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Definition of stress: Stress is a person's physiological response to an outside stimulus that triggers the 'fight-or-flight' reaction. Recent research shows that stress is one of the major causes of all illnesses. Stress Relief News -- with tips, tricks and advices -- is meant to provide stress management information to effectively deal with stress. Stress management involves setting limits and saying 'No' to some demands that others make. Although several stress relief products exist, often simple natural stress relief techniques are enough to improve situation.
Worry less: Reduction of daily tasks can be a fine stress reliever: With our busy lifestyles, time management often helps to control stress. Setting priorities reduces enxiety, becoming more organised reduces clutter, 'to do' list of tasks gives a sense of control and accomplishment.
Positive stress: In its positive aspect, stress can help you focus, perform and reach peak efficiency. Many people do their best work when under pressure. When the challenge has been met, they take the time to relax and enjoy their achievements - this allows them to build up the physical and emotional reserves to meet the next challenge.
It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.
- Hans Selye
Stress: we all have some stress in our lives, some of us have more, some of us have less stress. But if stress is allowed to overtake our lives then serious implications can result.
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10 reasons exercise helps reduce and manage stress newsreview.com :: 2009-04-01
(1) Exercise pumps up endorphins (feel-good hormones) and decreases stress hormones, like cortisol. --- (5) Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain. That increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose in the brain. --- (7) Exercise can help you sleep. Stress impacts negatively the ability to sleep, which can add further stress about the lack of sleep. --- (10) Exercise can make you feel better about yourself: Better looking, better feeling, better mood, better health.
Study: Multitasking and interruptions increase stress at work boston.com :: 2009-04-01
How to decrease stress? Cut down on multitasking. Scientists say multitasking generates stress, while stress in turn damages multitasking. Workers who are juggling interruptions are a lot more stressed and frustrated. Stressed people have a hard time shifting their focus from one task to another, according to a neuroimaging study led by Conor Liston. "You're still responding as if you were doing task A, even though you know you're supposed to be doing task B."
10 tips to help you defeat stress modbee.com :: 2009-01-17
(1) Before you let something get to you, ask yourself, "Will it really make much of a difference 5 years from now?" --- (5) Close your eyes and then say the following phrases: "My arms are heavy and relaxed." (As you say this, relax arms and shoulders as much as possible.) "My legs are heavy and relaxed." (As you say this, relax leg muscles as much as possible.) "My mind is calm and quiet." --- (10) Not having enough time to get meet satisfy your personal needs. Take 20-30 minutes out of each day to do whatever you want, including nothing at all. Pampering yourself can be a stress-buster and a stress buffer.
Foods that help you de-stress indiatimes.com :: 2008-12-13
Bananas are rich in potassium and carbohydrates. Carbs have relax the body as they produce serotonin which creates a sense of calm. Potassium deficiencies are linked with breathlessness, fatigue, insomnia and low-blood sugar which are often triggered by stress. --- Apples contains phosphorous and iron and helps reduce oxidative stress. This, in turn, helps cell-regeneration which is known to be affected in times of stress. --- Back in 1800s chamomile was used to calm hysteria. Today it is used to ease anxiety. It also has anti-spasmodic properties and can help relieve cramps and digestive problems linked with nervous disorders.
15 tried-and-true tips to stress-free holiday travel msnbc.msn.com :: 2008-12-13
(1) Get some sleep: It's tempting to stay up late packing before a trip. But sleep-deprived travelers are cranky travelers. And cranky travelers tend to find everything about travel annoying. (9) Know how to pack: You may be asked to unwrap gifts in carry-on bag, so carry presents and paper separately. (11) Bring a survival kit: Stock it with earplugs and an eyeshade, healthy snacks, a charged phone and a backup calling card, entertainment (books, music player, etc.) and extra cash. (13) Be prepared for problems: Load your phone with trip information and the phone numbers of airline, hotel, car rental agency, and ride home. Back it up all up on paper.
Top tip to reduce stress: Get organized and stress less sheknows.com :: 2008-10-18
When you are carrying around all the things you need to remember, short-term memory is maxed out, which increases stress and anxiety levels because you don't have mental reserve to think about more enjoyable things. Procrastination can sap your energy, because you know you need to get certain things done, and the time you waste thinking about it steals away time you could be doing those things. --- (1) Make decisions faster. (2) Use a pad of paper that "captures" thoughts when you have them, so you can keep track of crucial items. (3) Though you may not like labeling (giving items an official place in the home), it's a good means of communication.
Simple activities can cut down stress levels mycentraljersey.com :: 2008-10-18
Slow down and take a deep breath: We usually take in just 25% of our natural breath's capacity when we hurry. This causes tension in the body. Slowing down allows your breath to become full. This simple act step-ups your immune system, calms the nervous system and normalizes blood pressure. --- Think positive: What you think affects level of stress, as a negative thought produces tension, which is proved in neuroscience. --- Drink enough water: Water is needed for every process in body to work efficiently. Symptoms of mild dehydration include pains in joints and muscles, headaches and fatigue. Do not wait for body to be thirsty. By then, you are well into dehydration.
Reducing stress can come from massage to dog-walking pntonline.com :: 2008-09-16
Store manager Randy Gant uses humor to keep stress at bay for himself and his employees. He says that in order to keep stress levels low, you've got to laugh. "We kid around a little bit to keep it light. It helps you be buoyant and not to let the stress chew you up." --- Dr. James Sawyer explains that many people deal with stress in the incorrect way: "Some people smoke or overeat. It's not really helping." But dealing with stress doesn't have to be complicated: Just being around pets or being out walking your dog will help cut down stress.
Stress and anxiety worsen response to allergens ajc.com :: 2008-09-16
Even a little stress and anxiety can worsen and extend a person's reaction to common allergens - the 5th-most-common chronic disease in the US. "A huge number of people suffer from allergies and, while hay fever is generally not life-threatening, allergy sufferers often also have asthma, which can be deadly," said Jan Kiecolt-Glaser. "People who were highly anxious had wheals that were twice as big after they were stressed compared to their response when they were not stressed. Moreover, these same people were 4 times more likely to have a stronger reaction to the skin test one day later after the stress."
Need a stress buster - Chew gum to reduce stress and anxiety healthjockey.com :: 2008-09-16
Chewing gum has been associated to a number of benefits from weight loss, dental hygiene to concentration enhancer. And now chewing gum has been proved to reduce stress and anxiety. A research by professor Andrew Scholey says that chewing gum may act as a stress buster in addition to relieving anxiety and boosting alertness. Gum chewers had a 17% reduction in anxiety during mild stress (against non-gum chewers). The study also showed almost 10% reductions in moderate stress among gum chewers.