A Simple Guide to Fight Stress
Jonathon Hardcastle
Everyone has suffered from stress at least once. If you remember your
palms becoming sweaty before an interview, experiencing headaches when
thinking of your last work problem, or having stomach disorders because
your test exams are approaching, these can be categorized as instances
of stress related to physical malfunctions that have caused you to
loose sleep and reduced your performance levels.
Regardless of the age group one belongs, stress is considered today to
have an extremely dramatic impact on the human immune system. That is
because stressful situations that have and extensive duration affect
the hormones of the human body, which in turn direct affect the human
immune system. Cases of chronic constipation, migraines, acne
breakouts, upper respiration infections, colds, ulcers, and even more
serious health problems like diabetes, heart diseases, and certain
types of cancers, can be linked, according to scientists, to prolonged
periods of stress.
But do not get despaired. Although stress cannot be eliminated, social
scientists, psychologists, and doctors, agree that stress can be
controlled and people that are able to give themselves another chance
can live healthier lives.
Exercise: Known for its tension relieving outcomes, a steady exercise
problem can help people reduce their stress levels. A calm evening walk
or a more dynamic type of exercise, like an aerobic class, can help a
stressed individual get rid of the tension and the anxiety that are
caused by stress.
Sleep: Give your body and mind the opportunity to rejuvenate naturally
during sleep. Although people under stress experience difficulties in
sleeping the appropriate hours needed, experts support that sticking
with a steady sleeping plan and going to bed every night around the
same time, avoiding heavy food or caffeine drinks, can help a person
fall asleep and lower his stress levels.
Breath: Learn how to breathe properly and practice it frequently. Deep
breathing exercises can help the brain and body reconsider the
parameters of a stressful situation and readjust to the experience.
Inhale air from the nose and exhale it from the mouth after holding it
for five seconds. In the meantime clear your mind and concentrate on a
pleasant thought.
Avoid: Try to avoid consuming caffeine substances and never take it out
on yourself. Caffeine can prolong the stress period and since it is a
stimulator you can experience problems in sleeping or breathing.
Moreover, by blaming yourself and your luck you are not concentrating
on solving an issue but rather on prolonging the distress and the
anxiety you feel.
Don't panic: Although it is common to let your feelings go wild when
upset, try to focus on what you feel and act as if that was your main
problem so as to solve it. Listening to music, breathing properly,
writing a journal, exercising, going out, or doing whatever you think
is appropriate can put you in a better mood.
Talk: People surrounding you are not indifferent to your problems. Stop
treating them as if they were. Speak about what worries you and ask for
their help. Even the fact that someone will listen and offer another
perspective can be enough for you to see another ankle of the issue and
work towards its solution.
Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for
http://healthinformationsource.net/
- In addition, Jonathon also writes articles for http://forahealthyman.com/
and http://foodandourlives.com/
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