How To Reduce Your Stress Like The Pros Do

Title:
How To Reduce Your Stress Like The Pros Do.

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517

Summary:
Stress is a huge problem especially for people in western societies. There are three types of stressors:

- Physical
- Psychological
- Environmental or Social.
The first group of stressors affect physically, for example : hunger ,hot and cold, illness, pain and injury, viruses, lack of sleep.

The Psychological affects your mind. Examples are : loneliness, fear, death of a relative or friend, threats to security, rejection, depression.

The Social occurs on your e...


Keywords:
stress,stress management,reduce stress


Article Body:
Stress is a huge problem especially for people in western societies. There are three types of stressors:

- Physical
- Psychological
- Environmental or Social.
The first group of stressors affect physically, for example : hunger ,hot and cold, illness, pain and injury, viruses, lack of sleep.

The Psychological affects your mind. Examples are : loneliness, fear, death of a relative or friend, threats to security, rejection, depression.

The Social occurs on your environment and they are such as: unpleasant work, extreme weather, economic depression, family environment and friends.

The Job stress is the most important that dominates our lives. It’s high unlikely to find someone without stress.
Some of the symptoms of stress are :

Tension, anxiety and confusion.
Withdrawal and depression.
Feelings of isolation and alienation.
Boredom and job dissatisfaction.
Low self-esteem.

So how you can reduce your stress?
One factor which is diminished is the nutrition. Most of us eat junk food, like fast food , snacks , refreshments which contain a lot of sugar e.t.c. That kind of food will cause illness sooner or later and there is no way you can reduce your stress.

Another factor is smoking especially when is compined with caffeine. These two triggers the stress response.

Medical research has proved that during the stress situations particular vitamins are needed to maintain proper functioning nervous and endocrine systems.

Deficiencies of vitamins B-1, B-5 and B-6, can lead to anxiety reactions, depression, insomnia, and cardiovascular weaknesses, while vitamins B-2 and niacin deficiencies have been known to cause stomach irritability and muscular weakness. Their depletion lowers your tolerance to, and ability to cope with stressors.

One widely popular theory is that the body's need for vitamin C increases when under stress.

The reasons are two:
Vitamin C is stored in the adrenal gland. After the gland releases adrenal hormones as part of the stress response, the supply needs to be replenished. The production of adrenal hormones is accelerated by vitamin C.

Vitamin C is also needed for the synthesis of the thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone production regulates the body's metabolism. Thus, when the metabolic rate increases under stress, so does the need for vitamin C.

Where do you find these vitamins, particularly B and C?
The B vitamins are amply supplied in protein rich foods.
Vitamin C is found in : citrus fruits, broccoli ,strawberries, tomatoes, green peppers

You may want to give special attention to foods that provide those vitamins affected by stress, but not to the extent that you neglect other important nutrients.

Relaxation is the best tool you could use in order to reduce stress. You can achive relaxation by following the techniques below:

- meditation
- yoga
- hypnosis
- deep breathing
- Progressive relaxation

Relaxation essentially means paying attention to something calming. For example, you can concentrate on your breath and your body. Your aim is to calm your mind and lower your metabolism.

Stress management is a lifelong process. With a successful stress management program, you'll note positive changes:

-In your own health and well-being .
-In your relations with family, friends and coworkers .
-In your performance your energy your concentration your ability to cope your efficiency

BONUS : Title:
How to Shoot Down Stress and Defeat Fatigue

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538

Summary:
This article is about a common health complaint among many

Americans, but also one of the hardest terms to define and a

symptom of many different conditions. This article will also give

out information on the many causes and symptoms of fatigue.


Keywords:
stress


Article Body:
Feeling tired all the time? Feel like sleeping after your lunch

break? Ever experienced that there are days that you're energy is

so low? Probably you are overworked or always under stress? You

may be experiencing fatigue.
Fatigue is a common health complaint. Around 20% of Americans

experienced excessive fatigue that is enough to interfere with

their normal life. However, one of the hardest terms to define and

a symptom of many different conditions. Fatigue, also known as

weariness, tiredness, lethargy, exhaustion is generally defined as

a feeling of lack of energy and motivation. It is not the same as

drowsiness, but the desire to sleep may accompany fatigue.
Fatigue is a symptom, rather than a specific disease or disorder.

People who are fatigued feel tired all the time in both body and

mind. A person suffering from fatigue has slowed reflexes and

reduced interest in engaging in daily functions. Excessive fatigue

is also a known risk factor for workplace and car accidents.
Fatigue can trigger from a variety of causes such as undiagnosed

medical conditions, unhealthy lifestyle choices, workplace issues,

emotional concerns and stress. It can also be caused by a number

of factors working in combination.
Many diseases and disorders can trigger fatigue, including flu,

anemia, sleep disorders, tuberculosis, hepatitis, chronic pain,

heart and lung problems. Malnutrition, obesity and vitamin

deficiency can also rouse fatigue.
Excessive workload, the lack and too much of exercise can also

make a person worn out and experience fatigue. Common lifestyle

choices such as too much sleep, alcohol, drugs, sleep

disturbances, and poor diet are also factors. Individual

circumstances such as events that impact a person can also cause

fatigue. These may include personal illness or injury, illnesses

or injuries in the family, unhealthy personal relationships, too

many commitments or financial problems.

Decrease in blood pressure could also mean a slowdown in the

amount of work the heart is doing, which can lead to a feeling of

fatigue. Sometimes, the drug works not only on the heart, but also

on the central nervous system. Muscle relaxants work to decrease

the contraction of muscles. This relaxation can lead to total body

relaxation, which may cause an individual to feel fatigued.
To battle fatigue, take out some of the stress of the day. Take a

midday stroll or get up 15 minutes earlier to give yourself more

time to start your day. Whether you walk, do gardening or take a

swim --- or do anything that gets you moving, you'll likely notice

you have more stamina. Try to include at least 30 minutes of

moderate physical activity. While 30 minutes is the minimum

recommendation, you may need up to an hour of moderate activity

daily to maintain fitness and a healthy weight. Set priorities and

learn to say no. Put aside a time each day to do something you

enjoy.
Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical

exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. However, it

can also be a non-specific sign of a more serious psychological or

physical disorder. If fatigue is not relieved by enough sleep,

good nutrition, or low-stress environment, an evaluation by a

doctor is advised. Because fatigue is a common complaint,

sometimes a potentially serious cause may be overlooked.