*Precautions: There is insufficient reliable information about the safety of this product during pregnancy and lactation. Therefore, it is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. Seek the advice of a physician to ensure a proper successful treatment.  This, and any other supplement, is not a substitute for a qualified caring physician.

• Breathe deeply.  This triggers the parasympathetic nervous system to fire.  Studies have shown this to be an incredibly fast way to not only reduce stress, but it also alkalinizes the body.  Stress causes acidity in the body due to shallow breathing. We carry an excellent book on proper breathing technique. Acidity is relieved by deep breathing as H+ ions and carbon dioxide are removed from the bloodstream.  Acid buildup causes stiffness, fatigue and many believe disease is an acidic environment as well.
• Focus on something in front of you. Take a candle, light it and look at it.  Only stare at the candle and aim to empty your thoughts.  This is an easy form of meditation. You can also look at your pencil, a tree leaf - basically anything that is stationary and in a comfortable distance away from you.  You should have your head tilted slightly down - say about 5-10 degrees - and your back straight.
• The Insight and Focus CD set is an excellent way to stop coping with stress and actually learning methods to reduce it.
• Exericse.  Ever heard of the runner's high?  It exists.  Go out and get it!

Are you coping with stress?  Stress X helps reduce stress nutritionally.  Providing nutrient support for stress allows proper formation of postiive neurotransmitter production.  Stress X provides GABA producing nutrients allowing those coping with stress to overcome it.

Benefits of Stress X™:

• Blend of nutrients and amino acids to nutritionally support an increased parasympathetic neurological response
• Support for a balanced healthy emotional expression
• Anti-Stress mood modulating benefits
  

Pyridoxal 5’-phosphate
(Vitamin B6): is involved in the metabolism of amino acids and glycogen. It is a coenzyme in the synthesis of nucleic acids, hemoglobin, neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine,norepinephrine and gama-aminobutyric acid) and many other compounds. P 5’-P is a coenzyme for over 100 enzymes, including the transaminases (some liver specific) and decarboxylases. Along with folic acid and Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6 lowers homocysteine. Lower levels of homocysteine are associated with healthy cardiovascular function.

L-Theanine:

is a non-protein amino acid found naturally in Camillia sinensis (Green tea). L-Theanine has mood-modulating activity and modest antioxidant activity. Its effects on mood modulation may be through direct effects on Gaba receptors or through effects on the metabolism and release of other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine. Another benefit of L-Theanine is its ability to enhance alpha wave activity of the brain. Alpha waves have a mood modulating benefit while maintaining alertness. Adverse reactions/Precautions:
There are no known adverse reactions to L-Theanine.

GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid):

is an inhibitory amino acid that acts directly as a neurotransmitter. GABA, like L-Theanine has mood modulating activity and anti-stress benefits.

Inositol:

is also a lipotropic agent. As such it may help protect against increases in total cholesterol and fatty acids in the liver. Inositol favorably supports nervous system health. It seems to have adaptogenic properties, balancing moods and emotions.

Lithium:

is present in the human diet in ultratrace amounts and is found in some natural mineral waters and colloidal minerals. Fish, processed meat, milk, milk products, eggs, potatoes and vegetables are rich sources of this mineral. It has been suggested that lithium, at low dosage levels, has a generally beneficial effect on human behavior. High prescription doses are often prescribed for its mood stabilizing effects.