Natural Stress Relief

There are so may ways we can relief stress, the most comment stress relief method that we always talk about is exercising, mediating, yoga, getting massage, etc. but there are some natural ways that we can do to eliminate stress from our lives with out putting to much effort.

•       Put some lavender flower in your office this herb has a soothing scent that can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, both of which can help you relax. Put dried lavender in a vase near your bed or slather on moisturizer infused with lavender.

•       Eat strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. The vitamin C in the berries can fight body-damaging free radicals and the dark chocolate may help reduce stress hormones like cortisol.

•       Take a bath Add lavender bath oils or aromatherapy candles

•       Drink one cup of green tea everyday. It is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have powerful effects on the body. This includes improved brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer and many other incredible benefits.

•       Swiss Chard, the magnesium in Swiss chard and other leafy veggies helps balance the body’s stress hormone, cortisol.

•       Fatty fish, the heart- healthy omega-3 fats in fish such as salmon, sardines and tuna manage adrenaline levels to help keep you calm, cool and collected.

•       Peanut butter may indeed contain fat, but 30% of your daily calories should come from healthy fats, for which peanut butter is a great choice. The nutty spread is also a good way to get protein, fiber and vitamin E. The same goes for whole peanuts or nuts such as almonds and walnuts-they’re a great way to get your daily dose of healthy fat.

•       Hot cocoa, a cup of hot cocoa made with low fat or nonfat milk is a wonderful way to satisfy a chocolate craving, get a dose of vitamin D and help meet the recommended daily servings of dairy. The milk also contains hunger-fighting protein, which helps keep people satisfied until the next meal.