Stress levels are at an all-time high. As a result of this, most health professionals agree that we are facing a health crisis that has the potential to yield serious health and social consequences for years to come.
According to the American Psychological Association, 75% of adults report experiencing moderate to high levels of stress and nearly half report that their stress has increased in the past year.
75% of adults that feel stressed report that there are aspects of their life that are negatively impacted as a result of this stress.
75% of adults that feel stressed report that there are aspects of their life that are negatively impacted as a result of this stress. And, nearly two in five adults report that when they are stressed they can’t bring themselves to do as much.
Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone experiences stress on a daily basis to varying degrees. Anything from everyday work and family responsibilities to serious life events like a new health diagnosis, war or the death of a loved one can trigger increased stress levels.
BUT, before you begin to stress over the effects of your stress, there is good news - research shows that there are ways to naturally improve your ability to respond to stress.
Science universally recognizes that your lifestyle plays a large part in determining your well-being. Living a balanced lifestyle that includes good hydration and sleep, daily movement, a nutritious diet, and healthy mental habits, such as gratitude journaling or meditation, along with strong social connections can go a long way in mitigating and preventing the negative effects of chronic stress.
Science (along with centuries old knowledge) have also shown us that certain plants called adaptogens have a natural ability to help the body manage stress hormones, like cortisol, and restore balance to the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. At Solle, we prioritize these unique plants in our herbal formulas for these reasons and encourage customers to pair them with healthy lifestyle habits for unmatched, protective benefits for their current well-being, as well as with their future longevity.
The first step in any health journey is taking inventory of where you're currently at. Take our 5-minute quiz to learn more about your personal stress resiliency and get immediate results that will provide insight into your current state, as well as simple recommendations you can implement to improve your score.
