The COVID-19 pandemic that hit the world has had a significant impact on the mental health state of society today. This can be seen when we always feel lonely, scared and worried in this pandemic.

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Excessive stress can have a detrimental effect on ourselves because it is the cause of uncontrollable emotions, the development of mental symptoms such as anxiety or irritability, depression, panic attacks and extreme sadness. When stressed, the body cannot function properly. When our body is stressed, the cortisol hormone will be secreted and cause narrowing of the arteries in which at the same time the epinephrine hormone will increase the heart rate. This in turn contributes to an increased blood sugar levels, weight gain, low immune system, digestive problems, and heart disease.

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A person’s quality of life will also be affected when feeling extremely stressed. So, the reason for the plague is that it is important for us to manage stress well in order to enjoy a better quality of life. Apart from that, it is also important for us to balance our diet and lifestyle so that we are always in a healthy mental and physical state. Don't forget to always do medical check-ups and eat healthy food. Not only that, we should also always actively do exercise or activities that can improve the intelligence of the brain so that it remains functioning well even after entering the golden age. We also always need to train ourselves to identify the cause of every time we feel stress and how to manage it well.

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In addition to having a healthy lifestyle, one of the ways that can relieve stress is also the intake of herbal medicine. As we all know, herbs are a natural medicine that has been practiced since the time of our ancestors. Scientifically, herbs have been shown to control and reduce the symptoms of mental health problems. Among the herbal remedies recommended by scientists is supplements containing Tongkat Ali extract that can help increase energy, maintain hormonal balance and improve performance in sports as well as lose weight. Tongkat Ali, has been clinically proven to improve mood parameters by reducing tension, anger and confusion. With that, we can have less stress and enjoy more happy moments! 

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Therefore, it is important for us to always be aware of our mental health condition and make sure we know the appropriate way to control stress. In addition, we can also do the things we love and connect with our loved ones. Let's reduce stress and live happily!