
Stress affects the mental and physical. It can stem from cold, heat, chemical pollution and noise pollution, or from nervous system responses to pain, emotional demands and more. These stress responses fire neurotransmitters that send signals from the brain to the body's motor centers. The results are seen in many illnesses, including hypertension. Managing stress requires nutrients to help the body maintain and replenish resources when needed most. A number of herbs, vitamins and other compounds help. You'll find them here, ready to combat and neutralize stress-related responses and the physical symptoms that arise from them.