Stress is the response to both positive and/or negative demands, to whatever degree, on the body. Stressors can be any disturbance on the body, positive or negative, such as excess joy, excess grief, poor sleep, pain, extremes in environmental temperature, physical activity, emotional activity/response, daily living requirements thus energy usage, spiritual stress, etc.

Although stress is necessary for normal daily functioning, it must be properly regulated keeping it within a healthy balance. As such all stressors must be taken into account when assessing and addressing an individuals stress levels.

Stress response on the body

The stress response, referred specifically as the “fight or flight” response, is much like a reflexive response, thus an automatic, uncontrolled response for protective and adaptation purpose. It was intended for short periods of stress, not on going and repeated stressful events and is not able to differentiate between physical, emotional or spiritual stress. When any stressors occurs, nerve signals travel to various glands, tripping off a variety of responses in an effort of meeting the changing demands on the body, thus having further reaching affects than what one might at first imagine.

Fight or Flight Response

Sugar and fat released into blood stream
Energy is conserved by cutting non essential functions

Digestion/ Reproduction “turned off” being non essential
Reduced nutrition absorption

Decreased metabolism

A prolonged ‘fight or flight’ response results in the cortex becoming involved, which in turn affects a whole range of body responses and can eventually lead to many dis-eases and illnesses.

Some Signs and Symptoms of long term stress

Anxiety	Depression	Hormonal imbalances
Thyroid issues	Digestion issues	Auto-immune responses
Sleep disturbances	Blood sugar issues	Emotional issues
Urinary issues	Cardiovascular issues	Respiratory issues
Headaches	Nervous system disorders	Tension
Allergies	Abdominal weight gain	Food sensitivities
Weight changes	Skin issues

Herbal Posy offers a tea blend specifically formulated to reduce the stress response in your body.

Mellow Mood Posy Tea
This tea blend has gentle and effective nervine herbs that help to calm and sooth the negative effects of an uncontrolled stress response whilst at the same time is source of vital nutrients that are in a bioavailable form for easy digestion and absorption. This blend is effective during the day and at work without one having to worry about it putting you to sleep and making you feel tired. Furthermore, it is also effective in the evening for those people who have a hard time calming down so that the body may prepare for a long night of restful sleep.