Stress—everyone has experienced it at one time or another. Stressors are considered anything in the outside world that knocks the body out of homeostasis balance (Spolsky, 2004). There are many stressors that may interfere with our everyday. Relationships, jobs, finances, or illness are just a few of the everyday stressors one may experience. I t is important to find appropriate ways of dealing with these everyday stressors in order to be at peace, be more productive, and improve mental and physical well-being (Gendron, 2010).
There are many holistic or natural ways to help combat the effects of negative stress. Keep in mind that every technique may not work for everyone, so it is important to find the technique that works for you. The following are a few suggestions that may be of help as a positive stress management tool.
There are many holistic or natural ways to help combat the effects of negative stress. Keep in mind that every technique may not work for everyone, so it is important to find the technique that works for you. The following are a few suggestions that may be of help as a positive stress management tool.
Nutrition: Stress can lead to many unhealthy lifestyle patterns. Poor Food Choices are often one of these patters. When we are stressed cortisol levels (stress hormone) tend to rise which can lead to cravings. During this time of high stress levels the body tends to crave foods which are high in fat, sugar and salt. Stress may also contribute to emotional and mindless eating which can cycle into other health issues (Scott, 2012).
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Proper nutrition is the basis of keeping the body in homeostasis balance. There are many foods that offer benefits to help reduce stress. The following is a slide presentation that outlines many of these foods. Keep in mind all though these beneficial foods have properties that can help lower stress levels it is important to practice moderation and portion control.
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Proper nutrition is the basis of keeping the body in homeostasis balance. There are many foods that offer benefits to help reduce stress. The following is a slide presentation that outlines many of these foods. Keep in mind all though these beneficial foods have properties that can help lower stress levels it is important to practice moderation and portion control.
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Laughter: Laughter reduces the level of stress hormones while increasing the level of health enhancing hormones (endorphins). It is also a physical and emotional release. Laughing can create a distraction away from negative emotions (Scott, The Stress management and Health Benefits of Laughter, 2013). Laughter is truly the best medicine. Find the joy in everyday and enjoy a good long belly laugh and feel your tension and stress begin to fade away.
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You are What you Say by: Matthew Budd MD & Larry Rothstein, Introduction by Patch Adams
This book is a proven program that by following the principles outlined within the book you will learn to combat stress, anger, depression and anxiety by changing the things you may say to yourself.
The following is a look at my personal Stress Management Resource Guide. Throughout this guide I have listed important information, exercises, and journal writings that pertains to helping to keep my stress levels in check
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You are What you Say by: Matthew Budd MD & Larry Rothstein, Introduction by Patch Adams
This book is a proven program that by following the principles outlined within the book you will learn to combat stress, anger, depression and anxiety by changing the things you may say to yourself.
The following is a look at my personal Stress Management Resource Guide. Throughout this guide I have listed important information, exercises, and journal writings that pertains to helping to keep my stress levels in check
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Meditation a Simple Fast Way to Reduce Stress. (2013). Retrieved July 23, 2013, from WebMD: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meditation/HQ01070
Gendron, D. G. (2010). Holistic Healing for Stress management. Retrieved July 23, 2013, from Ezinearticles.com: http://ezinearticles.com/?Holistic-Healing-For-Stress-Management&id=3572190
Scott, E. (2012). Stress and Nutrition-The Link Between Stress and Nutrition Deficiencies . Retrieved July 23, 2013, from About.com: http://stress.about.com/od/dietandsuppliments/a/stressnutrition.htm
Scott, E. (2013). The Stress management and Health Benefits of Laughter. Retrieved July 23, 2013, from About.com: http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/laughter.htm
Spolsky, R. (2004). Why Zebras Don't Get ulcers. New York: St. Martin's Press.
Meditation a Simple Fast Way to Reduce Stress. (2013). Retrieved July 23, 2013, from WebMD: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/meditation/HQ01070
Gendron, D. G. (2010). Holistic Healing for Stress management. Retrieved July 23, 2013, from Ezinearticles.com: http://ezinearticles.com/?Holistic-Healing-For-Stress-Management&id=3572190
Scott, E. (2012). Stress and Nutrition-The Link Between Stress and Nutrition Deficiencies . Retrieved July 23, 2013, from About.com: http://stress.about.com/od/dietandsuppliments/a/stressnutrition.htm
Scott, E. (2013). The Stress management and Health Benefits of Laughter. Retrieved July 23, 2013, from About.com: http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/laughter.htm
Spolsky, R. (2004). Why Zebras Don't Get ulcers. New York: St. Martin's Press.