can actually backfire if they are too “Type A”. Your body will continue to feel stressed and stretched to the limits of its capabilities and you will be too busy racing/running/sprinting to notice. Once patients take a hard look at their lifestyle and start to under-
stand what a body under stress needs, and how constant replenishment – matched to their specific requirements - can help them feel better, they want some detailed guidelines to help them get started.
Diet: For diet, I often recommend a very high protein breakfast – at least
25 grams - combined with a supplement of good minerals - both trace and common. The protein is often in the form of a smoothie with some good quality fruit. I often recommend taking a break from dairy, as rice/ almond/hemp milks and soy yogurts tend to be easier to digest. Increase vegetable intake, try out juicing in order to get some concentrated en- zymes. Make large quantities of homemade soup in advance so that you can take home-cooked leftovers for lunch or dinner.
Supplements:
A good multivitamin may be in order, but this is usually just for the short term to rebuild stores or to have on hand to take during especially stressful weeks (to get those important B vitamins). As a rule it’s usually better to try to get your vitamins from good quality, well prepared foods. The brain and the adrenals often need some short-term support as well. I like a combination of Magnesium l-threonate, Gota kola, Bacopa and Gingko if focus and concentration are an issue. For improving sleep quality and trying to turn off all the mental noise of the day, I recommend phosphatidylserine before bed. It often calms the mind and supports a more replenishing sleep. It is also non- addictive and has been shown to support cognition as well if taken dur- ing the day. The all-important adrenal glands which produce all of those wonderful neurotransmitters that keep workers sharp, focused and “on” may need some short-term herbal support as well.
Relaxation:
Lastly and most importantly, I recommend meditation, or some kind of energy work that allows overtaxed workers to explore ways of “checking in” with themselves to see how they are doing. I often see patients who have lost the ability to understand the importance of recognizing the need for a bit of recovery and replenishment. It can’t be overemphasized how critical it is to make space during the day to just listen to your mind and body and get a feel for how stressed you have been and what parts may need some extra attention. The biggest issue among stressed out, tired workers is the loss of the ability to really see how removed they are becoming from health. Slowly, day after day hab- its have formed that ignore core needs. Working to practice introspec- tion through meditation, Qi Gong, or restorative yoga can be a critical fist step in the pathway back to the “more energetic” you.
As a former investment banker and graduate of Columbia University
(MBA) and the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. McDonnell understands what it’s like to have a stressful job. Her second career as a licensed Na- turopathic Physician has helped her recognize and help people manage workplace stress. Additionally, Dr. McDonnell supports patients diag- nosed with cancer, thyroid disorders, menopause symptoms, depression, anxiety, gastrointestinal disorders, and Lyme disease. For more informa- tion, contact 203 470 1909 or
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