Survey shows that 44% of people say the global health crisis has exacerbated their stress, anxiety
EXPERTS preach about the importance of stress as a motivator, however, it should never consume you. Unmanaged stress and anxiety can start to interfere with your daily life and take a toll on your mental and physical health.
If there’s one thing anyone can learn from millennials and Gen Z, it is that we deserve to rest, take breaks, and simply exist without conditions.
Self-care and me-time are wellliked strategies for lowering stress and anxiety levels and emphasising both mental and physical well-being.
Self-care is not just about doing things that make you feel good. In fact, taking care of yourself occasionally entails doing things you really don’t want to do. This entails reducing the amount of time spent on social media, declining social invitations, and paying less attention to the news.
A GWI survey shows that 44% of people say the global health crisis has exacerbated their stress and anxiety.
“Many people are experiencing high levels of stress and are beginning to think differently about their health and how to manage it,” said Willco Janse van Vuuren, managing director of Releaf Pharmaceuticals.
“In the past, people believed that eating healthy and exercising regularly were sufficient, but since Covid-19, people have realised there is more they can do to improve their overall health and well-being.”
Van Vuuren adds: “As more people prioritise their well-being, they are also looking for the support of vitamins and supplements; since the beginning of the pandemic, vitamin usage has increased from 36% to 43%.”
Health benefits of supplements
These three supplements can help reduce anxiety and stress:
L-theanine is a common compound found in green and black teas. It aids in mental relaxation, reduces anxiety and stress, and is a key ingredient in high-quality, clinically proven health and wellness supplements to alleviate stress and anxiety symptoms.
Saffron, valued for its therapeutic benefits and the most expensive spice in the world, works as an antioxidant to elevate mood and guard brain cells from stress. Studies have shown saffron, a component of mood-enhancing supplements, is as effective as some common depression medications when taken in the proper dosage.
Cannabidiol (CBD) helps reduce anxiety and stress while also elevating your mood. It may also influence how the brain responds to serotonin, which is already present in the body and has been linked to depression and anxiety.
When selecting supplements to help you stay healthy, and reduce anxiety and stress, keep in mind that not all supplements deliver on their promises. “Consumers should be wary of extravagant claims, as no supplement can cure anxiety or stress,” Van Vuuren said.