(NewsUSA) - You've counted sheep. You've tried sleeping pills. Still, you can't fall asleep.
At bedtime, your mind is racing. Your body cannot relax. Could stress be the culprit?
Stress can have a variety of effects on the body. It can lower your immunity, raise your blood pressure and overstimulate the stress hormones, triggering a "fight or flight" response.
Consequently, in times of extreme stress, it's not unusual to have difficulty falling asleep, according to CyberWize.com, maker of Vital StressX, a supplement designed to help your body cope with stress.
Findings published in the August 2001 issue of the "Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism" suggest that a consistent 24-hour hyperarousal of the stress response system leads to chronic insomnia. Additionally, the research says, prolonged activation of the stress response system is a risk factor for psychological problems such as depression and anxiety.
Vital StressX contains a unique combination of seven herbs, known as adaptogens, which are proven to control cortisol levels, according to Cyber Wize.com. This blend of adaptogens, discovered by the Soviet Academy of Sciences, also is believed to help boost energy and endurance, promote heart health, sharpen memory and alertness, supercharge immune power, and help fend off and repair damage to your body's cells.
"Vital StressX is likely the best first step in stress management," said Dr. Ronald Wheeler, a urologist in Sarasota, Fla.
Here are some additional tips from CyberWize.com on reducing stress to help you get a full night's sleep.
* Maintain a routine sleep schedule. Go to bed and wake up around the same time each day.
* Create a peaceful environment in your bedroom.
* Clear your mind of worries and stressful thoughts before bedtime.
* Do not eat heavy food before bed.
For more information, visit www.vitalstressx.com or call (800) 320-8807.
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