Stress & Sleep

April 13, 2021
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The right amount of stress can energize us and spark our productivity. But too much of it can make us high-strung and unable to relax. This inability to quiet our minds and calm our bodies can have a harmful impact on our sleep quality.

In our last blog post, we briefly spoke about the origins of stress and broke down the process of the stress response. Here, we will shift gears and take a look at how stress can put a strain on our sleep patterns, and briefly explore how Zenbev can help to mitigate the effects.

Stress and Sleep: A complex relationship

According to the American Institute of Stress, 48 percent of people consider stress to be the reason for their sleep troubles. The stressors that we deal with in modern-day life like relationship problems and work dissatisfaction can trigger a fight-or-flight response in us. Prolonged exposure to this stress can negatively impact our sleep quality and duration. When we’re anxious and on edge, our bodies are simply unable to calm down enough for us to rest.

This is where the vicious cycle kicks in: without adequate sleep at night, the body’s stress hormone levels increase. Fast forward to the next day, and you may feel more anxious than you previously were. This can result in you having trouble getting to sleep that night, the next night, and the night after that. Stress can interfere with the amount of time we spend in deep sleep, which is a crucial sleep stage for body repair and restoration. This can result in fragmented sleep that leads to frequent awakenings throughout the night.

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA) is part of the neuroendocrine system – a unit that deals with interactions between the nervous and endocrine systems. The HPA plays a major role in regulating our bodies’ sleep-wake cycle. High levels of stress exposure have been connected to HPA hyperactivity and a reduction in REM sleep. These effects are believed to pose risks for memory damage, poorer sleep quality, and inadequate mood regulation. All of which can lead to more stress.

Managing Anxiety with Zenbev

If you have been having a hard time falling asleep due to stress, it may be time to consider using a natural sleep and anxiety remedy like Zenbev. Getting enough sleep is important for stress management, and Zenbev is the best natural aid for the job.

Here at Zenbev, we recognize that better sleep does not just begin at bedtime. The choices you make during the day can also have a positive impact on your sleep quality. This is why Zenbev can be taken during the daytime to aid with anxiety relief.

For those who deal with work-related stress and anxiety, Zenbev provides a helpful boost to get you through the day. It’s as easy as taking one scoop before or after breakfast. With the help of a bright, light-filled environment, the tryptophan in the formulation turns into serotonin, a chemical that induces relaxation. The feeling of calmness that arises after taking Zenbev can be incredibly powerful later on in the day when you’re winding down for bedtime.

The Takeaway

The bottom line is this: your body needs rest. Of course, this is easier said than done for the millions of people around the world that deal with sleep problems, but working towards better sleep can help manage stress and anxiety. When it seems like your mind and body are refusing to slow down, the introduction of a natural sleep supplement can alleviate the pressure you are feeling.

Stay tuned! In our next article, we will be reflecting on stress and the pandemic that has shaken the world.