- Health advice
- Sep 04, 2015
Stress is a word on everyone’s lips these days.
Short-term stress is a necessary protective mechanism of your body, however living in the modern world can expose you to different stressors on a daily basis.
Over time this can become a problem if you’re not dealing with these stressors effectively.
Long term stress can negatively affect the way you function day to day.
Symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety, constant worry, poor digestion and lack of sleep can be a real problem.
A healthy diet and lifestyle
These are essential if you want to reduce the effects of stress. Here are some suggestions:15 ways to reduce stress
- Include plenty of good quality protein and fats in your diet, especially omega 3 fats
- Have plenty of vegetables daily
- Eat foods rich in magnesium
- Drink plenty of water
- Avoid sugar and processed foods
- Laugh out loud
- Connect with others
- Sleep more
- Learn to say no
- Ask for help/delegate tasks
- Turn off the news
- Slow down
- Be grateful
- Practice mindful meditation
- Spend time outdoors
Traditional herbs can help provide natural relief
Many traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal medicines such Holy Basil, Withania and Magnolia are used for their potent adaptogenic (anti-stress, rejuvenating) actions. These can be very helpful when you’re experiencing stress and worry. The Ayurvedic herb Holy Basil also known as Tulsi has shown to be very beneficial in the management of symptoms of stress such as:- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbance
- Inability to focus
- Forgetfulness