Strest

(Holy Basil & Rhodiola Combo)

enriched with essential oils
Stress and the telomere connection
A research team from Ume University in Sweden has discovered that chronic stress shortens telomeres (Wikgren et al 2011). ey note moreover that cortisol levels indicative of chronic stress are also associated with recurring depression and that chronically depressed people, as expected, have shorter telomeres. Meanwhile, fruit ies given Rhodiola rosea live an average of 10 percent longer than ies fed the usual nutritional fare, according to a University of California, Irvine study (Jafari et al 2007).

Product Monograph for IHP Jan 2012 By Terry Vanderheyden, ND

Stress and the immune connection

Scientists have found a mechanism whereby chronic stress undermines immune function. Miller and colleagues reveal that chronic stress alters gene expression in monocytes, making the immune cells less responsive to the anti-in ammatory e ects of cortisol and hyper-responsive to the proin ammatory cytokine NF-B. e altered monocyte function thus creates a persistent proin ammatory state, a known risk factor for chronic disease. Miller comments to ScienceDaily news that those who care for chronically ill family members have white blood cells that are not able to receive the signal from cortisol that tells them to shut down in ammation. (Elsevier 2008)

The Strest solution

A World Health Organization review con rms that adaptogens improve physical and mental performance under stressful conditions and reduce the incidence of illness (WHO 1999). Adaptogens are thus the ideal moderator for e ects typically linked with aging. Strest, St. Francis Herb Farms celebrated adaptogen formula, increases motivation, immune function, energy levels and well-being, as well as improving the ability to function e ectively during stressful periods. Strests unique formula incorporates holy basil and rhodiola. Research indicates that holy basil, a herb used for millennia in Ayurveda, surpasses 50 adaptogens screened for anti-stress activity (Singh and Hoette 2002). For its part, rhodiola has been found to heighten alertness and energy for at least 46 hours and has proven anti-depressant properties (Panossian and Wagner 2005). A balanced tonic, completely safe for long-term use, St. Francis Herb Farms adaptogen formula is available in both liquid and convenient encapsulated form. Cra ed with art and integrity by veteran herbalist Jeremy Rivett-Carnac, Strest is another elegantly e ective St. Francis Herb Farm formula that stands the test of time. For more information, visit the website at www.stfrancisherbfarm.com. Terry Vanderheyden, ND, has practiced in Ontario since graduating from the CCNM in 1994, specializing in homeopathic, nutritional and botanical therapies. He also works as a consultant for St. Francis Herb Farm, Inc. Terry lives in Barrys Bay with his wife Laurie and their six children.

e US Centers for Disease Control report that a full 90% of all illness and disease is related to stress.

Terry Vanderheyden, ND Research Consultant

References:
1. WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants. Volume 2. Geneva: World Health Organization; 1999. 2. Singh N and Hoette Y. Tulsi: e Mother Medicine of Nature. Lucknow, Delhi: International Institute of Herbal Medicine (IIHM); 2002. 3. Panossian A, Wagner H. Phytother Res. 2005 Oct;19(10):81938. 4. Wikgren M, et al. Biol Psychiatry (in press). doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2011.09.015 5. Jafari M, et al. Rejuvenation Research 2007; 10(4): 587602. doi: 10.1089/rej.2007.0560. 6. Elsevier (2008, August 27). Chronic Stress Alters Our Genetic Immune Response. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 6, 2012, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08 /080827100816.htm (source, Miller G et al. Biological Psychiatry 2008; 64 (4): 266 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.03.017)

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