Stress Reduction

 

"Stress reduction is important for anyone, regardless of gender"

What is Stress?

  You may find yourself frequently worrying about small, inconsequential things. Or you may find yourself feeling jumpy and hyper, or becoming angry if anyone disturbs you. Maybe you can’t concentrate on things as well as you used to, or break out in a sweat with your heart racing for no obvious reason.

 

 







 

Levels of Stress

  At one time or another, everyone experiences some stress. Stress may be a different kind or different levels. The distress has negative effects but eustress has positive effects on humans. Men have significantly less blood flow than women during the physical stress of exercise, and could explain why women tend to have more heart troubles after stressful events.

 

 

 

Managing Stress

  We women can have many roles: spouse, mother, caregiver, friend, and/or worker. With all we have going on in our lives, it seems almost impossible to find ways to de-stress.
If you are a woman, you are most likely not getting enough sleep or enough exercise and this leads to stress. And stress leads adverse health effects.

Tips

1. Eat whole grain carbohydrates which increase serotonin levels naturally. Serotonin enhances mood, and increases ability to cope with stress.
2. Exercise daily, even if only for 10-20 minutes.
3. Avoid sugar which can cause quick bursts of energy then leave you depleted.

Why less sleeps and exercises for women? Because, in spite of any changes in our cultures, women still have the most responsibilities - especially working mothers. And when pinched for time, women usually forget to sleep and exercise.

Positive Attitude

 

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