Whether it’s everyday activities or an overwhelming life event, stress can be a reoccurring issue in a lot of people’s lives. Finding ways to cope can be complicated, but it is imperative to see the best methods that work with your body.
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, anti-aging medicine and chelation therapy explains how stress can affect your body and provides methods to manage it with herbal supplements and natural alternatives.
- Symptom: Insomnia
- Solution: Magnesium helps to relax the body while also easing anxiety. Melatonin supplements can help regulate sleep and wakefulness, and Chamomile tea is excellent for relaxation and sleep.
- Symptom: Low energy
- Solution: Asian Ginseng, Vitamin B12, and Green Tea are all known to increase one’s energy levels.
- Symptom: Stomach aches, Body aches, and pain
- Solution: Peppermint oil is good for stomach aches, and occasional massages with essential oils and hot baths can soothe aches and pain induced by stress.
- Symptom: Common cold and Infections
- Solution: Echinacea and Astragalus, two herbs with immune-supporting properties, as well as Vitamin C and D can assist with common colds and other infections.
More on Dr. Calapai
Dr. Calapai has achieved remarkable results in clinical trials on patients with conditions as varied as Alzheimer’s, arthritis, erectile dysfunction, frailty syndrome, heart, kidney and liver failure, lupus, MS and Parkinson’s.
He began his practice in New York City in 1986, and for over 25 years he has hosted nationally syndicated radio shows, including his two weekly call-ins, indicates on WABC 770-AM, where he offers health and medical advice. He has a show on Saturday morning 8-9am and Sunday evening from 6-7pm. He has consulted with numerous high-profile individuals including Mike Tyson, Chris Noth, Mickey Rourke, Steven Seagal, and Fox series Gotham’s, Donal Logue and worked as a medical consultant for the New York Rangers hockey team as well as various modeling agencies.
Dr. Calapai received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, and he consults in Manhattan with practices on Long Island, in East Meadow and Plainview. He has appeared on News12 and in the pages of 25A Magazine and Social Life Magazine.
He is the author of E-books Heavy Metals and Chronic Disease, Reverse Diabetes Forever! Seven Steps to Healthy Blood Sugar, Top Ten Supplements You Can’t Live Without, and Glorious Glutathione. Learn more about Dr. Calapai on his website, www.drcal.net
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie, and David Cates
