Most people recognize obvious sources of stress here are hidden sources you may not even be aware of...
*Our own distorted thoughts and attitudes can turn on plenty of stress and stressful emotions. Often folks don't notice they are looking at the world through negative thoughts which are making their world tense and stressful. See our article: How does negativity affect your health here:
*Many people greatly stress themselves by failing to get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per day. This turns on stress and inflammation. A routine is vitally important to physical and emotional health and is far less stressful than chaos.
*Our diets can be great stress and inflammation makers. Too many simple carbs, processed foods, sugar, and fats can bring on stress and inflammation. Eating well from a wide variety
of healthy fats like Omega 3's, veggies, fruits, nuts, grains, and proteins can reduce the hidden stress of poor eating habits.
*Not taking the time to relax can increase stress. See our relaxation methods the Longevity Maneuver and the the Dive Reflex Manuever for potent ways to stimulate the vagus nerve and turn on natural relaxation.
*Not getting enough exercise leads to higher stress. Aerobic exercise and strength training both help stress proof us.
*Overwork. In the US people seem to work too much. I am surprised and dismayed at the number of people who contact me on my days off and personal time. Keep to your work schedule.
*Limit time spent with technology and heaven forbid...media enough said.
*Take care of your emotional life. Do emotional writing, meditate, spend time with nature, rockclimb, beach ealk, do yoga whatever works for you.
*Exercise reduces stress. Walking and other forms of aerobic exercise are winners. Use high intensity interval training for short periods. Avoid "over-exercise" or exercising past your ability to recover.
*Enjoy pleasurable activities and humor.
*Stay in connection with your friends and have long chats.
*Avoid smoking/nicotine, substance abuse, drinking more than 1 or 2 alcoholic beverages per day, and tanning. All are stress producing.
*Avoid foods high in sugar, and simple carbs. Avoid processed foods. They all contribute to body-wide glycolization, oxidative stress, inflammation and stress.
*Greatly limit red meats, fried foods, saturated fats, high fructose corn syrup, and trans-fats. They high in "yang" or "hot energy which is very extreme for the body.
*Get proper nutrition based on whole foods. Eat enough B-vitamins and wide-spectrum and bio-available
antioxidants from a wide variety of colorful fruits, veggies, legumes, nuts, and white meats.
*Take the right supplements, vitamins and herbs for your body. If you do not know which are right for you schedule ONE appointment and find out or visit our natural product phamacy for recommendations on professional vitamins and herbs.
*Take on a lifestyle that says no to obesity and excess body fat.
Caffeine. No more than two cups of coffee per day because too much caffeine will have negative "stress and anxiety" effects.
*Treat underlying illnesses....not feeling well is a great source of stress.
*Stress can be environmental too. Avoid air, water, and ground toxic pollution. Avoid heavy metals such as lead, mercury, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium. If you think you may have high levels contact us for testing and a protocol for removal...Cost about $150.00
Watch those non-green household cleaners and disinfectants. Some are worse than germs. Avoid excito-toxins like MSG. Be wary of living near power lines, large generators, and microwave stations. Avoid environmental toxins like chlorine bleach, petrol fumes, insecticides, paints, flame retardant chemicals, industrial solvents, and pesticides. All contribute to environmental stress.
*Have a medical doctor diagnose hidden diseases like herpes, untreated stds, and auto-immune dysfunctions. These are stressful and inflammatory.
*Have regular dental checkups, get your teeth cleaned regularly, and get periodontal disease treated immediately.
*Treat major short-term infections and diseases like the flu.
*Recognize and treat underlying depression, anger, and anxiety--these cause much stress. Acupuncture is a wonderful way to balance underlying distress. Try one visit or commit to a package...
*Be aware of any medication that lowers your body's nutrients and antioxidants, and many do. This can be stressful.
*Avoid toxins like chlorine bleach, petrol fumes, insecticides, paints, flame retardant chemicals, industrial solvents, pesticides, water pollution, and dry cleaning fluids.
To your good health
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