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How to get rid of stress naturally: 10 tips

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Every human being experiences stress at some or the other point of

time in life. Thanks to our tiring jobs, faulty eating habits,

pollution and most of all our lethargy, which add to the cause of

stress. Everyone reacts to stress differently. Some may cope up with

it and some may not. Studies have proved that an increase in stress

hormones might speed up cognitive decline in people as you age.

When you feel stress, your body secretes hormones called adrenaline

and cortisone which lead to an increase in blood pressure, high blood

sugar levels and in the worst case may lead to major organ damage. So,

it is important to fight against stress before it bogs you down.

Here's a list of some of the most effective natural stress reducers:

Music therapy: How about a prescription for ear soothing music to

fight and overcome stress and diseases? Sounds great isn't it? Whether

you accept it or not, music affects our daily life, as every human

being responds to it. An amalgamation of psychology and counselling,

music can act as a healing therapy to cure several conditions like

depression, personality issues, autism, cancer etc.

Outdoor walking: Walking is an inexpensive, low-risk and easiest

accessible form of exercise. It significantly contributes to enhanced

mental health and well-being.

Meditation: Meditation is certainly the best way to keep stress at

bay. As per studies, daily 25 minutes of focused meditation

drastically affects people`s ability to be resilient under stress.

Massage: If you are a massage lover, here is one more reason for you

to indulge in it more often as massage improves vascular function and

helps in reducing stress. Essential oils, known as relaxants, help to

soothe your mind and eliminate anxiety.

Sleep well: Most of us do not care about our sleeping schedule or do

not get adequate sleep. A good amount of sleep of say 7-8 hours is a

must to relax your mind and reduce stress levels. Also, improper sleep

can lead to puffy eyes, muscular cramps and also reduces immunity. So

sleep your way to good health and enjoy stress free life.

Exercise: Studies have proved that daily physical exercises help

protect brain from stress-induced depression. One should ensure

physical activity like walking, jogging, playing games like tennis or

football on a daily basis for at least 30 minutes as it rejuvenates

one's mind and senses.

Eating healthy: Eating well plays an important role in maintaining

good health. It is advised to eat blueberries, salmon and almonds

which help in combating stress. Drinking a cup of green tea or masala

tea also rejuvenates your senses and reduces stress levels.

No social networking, cellphones please: Thanks to our hectic

schedules that we are most of time busy either working, and after

work, chit-chatting and knowing what interesting is happening in

others life. A good way to deal with stress is to disconnect yourself

for a while. Give time to yourself, feel the fresh air and notice the

difference.

Positive thinking: Yes, you heard it right. Positive thinking plays a

major role in combating stress. It may be a little difficult to think

positive in a stressful situation, but believe it or not giving

positive messages to your mind helps ease anxiety and helps you remain

calm and happy.

Laugh out loud and smile: No, I am not kidding. Laughter is the best

medicine is an age-old saying and holds true in this age too. Whenever

you face a situation when you are extremely stressed, try laughing or

if not at least smile as it releases endorphins which decrease stress

level in body. Being happy is the ultimate mantra to beat stress.

Credit: Shruti Saxena of Zee Media

Kofi Oppong Kyekyeku

I am a Ghanaian Broadcast Journalist/Writer who has an interest in General News, Sports, Entertainment, Health, Lifestyle and many more.

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