{"id":530,"date":"2021-10-28T09:11:04","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T09:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefatlossninja.com\/?p=530"},"modified":"2021-10-28T09:11:04","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T09:11:04","slug":"healthy-ways-to-reduce-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefatlossninja.com\/healthy-ways-to-reduce-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Ways To Reduce Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"
Stress, by definition, is the way your body responds to challenges and demands. Stress can be positive, such as when you get married or receive a job promotion. It can also be negative, such as when your job becomes too demanding, or a loved one dies.<\/p>\n
The body responds to stress by elevating your heart rate and increasing blood pressure. If you face too much negative stress, your body stays in fight-or-flight mode, which is unhealthy. Reducing negative pressure is vital for good health. Here are ways you can bring down stress levels.<\/p>\n
Exercise Regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n Exercise releases endorphins, the natural substances in your body that cause feelings of well-being. Some good choices for stress-relieving exercise include walking outdoors, practicing Tai Chi and lifting weights.<\/p>\n Try Holistic Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n Many natural methods can help you combat stress. Meditation is an excellent way to slow down your heart rate and increase mindfulness. It is free, and you can practice it almost anywhere. Other holistic methods include yoga, massage,\u00a0kinesiology therapy Warwick RI<\/a>\u00a0and aromatherapy.<\/p>\n Reduce Caffeine<\/strong><\/p>\n Some use caffeine to cope with sleep loss, and in small amounts, caffeine is OK. However, too much of it can exacerbate stress symptoms. Limit your caffeine intake, and don’t drink any past 3 p.m. so that it won’t affect your sleep.<\/p>\n