More
health tips. Today, we would talk on some tips to reduce stress.
Whenever you undergo stress, you release
the stress hormones and these are the bad hormones that lead to hypertension etc. We must actually undergo stress because we cannot avoid it, but
there is a way to handle and relieve ourselves of stress.
There are good hormones in the body that help
counteract the stress hormones, they reduce the effect of the stress hormones;
examples of these hormones are Endorphins and Serotonin. They allow the body
feel calm and relaxed, they relieve tension and help you sleep better.
Stress has effects on you only when your stress
hormones are more than the good hormones
Ways
to release these good hormones:
· By
Laughing: Laughing is one sure way to release these hormones. It is
advisable to do things that make you laugh every day. After the stress of the
day, you can just watch a comedy. There is this comedy a friend introduced me
to “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne”. Oh! My God, this comedy cracks me up each
time I watch it and I do not ever get tired of watching it. I recommend it to
you, you would so laugh to the point tears come down your cheeks.
Sometimes, we stress ourselves throughout the day and come back home to
watch horror movies, tragic movies etc. that will add to the stress hormones
released during the day.
·
What we
eat: Some of the things we eat that release these hormones include
I. Chocolates:
They contain both endorphins and serotonin production, they also prevent
aging. Did not say we should always eat packets of chocolates in one sitting;
and then in the name of releasing good hormones, we release ounces of fat.
II. Fruits:
Take a lot of fruits. One nice combination to release these hormones is banana and groundnut, we from Nigeria
love this combination. Lol.
III. Spicy
Foods: Foods that contain enough spice produce these hormones. Please don’t
go licking curry, Maggi and the rest…
·
Exercise:
Exercises are good in decreasing stress hormones and increasing endorphins.
Besides, a good workout helps one look good, keep fit and keeps the body healthy.
·
Kissing
and Sex: Hmmm!!!! I know many of us would be so happy but this is for
married people only… Lol.
Let’s
start releasing our good hormones and reducing the stress hormones for better
living and longevity.
For further discussion, you can comment or send a mail to ckaycee@gmail.com and I will reply
promptly.
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