What would you do with increased energy levels, decreased anxiety, and solid peace of mind? You would probably get more done in less time--at the very least, each day would be more enjoyable. In the long term, you would certainly experience better physical health and a longer life span.
The only thing standing between you and a higher level of general well-being is the unpreventable occurrence of stress. Daily stress can rob us of our potential, weakening every aspect of our lives. Stress Management is the key.
Consider the following:
To avoid stress and stress related symptoms you must be proactive, nurturing your body and mind through a balanced diet along with proper supplementation, exercise, and reserved time for relaxation.
I call these the big 4.
Sounds like a pretty hefty task, huh?
This should help.
A Balanced Diet - We know that a balanced diet can improve your health, but can it really do anything for your stress levels? Experts say it can. Research has found that good nutrition has a profound impact on your ability to ward off the damage stress can do to our systems. Sure, you will still feel tense, but with your body nutritionally armed for battle, you will handle things better.
There are many things you can do to maximize your body's fighting power. Another significant step is to reduce the amounts sugar and white flour in your diet. Sugar and white flour cause a host of problems you could do without. By reducing these items in your diet, you will be able to maintain better weight control, reduce the risk of heart disease, and increase your energy level. Why? Because foods made with these products metabolize too fast in your blood system. The result is unhealthy spikes in your blood sugar, rapid depletion of energy, and damaging stress symptoms.
Proper Supplementation - For starters, a daily, balanced vitamin, mineral and anti-oxidant supplement is a must as it is next to impossible to obtain ALL the proper nutrients your body needs on a daily basis to fight stress and age related disease. Taking a single vitamin or mineral supplement is ineffective and may be dangerous. Vitamins and minerals work together synergistically (or in harmony). A balanced vitamin and mineral preparation should always be taken in addition to any single supplements.
Exercise - In addition to eating right and properly supplementing your diet, exercise can be a tremendous help in fighting stress. As you get moving, your circulation delivers oxygen and nutritional elements throughout your body. The result is muscle relaxation, the release of mood elevating chemicals, and a strengthened immune system. Studies show that those who exercise regularly are less likely to suffer from stress,related illness AND depression.
Relaxation - When your body relaxes, it reverses stress symptoms. You experience a sense of control as you eliminate the feelings of helplessness that often accompany stress. Find that one thing that really helps you to kick back and forget about things for a while.
Here are some suggestions:
Catering to our senses, such as sight, smell, and sound can reduce anxiety and stress. So put on some favorite music or sink into a warm bubble bath or jacuzzi.
Reduce the clutter in your life. Passing a stack of papers as you leave for work, tripping over boxes, or stuffing a breakfast plate into a sink of dirty dishes creates underlying tension and stress that acts as a fuse when something gets you fired up.
Deal head-on with anything that has been bothering you. Ignoring problems won't make them go away--resolving them will.
Get a good night's sleep. Your body needs this time to heal and "reboot" in preparation for the next day's challenges. Deny this basic need and you drain all of your systems of their strength.
Good nutrition, proper supplementation, exercise, and learning to enjoy life will help you ward off dangerous stress symptoms. It's important that you take proper stress management steps now to ensure a healthy future...
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Andrew J. Cass is a Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC) and a National Independent Representative for one of the fastest growing, privately held Nutraceutical companies in the United States. He is proud member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), The American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC), American Nutraceutical Association (ANA), and the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. His consulting practice and home is in New York, New York and Miami, Florida. Contact: |
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