This week's topic is top strategies to beat stress.  Before we get into that: a couple of reminders, announcements and the like.  I have received some RSVP's for the FREE Anatomy of Nutrition Class on 5/1/10 (SAT) at 9:15 AM, and it's almost half full.  The class will cover the function of major nutrients, deficiency symptoms and available tests for nutrition status.  Since space is limited please contact me as soon as possible. It will be 45 minutes in length so I can attend to patients that morning as well.

 

Coupons via EMAIL and Snailmail- on their way to you are expiring on 4/30 (Friday)...I promise you there will not be another one for a few months so HURRY in to take advantage of that.

 

Many of you have so kindly asked about my music shows...Well I am finally there, over my stagefright and thrilled to have your support and company!....I will try to add them to the clinic calendar if you'd like to come out.  Also, please check me out on Facebook, Reverbnation, and myspace and add yourself to the mailing list. I am in the process of developing a separate website for the act.  Due to my schedule,  I sometimes add these shows only a week or so out so if you'd like to know about them visit me there.  I also posted two videos on facebook yesterday from a performance Saturday Night in Woodstock, I am writing some rock songs now as you'll see.  I do not anticipate any shows close by, most will be downtown.  Underground Lounge, a very cool music venue , asked to rebook me for May and we are working out some dates there.  I am also talking to venues in Logan Square, Wrigleyville, and Lincoln Square for upcoming shows...

 

Okay:  So Who's stressed out?????  Lot's of folks.  I have noticed a real upsurge in stress and negative energy since the economy soured.  Part of the problem is that most people don't realize life is Supposed to be difficult.  Resisting the inevitable is one source of stress that can be alleviated.

 

Few people realize this but hard work is actually less stressful for most people than boredom is...it also leads to less problematic health behaviors such as compulsive eating, smoking or drinking.  These types of behaviors weaken the body and then lessen one's ability to withstand stress.

 

Exercising regularly, is one of the best ways to conquer stress because it not only strengthens you but it also helps dissipate adrenalin, cortisol and other chemicals that can lead to major health problems like heart disease and diabetes.

 

Restful sleep is key to alleviating stress. Lack of sleep becomes another stressor, making all the other ones worse.  Lack of sleep also makes things much harder for the average person cognitively.  Feeling overwhelmed , compounds difficulties and makes it hard to make good decisions.

 

Having a good sex life helps reduce stress by generating intimacy and blowing off negative energy in a similar but more powerful way than exercise does.

 

Try to reach out to others.  Bottling up feelings only leads to more stess.

 

Don't procrastinate...on some level you know what you need to do and doing it is actually easier...a tip I use is to start the day by doing the thing I least want to do. After that I feel energized, and ready to tackle everything else.

 

Eat good fruits and vegetables, antioxidants in food and supplements help to protect your cells.

 

Spend some time rejuvenating your thoughts with meditation, yoga, visualization, tai chi or qi gong.

It helps to reprogram yourself so you stay positive.

 

Always keep in mind that you can take action to change your life, and most people do not.

 

Develop a spiritual belief system and practice to keep your earthly concerns in check. 

 

Visit the stress aisle of our store for professional supplements and FREE shipping and great prices!

 

Adopt acupuncture, or massage on a regular basis to recharge and rebalance yourself when things are too hard.

 

Taryn DeCicco, ND, CCN, LAc

Apple-A-Day-Clinic.com

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