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Stress, Tension and Anxiety... A Natural ApproachStress is your body's response to the demands placed uponit, whether external, such as bills or work; or internal, howyou feel about yourself, for example. A little stress is agood thing, but too much can have devastatingconsequences for our health and relationships.

everyone needs a certain amount of stress...It's what gets you out of bed in the morningStress can become a problem when there's too much of it.Too much stress can result in a range of health problemsincluding headaches, stomach upsets, high bloodpressure and even stroke or heart disease. It can alsocause feelings of distrust, anger, anxiety and fear, whichin turn can destroy relationships at home and at work.Any sort of loss, from bereavement, divorce andseparation to a child leaving home, causes stress, as dolong-term illness and disability. But things such asmarriage, moving house, a new job and holidays havequite high stress ratings too. At work, worrying aboutdeadlines or about not being up to the challenges of aparticular task can cause stress.Stress is a well-known trigger for depression and it canalso affect your physical health. So it's important toidentify the causes of stress in your life and try tominimise them.Some common signs of too much stress include:• difficulty getting to sleep • early morning waking• drinking and smoking more • indigestion• loss of concentration • loss of libido• increased irritability • heightened sensitivity to criticism• signs of tension, such as nail-bitingIt's important to act to relieve damaging stress before itaffects your physical or mental health.

Nutri-Calm is a unique formula that provides synergisticbenefits for maximum function of the nervous system. Ithelps to soothe frayed nerves by providing the body withnecessary B-Complex vitamins, which aids relaxation andencourages restful sleep. Nutri-Calm is a source ofantioxidants, including vitamin C, lemon bioflavonoidsand wheat germ, helping provide energy and boosting theimmune system. Nutri-Calm contains no artificial flavours,colours, starch or yeast. Suitable for vegetarians. Order Stock Code: 4798 (90)

Chamomile and Passion Flower Combination is aunique liquid herbal extract that is simple to take andeasily assimilated by the body. It quickly helps to relievemany symptoms associated with stress, anxiety andnervous tension. It is a relaxing formula that includeschamomile, fennel, feverfew, hops, marshmallow andpassion flower. This extract is suitable for vegetarians.Order Stock Code: 3163 (59ml)

Stress, anxiety, tension and an overactivemind can contribute to a restless nights sleepHops & Valerian with Passion Flower is a highlyeffective natural herbal formula designed to promotesleep. The ingredients relax the muscles, calm the body,have a natural soothing effect and provide a quality nightsleep that helps you feel refreshed the next day.Order Stock Code: 940 (100 capsules)

Constant stressful experiences - two teenage children, working long demandinghours to pay the bills and often being away from home took a real toll on my health.The problems were irritability, feeling that I couldn't cope, unable to relax, bowelproblems, interrupted sleeping patterns and frequent colds. It got to the stage whereI began shutting things out of my life because I didn't need any more hassle.Fortunately, I found NutriCalm before I found my doctor's surgery. I took up to four aday initially and found that this combination of B-vitamins, minerals and nervineherbs 'massaged my mind' and eased the symptoms of stress and irritability. My work colleagues actually noticed a difference in me almost straight away. While Ihad been easy to 'wind up' before, I was now able to spot the 'wind ups' coming andcalmly avoided them. My productivity also improved significantly as I was able toconcentrate more easily without constantly moving from one task to another,worrying about them. At home, I slept without problems and had more quality timewith my family.NutriCalm helps me to relax much more easily. I now take just two a day, really as amaintenance dose and I feel much more able to cope with life. I tell everybody that it is my 'chill pill!'

M. Smith, Bournemouth.

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