Stress and health

What is stress 

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline.

Early signs of stress 

• Headaches,
• muscle tension,
• neck or back pain  
• Upset stomach
• Dry mouth 
• Chest pain 
• rapid heartbeat 
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Fatigue 
• Loss of appetite or overeating “comfort foods”
• Increased frequency of colds 
• Lack of concentration or focus 
• Memory problems or forgetfulness 
• Irritability
• Short temper
• Anxiety

  

Stress management 

You can take steps to prevent stress in your life

• Set realistic goals and limits for yourself.
• Put things into perspective and try not to get upset about insignificant or relatively unimportant matters.
• Take stress-management, time-management, or anger-management classes.
• Find activities that you enjoy and set aside time to participate in them on a regular basis.
• Participate in regular physical exercise.
• Consume a healthy diet.
• Avoid or reducing alcohol and caffeine intake.
• Maintain a positive outlook.
• Set goals and break them into easily achievable tasks.
• Reward yourself for the good things that you do each day.

Natural remedies for stress management 

1. Kava root

According to research, Kava may be one of the most effective 

herbal supplements for stress and anxiety. 

Take kava as a concentrated extract in capsule or tablet form or hold back your taste buds and attempt the liquid form.

2. Lemon balm

Research has shown that lemon balm has positive effects on relieving stress, anxiety and other mood disorders. 

Drink lemon balm in tea form, it will give you the feeling of calmness in just minutes.

3. Valerian

Valerian herbs have been used throughout the world to help treat 

anxiety and insomnia.
Drink Valerian Root tea or purchase the supplement as a capsule or 

pill.



4. Lavender 

The smell of lavender can promote quick stress and anxiety relief.
Mix about 5 drops of lavender oil in your bath or diffuse a few 

drops of it into the air when you are feeling stressed out.

5. Chamomile 

The health benefits of chamomile are endless.

The most popular way to consume chamomile is in tea form.






6. Exercise

30 minutes of exercise a day can have huge effects on your mental health.

 Next time you feel stressed, hop on a cardio machine for 30 minutes

, when your workout is complete you will feel calm and at ease.

7. Chew a gum

For a super easy and quick stress reliever, try chewing a stick of
gum.

Chewing gum causes brain waves similar to those of relaxedpeople. 

Chewing gum promotes blood flow to your brain.

8. Spend Time With Friends and Family

Social support from friends and family can help you get through stressful times.

9. Learn to say no

 Not all stressors are within your control, but some are.
Being selective about what you take on — and saying no to things that will unnecessarily add to your load — can reduce your stress levels.




10. Take a yoga class 

Yoga can enhance mood and may even be as effective as antidepressant drugs at treating depression and anxiety.