Natural Stress Remedies
by A.Roddy
Statistics show ninety per cent of doctor
visits pertain to symptoms of stress. The body can handle some stress.
However, too much stress has negative effects on the body causing
headaches, high blood pressure and other health problems. Taking
prescription drugs for stress can have serious side effects and can be
addictive. There are many natural stress remedies available without all
the harmful side effects.
One of the most effective natural stress
remedies is getting enough sleep. People sleep less these days then
ever before struggling to balance family and work. Getting enough rest
is important for the body to function properly. Lack of sleep can
affect the body physically and mentally. Eight hours is the recommended
amount of sleep but it varies in individuals. Try drinking a glass of
warm milk; take a relaxing bath, or eating foods with tryptophan, a
sleep inducing chemical found in turkey.
Exercise is an effective method for
combating stress symptoms. Even small amounts of exercise are
beneficial in reducing cumulative stress. Park further away from the
store entrance or take stairs instead of elevators. Schedule ten-minute
walks and increase your time each week. Exercising early in the day
will help you sleep better at night. Consult a doctor before starting
any exercise program if you have certain health conditions.
Herbs are wonderful natural stress remedies
with little or no side effects. Herbs are becoming a popular
alternative for standard medicine and they do not cause addictions. It
may take two or three weeks before any results are noticed. Consult an
herbalist or doctor before trying herbal remedies as some herbs do not
mix well with some medications Aromatherapy is an ancient technique
that uses essential oils to give off relaxing scents. The fragrant oils
are massaged into the forehead to reduce tension. Some typical oils
used in aromatherapy are, jasmine, ylang-ylang, lavender, and geranium.
Other natural stress remedies include
cutting back caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Too much caffeine and
nicotine can cause insomnia so try to reduce the intake. Alcohol only
makes stress worse contrary to popular belief so try to cut back on
alcoholic beverages. If these natural stress remedies are not
effective, see a doctor.
About the Author
A.Roddy is the owner of the website http://live-healthy-lifestyle.com.
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