Annual Survey Reveals U.S. Average Stress Levels Continue to Skyrocket

(Newswire.net — January 6, 2019) Winnetka, IL — Health experts have long been warning against the dangerous consequences of chronic stress.

The American Psychological Association (APA) conducted its annual stress survey in 2015.

In this survey, it was found that the average stress levels in the United States increased from 4.9 to 5.1, and this was on a scale of 1 to 10.

There are factors identified to contribute to stress, such as employment and money. The body typically undergoes changes once it experiences stress, and this includes the slowdown of the digestive system.

It also includes increases in blood pressure and pulse rate as well as reductions in immune activity. It also prevented sleep due to a heightened state of alertness.

According to health experts, stress may produce short-term effects like headaches, tension, and an upset stomach.

When it becomes chronic, it could potentially trigger the onset of various diseases. Chronic stress may also lead to final breakdown, which increases the risk of suicide.

Some of the physical symptoms of stress are fainting, erectile dysfunction and loss of libido, pain in the chest or back, heart disease, hypertension, and lower immunity.

Natural remedies like ashwagandha have been found beneficial against stress. This adaptogenic herb has long been used for a range of medicinal purposes, particularly in strengthening the immune system following an ailment. 

Scientific evidence has shown that this adaptogenic herb has a great potential to stabilize and even balance a variety of physiological processes inside the body. This is particularly true in response to a changing environment and even stress. 

According to researchers, ashwagandha has a remarkable ability to reduce overall cellular sensitivity to stress. 

In a 2016 a double-blind, randomized clinical trial, the researchers had 52 participants who were subjected to chronic stress. They were also treated with either placebo control or 300 mg of ashwagandha on a daily basis.

Scientists found that ashwagandha treatment led to a significant reduction in stress levels by the subjects. This finding was based on the assessment by various questionnaires. 

In a separate double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial, it was also found 60 days of ashwagandha treatment significantly decreased levels of stress and cortisol in 64 subjects. 

More studies are still underway to validate the stress-fighting powers of ashwagandha. However today, more and more experts are recommending its use through supplementation. 

NutraHerbals Ashwagandha is believed to be one of the best sources of this natural ingredient. In addition to being highly potent and pure, it also comes with a money back guarantee.

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