How To Deal With Stress, Natural Remedies For Stress Relief

Stress is basically a feeling of loneliness, guilty and unhappiness

. We all experience it in our day to day life. A little bit of stress is necessary because it makes us stronger but too much stress can harm the physical as well as mental ability. Hormonal factors, overload of work, break-up of a relationship or feeling of interiority are some of the reasons of stress.

Here are a few natural remedies to deal with stress:

1) You will feel the effects of restlessness and improper sleep due to stress. Change in dietary habits is quite helpful in dealing with stress. Eat a well balanced diet which includes whole grains, vegetables, fruit, milk and milk products. You will have proper supply of nutrients through a well balanced diet. It will help your body to cope up with the overload.

2) Alcohol and caffeine uses up nutrients from body and tighten the blood vessels which can cause headache. So avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeine to get rid of stress. Use Siberian ginseng instead of caffeine. It fights mental fatigue, depression and anxiety. It toughens the nervous system and increases energy. It reduces irritability and known to be very useful in relieving stress. You can also use lemon balm tea because it reduces mood swings and anxiety. This herb has calming effect which relieves restlessness. Both of these herbs are easily available at leading health food stores.

3) Vitamin A, C, E and Selenium improve the immune system and prevent stress related infections. Include the foods that contain these antioxidants, to your diet. Potatoes are very good source of vitamin C. Ghee, Coconuts, Milk, cooked apples and almonds remove physical stress.

4) Take a cup of warm milk and add some rose essence and its petals to it. Drink it everyday before going to bed. It will help in reducing stress.

5) Aromatherapy promotes health and well being. It relieves pain, tension and fatigue. Take a long and leisurely bath. It will soothe the muscles and you will feel relaxed. Burn aromatherapy candles for further advantage. Chamomile, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Sandalwood, Frankincense and Ylang Ylang are some essential oils that are relaxing and reduce stress.

6) Stress cause headache and body ache. Massage is a great stress reliever. It fights physical symptoms of stress. Massage relaxes the muscles and improves blood circulation. It is good for emotional health as well. Get a good body or head massage to relieve stress. Massage your head with sandalwood or coconut oil for better results.

7) Exercise relieves stress. Do regular exercise for 20- 30 minutes daily to remain fit and healthy. It helps in relaxing body and decreasing anxiety. You can do running, biking, walking, swimming, weight lifting or yoga. Yoga is known to be the oldest and finest way to reduce stress. You can be healthier and creative by doing yoga.

8) Reflexology relaxes the body and reduces stress. It involves locating points on hand and feet and pressing them to relieve stress. These points can be located through a reflex chart or you can take help from reflexologies.

by: Dr. Mital John

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