Enhance your Nutrition.
The type of food you put onto your plate can play a role in your stress levels. Regrettably, stress can contribute to other health complications including diabetes, heart disorders, high blood pressure, obesity, and depression, etc. Improving your nutrition and antioxidants intake can help lower stress and risks to other more severe health ailments. Focus on foods that contain vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants. Lastly, stay away from stress-inducing foods such as processed sugars & foods.
Get rid of toxins.
We live in an era of fast foods. Many people seem to have an attraction for unhealthy foods or products, oblivious of their consequences. Toxins can be found in many food items, beauty products, hygiene essentials, and medicine. Weeding out all toxins can be a powerful weapon against chronic stress, provided you commit yourself to make it work. Start by becoming conscientious of everything you consume. To combat toxins effectively, consider drinking lots of water to detoxify, use natural cleaning/natural personal care/beauty products, avoid storing food in plastics, and avoid pesticides/herbicides if possible.
Get ample sleep.
As they say; the best things in life are free. Getting adequate sleep every night can have a great impact on your life. Yes; we all get caught up in our day-to-day living and end up depriving ourselves of much-needed sleep. Having inadequate sleep on a regular basis can easily trigger stress in your life. Resultantly, you can become prone to all sorts of health disorders such as depression, HBP, memory troubles, and stroke. Save yourself by enjoying at least 7-8 hours of sleep every day.
Get active.
When was the last time you exercised? Well, stop making excuses and start working out on a regular basis - for your own good. Being busy is allowed but not having time to enhance your own physical and mental health is not. Engaging in low-impact or vigorous physical activities such as swimming, cycling, jogging, weight lifting, yoga or dancing daily can be life changing for you. Sweat it out to improve your body’s endorphins levels and reap the benefits of your labor including more energy, reduced stress, stronger immune system, and improved sleep.
Other effective stress-relievers.
In addition to the above, listening to music can easily enhance your focus, calm your mood and promote relaxation. Music is known for its therapeutic effects on our brain and creating calmness. Investing in aromatherapy & essential oils such as Jasmine, lavender, olive, coconut, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Orange, and Frankincense can be used for effective stress management, as well. Lastly, drink adequate water, keep a daily mood journal, or engage in meditation to help manage stress successfully.
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Disclaimer: This information is provided as an educational service only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone seeking specific medical advice or assistance should consult his or her doctor or orthopedic surgeon.
