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Causes of Stress
The various factors responsible for the stress are:
1. Hormonal factors
2. Chronic disease
3. Overload of work
4. Feeling of inferiority
Stress symptoms
Body, brain and nervous system react actively
The body and the mind react to any stress factor. A large number of physical changes take place when a person is under stress. The brain and nervous system become intensely active; the pupils of the eye dilate; digestion slows down; muscles become tense; the heart starts pumping blood harder and faster; blood pressure increases; breathing becomes faster; hormones such as adrenaline are released into the system along with glucose from the liver; and sweating starts. All these changes like place in split second under the direction of the nervous system. If the stress factors are removed immediately, no harm accrues and all the changes are reversible
Poor sleep, frustration, increase in alcoholic intake etc
Stress in its earlier and reversible stage leads to poor sleep, bad temper, continual grumbling, domestic conflict, repealed minor sickness, accident proneness, a feeling of frustration, and increase in alcoholic intake
Diet for Stress
Lifestyle change, optimum diet, regular exercise and rest
In dealing with stress, the lifestyle of the patient needs a complete overhaul. He should be placed on an optimum diet, and be encouraged to take regular exercise and adequate rest. If this is done, many diseases caused by stress can be eliminated. Diet plays an important role in the prevention and healing of stress induced diseases.
Food to be avoided during stress
Certain foods associated with stress and anxiety should be scrupulously avoided. These foods are caffeine in coffee and many soft drinks, salt, sugar, cigarettes, and alcohol
Home Remedies for Stress
Natural Home Remedies for Stress
Following are some of the effective home remedies for stress:
1. Drink a hot cup of milk mixed with honey and cinnamon or nutmeg. It will help calm you down.
2. Prepare a tea by pouring a cup of boiling water over one teaspoon of dried sage leaves. The water should be covered and infused for several minutes. It should then be strained and sweetened, with honey, if desired.
3. Take yoghurt, blackstrap molasses, seeds, and sprouts to reduce stress.
4. Drink tea made form Sage. Boil 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves in a cup of water. Boild for a few minutes. Strain and drink. This alleviates all stress conditions.
5. Eat foods rich in vitamins A and B complex and thos erich in calcium, potassium and magnesium. These foods are belived to release stress and act as anti-irritants.
6. Excercise and meditate regularly.These two forms of physical and mental activites help reduce stress and lets you maintain a postive and cheerful attitude.
7. Talk to your doctor if the problems persist for a long time.Taking anti-depressants as prescribed by your doctor could go a long way in keeping you cheerful and stress free.
Stress and Anxiety Treatment and Natural stress Relief
By: Dr.Steve Buchar
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