These free oxygen species, free radicals, attempt to find new pairings.

As they move through the body, they can cause cell and tissue damage because they will attach to any part of a cell possible.

This ultimately destroys the cell.

Your body naturally produces antioxidants to fight free radicals, but often, many of us aren’t producing enough.

While oxidative stress plays a natural role in the aging process, there are outside factors that can increase the amount of oxidative stress you undergo.

1. Lifestyle factors - such as exposure to pollution, lack of exercise, and more - can contribute and put a strain on your body.
   
   
2. Oxidative stress is difficult to diagnose - so if you find that you’re more tired than usual, have difficulty concentrating, or have noticed other similar symptoms, you may already be suffering from it.

These chronic conditions include:

Of course, any of these conditions can be caused by other factors, like genetics and diet, but to lessen your risk, you should try to avoid oxidative stress.

Many of us aren’t producing enough antioxidants naturally, and adding more into your diet is a great way to make up for it.

Here are some great sources of antioxidants:

For an even more extensive look into the benefits of colorful, antioxidant foods, read more about the importance of flavonoids in this blog.

You may have noticed that there were a lot of berries in that list - and there’s a good reason for that!

Dark-colored berries, like blueberries, strawberries, and more contain a type of compound called anthocyanins, which is highly antioxidant and gives berries their dark color.

This is why we decided to develop our new Tart Cherry Extract supplement.

While you can eat cherries and drink tart cherry juice, a lot of these products have added sugars to offset the sour taste of tart cherries.

Our supplement allows you to take tart cherry extract in its purest form - with no added sugars and no sour taste.

Our Herbal Immunity Defense Formula from Well Theory harnesses the powers of:

These natural ingredients promote heart health, fight infection, boost immunity, and block inflammation-causing free radicals.

1. Avoid pollution.

• Consider getting an air purifier for your home, and also get some plants to naturally filter the air. Place them strategically, where you spend most of your time.
• Keep a high concentration of plants in your bedroom.
• Since your body does most of its healing work when you’re asleep, be sure to give it a fighting chance.
• A good water filter is a must as well.

2. While including new, antioxidant-rich foods in your diet, avoid others.

• Try to limit your processed food intake, particularly foods that are high in sugar and fat.
• Avoid smoking entirely and limit your alcohol consumption.
• High fructose corn syrup was cleared by the FDA as safe and has a large foothold in the food industry. However, it is abundantly clear that this is a source of much of our current health problems.

3. Reduce stress.

• Make sure you have a  great self-care routine that works for you.
• Take up a daily yoga practice.
• Take social media breaks now and then.
• Make time for the things you enjoy.

Mental stress forces the body to release and produce molecules that create inflammation and oxidative stress.

There is a very strong and true mind-body link and stress should be managed.