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Stress Awareness Month

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April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring awareness of the negative impact of stress on our physical and mental health. Managing stress is important for overall well-being and to minimize the multiple health issues that are caused or worsened by stress such as headaches, cognitive impairment, fatigue, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hypertension, heart disease, chronic pain, indigestion, weight gain, and weakened immune function. One of Synergy's favorite supplements for countering the effects of stress is ashwagandha. Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb that belongs to the pepper family and has been in use for centuries in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurvedic medicine. Studies have shown that it significantly reduces stress and anxiety levels, reduces sleeplessness and fatigue, and reduces serum cortisol levels (a stress hormone) compared with placebo. It also appears to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, cardioprotective and anti-diabetic properties and can aid in weight management. As with all supplements, please reach out your provider with any questions, to check for interactions with any medications you take and to make sure this recommendation is appropriate for you. Attached are some tips to help you reduce stress. Also, make sure you're following us on social media so that you don't miss out on the stress reduction series that our wonderful holistic health coach, Kiam, is putting together for you! If you want personalized support with reducing stress, send us a message at hello@synergyintegrativehealth.org or book a consultation with Kiam: https://synergyintegrativehealth.org/book-appointment/ ~Be Well, The Team at Synergy Integrative Health and Wellnes

Tips for Better Sleep

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Friday, March 15 is World Sleep Day and we at Synergy can't emphasize enough the importance of getting enough good quality sleep! Poor (or not getting enough) sleep doesn't just make you feel grumpy and tired the following day... it hurts your physical and mental health in many ways including: - cognitive impairments - weakened immune system - weight gain - increased risk of depression and/or anxiety and is linked to many chronic diseases such as heart disease, kidney disease, hypertension, diabetes, and stroke. One of our favorite supplements for stress reduction and improved sleep quality is magnesium glycinate. An added bonus is that it also is good for gut health and can help reduce inflammation. Most individuals do well and have improvement in their sleep with 120mg taken 30 mins before bedtime but higher doses, if needed, can also be taken safely. Remember that magnesium naturally helps move your bowels (another bonus if you are constipated!) so dose increases should be done slowly and gradually. ;) As with all supplements, please reach out your provider with any questions, to check for interactions with any medications you take and to make sure this recommendation is appropriate for you. Attached are some tips to help you get better sleep but we know that these tips are easier said than done. If you want to improve your sleep and need support with managing anxiety, reducing stress, and making better nutrition choices, send us a message at hello@synergyintegrativehealth.org or book a consultation with our nurse practitioner, registered dietitian or holistic health coach: https://synergyintegrativehealth.org/book-appointment/ ~Be Well, The Team at Synergy Integrative Health and Wellness

Gut-Brain Connection and Probiotic Recommendations

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