness, restlessness or a feeling of breathlessness)and relaxation.

In addition, this food supplement is suitable for coeliacs and people with lactose intolerance.

CalmTu Night Retard

If you struggle to fall asleep or cannot sleep without waking up in the middle of the night... you should try this Vitae food supplement, which willhelp you rest without interruptions or difficulties,such asinsomnia.

Its tablets are designed to divide their effect into 2 parts. On the one hand,melatoninis found in the outer layer andhelps us begin the sleep process. On the other hand, inside we find other components, such as:valerian, passionflower, lemon balm and California poppy. These natural extractshelp promote better sleep quality.

This product is suitable for vegans, coeliacs and people with lactose intolerance. It is also low in fat.

Would you like to learn more about these products in the Vitae range? Would you like to know which one suits you best? AtFarmaciasdirectwe have a team of pharmacists and nutritionists who providefree advicetailored to you. Do not hesitate to get in touch!