May 18, 2011 | In: business, Mind and Body, Natural medicine, Toronto
Stressed? What You Need To Know!
Everyone is or at least has had stress throughout their lives and it can really play a negative roll throughout our daily lives. While stress is known as a natural survival mechanism that is technically their to protect us, clinically speaking, whenever you feel stressed your brain is actually coordinating a specific and graded whole body response. With that said stress can cause anything from tension, headaches, exhaustion, irritability and increase your heart rate. There are of course multiple options to help you deal with stress day by day, but most importantly, there are many ways to get rid of that stress naturally.
Eating healthy is a great way to reduce your stress and simple things too like eating breakfast, having regular water intake – are all things that can help you feel better quickly. Things that can actually increase our stress levels are junk food, alcohol and caffeine and are usually what most people turn to when they are under stress. If you follow healthy recipes, eat foods that are good for you it will have a very positive affect on your mood. If you are having a hard time deciding on what foods you should be consuming there are plenty of magazines, books, tutorials or even a Toronto naturopathic doctor that would be happy to help you get on the right track to be stress free. You may even be surprised that certain vitamins and nutrients are all effective in combating your stress levels. Take for example, Vitamin C specifically reduces your stress hormones, Magnesium will help decrease headaches and exhaustion and Vitamin E will help keep your immune system strong. Now if you find yourself having difficulties getting some of these nutrients in your daily diet, you can always consider taking supplements to get the exact amount you need.
Colour can also influence your mood and can affect your emotions very differently. For example, the colour yellow evokes the feeling of happiness – so if you are one of multiple people that feel happier on a sunny day, you might understand this. Now black tends to evoke the feeling of sadness or depression – if you notice high levels of stress you might want to consider changing the colours around you or even the clothes you are wearing. Redecorate your office space, home or car with light greens, pinks or yellows.
Herbs may help you reduce your levels of stress also. Many people find that herbal remedies are very soothing – so make sure you get plenty of sleep, provide yourself with new and exciting experiences. Consider a new hobby, learning a new type of trade or begin a fitness program. Exercise is another great way to boost your mood and leaving you feeling great overall.
The most important thing you can do for yourself is to maintain your own well-being because well simply you are the most important person in your life. If your life is not exactly in order, physically and emotionally, you really cannot help others with their needs. Try to have a relaxed attitude and maintain a positive outlook on life – You will begin to feel much better and others will actually start to notice the changes in you almost immediately.