STRESS

2007-06-04T05:34:00.000-07:00

Stress can arise for a variety of reasons. Stress can be brought about by a traumatic accident, death, or emergency situation. Stress can also be a side effect of a serious illness or disease. There is also stress associated with daily life, the workplace, and family responsibilities. It’s hard to stay calm and relaxed in our hectic lives. Both short and long-term stress can have effects on your body. Stress is related to the situations that you feel are difficult to handle.

Stress leads to trouble sleeping ,headaches ,constipation ,irritability lack ofenergy ,lack of concentration ,anger, sadness ,tension etc.Any change in our lives can be stressful? even some of the happiest ones like having a baby or taking a new job.

Stress Management and tips to lead a stress free life.

1.Organization - organize your life so that you avoid any unnecessary stresses and do not create any new ones by your action.

2.Health - those who are physically fit and in good health are far more resistant to stress.So keep fit by taking regular exercise and eat a good and balanced diet.

3.Relaxation - is vitally important. You need to have a form of relaxation to recover from the stresses of the day.

4.Laugh - Laughter is a good cure all, releasing tension caused from stress.

5.Spend time with friends and enjoy other people's company.

6.Certain nutrients have proved beneficial in relieving stress.These are vitamins A and B; and minerals such as calcium,potassium, and magnesium which reduce the feeling of irritability and anxiety.

7.Certain foods associated with stress and anxiety should be scrupulously avoided. These foods are caffeine in coffee and many soft drinks, salt, sugar, cigarettes, and alcohol.

8.In dealing with stress, the lifestyle of the patient needs a complete overhaul.He should be placed on an optimum diet, and be encouraged to take regular exercise and adequate rest. If this is done, many diseases caused by stress can be eliminated. Diet plays an important role in the prevention and healing of stress induced diseases.

9.Fresh fruits and vegetables like,mango,oranges,tomatoes, broccoli,and spinach, vitamin supplements like B complex, C and E are helpful in relieving stress.

10.Chocolates are becoming popular as stress relievers because of the magnesium
contained in it which acts as a tranquilizer.

11.Skimmed milk provides less fat and more minerals and relieves stress.

12.Omega fatty acids prevent heart ailments caused by stress.Fishes like Mackerel and Tuna are rich in both choline and omega fatty acids.

13.The B vitamins - especially B6 and B12 - help regulate the body's response to stress and maintain a healthy nervous system.

14.Breathing Exercise: Place one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. As you breathe in through your nose allow your stomach to swell.This means that you are using the diaphragm to breathe in and allowing air right down into your lungs. Try to keep the movement in your upper chest to a minimum and keep the movement gentle. Slowly and evenly breathe out through your nose. Repeat and get a rhythm going . You are aiming to take 8-12 breaths a minute: breathing in and breathing out again counts as one breath. Practice until it becomes a habit and switch to regular breathing when you next become anxious.

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