Stress relief should always start with a conscious effort to eliminate or reduce stress. For example, if your work is very stressful, and that is bad for you, the best we can do is actively seeking a job less stressful. In addition, there are things like meditation and exercise to help relieve stress and increase relaxation response. However, recently there have been several studies to incorporate more positive changes in diet, vitamin regimen, and other alternative methods to relieve stress integral. I will summarize some of the research here.
Food, vitamins, and stress
There are so many schools of thought on how to get your vitamins. Of course, the best way is all natural foods. Foods found to have an impact on stress are:
Asparagus, meat, milk, cottage cheese / fruit, almonds, blueberries, tuna, cereal / crispy rice cereal
These foods are rich in vitamin B and folic acid, which has proven to ease stress and balance your mood. Vitamins C and E are also known to help fight free radicals created by stress, which is known to help cause cancer and other diseases.If you can not get these Whole Foods, or like me, you hate some things, such as ricotta and asparagus, you can get these supplements. The study of good companies (of which we have selected on this page) to complete your offer. All the research seems to indicate a good vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin E to help with stress. They are also known to help fight infections, inner life, which leads to type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.
Herbal supplements for stress, depression and anxiety
Even if the FDA refuses to evaluate the effectiveness of the herbs in the treatment of diseases and other health-related applications, are the European institutions, which do not. Livestrong.com great article covering part of effective treatments for the treatment of stress-related disorders such as anxiety and depression.
Some noted in the article are:
Passion flower, passion flower is approved for the treatment of nervousness and insomnia recommended dosages
St. John's Wort is commonly used to treat depression and anxiety, but should not be used in combination with other antidepressants without consulting your doctor
Rescue Remedy is a well known agent made from extracts of flowers, which is recommended to relieve the nerves. I can personally attest to that. It is effective. A few drops in your tea or water, and you can feel relax.
Solutions Aromatherapy for Stress
Aromatherapy has proven to calm the brain waves according to the essences or fragrances used. You may be having a very stressful day, and a little lavender oil on your wrist, keeping your nose in a few short deep breaths can instantly calm. Other species associated with stress relief are: (! No wonder I like Earl Grey tea) bergamot, marjoram, sandalwood, lemon and chamomile. I think in connection with the lemon, you can also use oil of orange or grapefruit. I was put on a wrist of lavender and grapefruit, the other around the middle of the day can help fight against the exhaustion of a stressful afternoon. A scent of lavender helps you relax, and then grapefruit or other citrus oil gives you the pick-me-up feeling to endure. Do not underestimate the power of your senses to help you relieve your stress. Always buy the best oils you can afford. I found Whole Foods, many of them and they have testers available for you to smell.
That's how I met my love of lavender and grapefruit oil.
Stress Relief Big Picture Approach
If you are truly dedicated to relieving stress, improving your life and live longer without the stress related diseases (heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure), it is necessary to adopt a big picture. Begin suggested to try to remove stressors, and then slowly integrated into everyday practices such as meditation, yoga, tai chi, and take the diet or vitamin therapy, which will support your efforts internally. Finally, be surrounded by beauty ... aromatherapy scents in the form of relaxing, and places such as the construction of a beautiful close to you, or works of art within the site (even at work). All these activities combine to make you feel more relaxed, less stressed, and hopefully healthier.
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