Keep your nerves in good shape
Strained nerves can gradually lead to illness. Stress reduction has been on everyone's lips for years. The wellness industry is profiting from this.
Overworked nerves often take too long to become physically noticeable and, above all, for action to be taken. In principle, people have strong nerves and a specific resistance. Who has not felt they are almost predestined for unfavourable life situations and the corresponding stress? Life seems unfair, and sometimes it is. The nerves are strained, which is often ignored.
In addition to sleep problems, the skin can react, even if you eat a healthy diet. This can often lead to rashes and even shingles on the face. Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles. This is because the same viruses, called varicella-zoster viruses, are involved. These remain in the body after chickenpox infection – they are dormant. However, they can be reactivated, for example, by a coronavirus vaccination, especially if the nervous system is under stress. The blistered rash is usually excruciating and not without risk. Older people with weakened immune systems or chronic illnesses can be vaccinated against shingles. This is also because the varicella-zoster virus can be contagious to anyone who has never had chickenpox. However, the infection usually leads to chickenpox rather than shingles. Camomile and calendula mother tinctures (examples from CERES) can be applied directly to the affected skin or with water. Calendula ointments (Weleda) are very helpful in such cases.
These viruses can multiply again, especially when there is a lot of nervous stress, and move along the affected nerves to the skin's surface. The skin cells become inflamed. In the early stages, you may experience non-specific pain, general discomfort or even a low-grade fever before the typical rash appears. Shingles, for example, is often associated with overuse of the nervous system.
Damage to the nervous system over time can also favour other conditions, such as cardiovascular problems. Old scars become red, and the stomach and bladder ‘burn'. This is why it is crucial to support your nervous system, especially in hectic times when, for example, there is a lack of exercise and rest.
To get straight to the point, sweets have the opposite effect and are neither a comfort nor a help. A lack of mental strength has negative consequences for physical and psychological health and can affect professional, academic and social performance. Strengthening your powers is, therefore, not only crucial for athletes.
And things turn out differently than you think…
In life, things rarely, if ever, go as planned. We can't prepare for many things and don't always make the right decisions. So often, the unexpected happens, and we are unprepared for it. Acceptance is an essential step in personal mental training. Situations change unexpectedly and often at short notice. Acceptance is the basis for personal peace. When one door closes, it is not uncommon for another to open. This is an ‘old' piece of wisdom that contains a great deal of truth. So close your eyes, take a deep breath and move on as calmly as possible.
- A healthy, low-calorie diet is the basis for a healthy nervous system. The brain also needs certain nutrients for long-term energy. These include high-quality protein, certain carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. Salty and sweet snacks are not suitable as they lack nutrients. Eating vegetables, pulses, nuts, whole grains, and fruit and drinking plenty of water is essential.
- For strong nerves, take vitamins. Make sure you get enough B vitamins through food and supplements. B vitamins help support the nervous system. Vitamins B1, B6 and B12 are significant. In addition to the vitamin B complex, vitamins C and E are important. Vitamins B2, C and E protect the body's cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, biotin, niacin and C for a healthy nervous system.
- Vitamins B2, C and E to protect cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamins B2, B6, B12, niacin and C for those who get tired quickly.
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) to support those under heavy mental strain.
- Minerals, especially calcium, potassium and magnesium, benefit the nervous system. Magnesium, potassium, iodine and copper for a healthy nervous system. Zinc and copper to combat oxidative stress. Magnesium and iron for those who tire easily. Calcium helps to transmit signals between nerve cells. Protein The messenger substance serotonin transmits information from one nerve cell to another. Serotonin is also known as the ‘happy hormone'. It needs the right building blocks to be produced, such as vitamin B6 and the amino acid tryptophan. Tryptophan is found in protein-rich foods. So, nerve food also needs protein.
- Avocados, bananas, oats, legumes, nuts, bell peppers and spinach provide the nerves with essential nutrients and help the body reduce stress.
Medicinal herbs
The primary source of stress is the autonomic nervous system, which is located partly in the spinal cord and partly in the brain. This system is divided into the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems act as antagonists in controlling the organ systems. The sympathetic nervous system can increase organ activity, and the parasympathetic nervous system can decrease it.
Nature provides some wonderful medicinal herbs to relieve stress-related complaints and nervousness and to keep the nervous system going.
Many medicinal plants are known to help the nervous system, alleviate associated sleep disorders and ultimately support memory. These include valerian, ginseng, hops, St. John's wort, lavender, lemon balm and passion flower.
Today's fast-paced world and the pressures that come with it are putting a strain on many people's nervous systems. The nervous system becomes unbalanced, sometimes with serious consequences. Nature offers support. Medicinal herbs, carefully formulated in a wide range of natural preparations, provide lasting support, heal, and make everyday life easier.