Have you ever heard of aldosterone?

​

This is a hormone produced by your adrenal glands which help to regulate your body’s level of fluids and electrolytes. When you’re under stress, your adrenal glands pump out stress hormones. If you’re under pressure for a long period, eventually your adrenals become exhausted, causing an adrenal insufficiency. When adrenal fatigue progresses, aldosterone drops causing dehydration and low electrolyte levels.

Illuminate Mee Hydrates provides a Lactated Ringer infusion which provides 1000 mL of saline and electrolytes.

This infusion is the equivalent of drinking 2.5 gallons of water and gets your electrolyte levels back to normal, all in 30-45 minutes.

​

What is Stress?

Stress is how your body reacts to an event that causes frustration, anger, or anxiety. Stress can be positive for short periods of time; however, chronic stress can negatively impact your overall health.

​

Types of Stress

Acute stress. Acute stress only lasts for a short period of time, usually after something like having a fight with a loved one or almost wrecking your car. Everyone experiences acute stress in their lives.

Chronic stress. Chronic stress is long-term stress that occurs from events like an unhappy marriage or money problems. This type of stress can last weeks to months, and without proper management, it could lead to health conditions.

​

Complications

People with chronic stress usually experience:

1. Obesity
2. High blood pressure
3. Menstrual issues
4. Depression or anxiety
5. Heart disease
6. Skin problems like eczema or acne
7. Diabetes
8. Chronic stress can make current health problems worse.
9. Symptoms
10. Although everyone experiences stress differently, most people have symptoms like:
11. Forgetfulness
12. Headaches
13. Diarrhea
14. Constipation
15. Sexual issues
16. Upset stomach
17. Weight loss
18. Weight gain
19. Alcohol or substance use
20. Fatigue
21. Lack of focus
22. Frequent aches and pains
23. Stiff neck or jaw
24. Sleeping too much or too little
25. Visit a Doctor
26. Visit a doctor if you experience symptoms of stress that you cannot identify to cause of or do not go away or are recurring.

​

Stress Management Techniques

There is no cure for stress, but there are a few methods to ease some of the symptoms. These include:

1. Try going to your “happy place” in your mind
2. Meditate
3. Practice focused muscle relaxation
4. Focus on your breathing
5. Go for a walk
6. Get a hug from someone you love
7. Use aromatherapy (lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree)
8. Create art by drawing or coloring
9. Eat a balanced diet
10. Do things you love
11. Start positive self-talk
12. Practice yoga
13. Be grateful for what you have instead of wanting what you do not have
14. Exercise consistently
15. Create a realistic to-do list
16. Establish a safe and supportive social circle
17. Do away with as many stressors as possible

Unfortunately, stress is extremely common. Most times the symptoms go away once the stressor is no longer affecting you. However, stress can be harmful when it becomes chronic and the cause is unknown.

​

Luckily, Illuminate Mee Hydrates has the best solution for the immediate relief of stress symptoms.