Stress Management Tips

For Week 2 of my 4 Week Yoga and Wellness Series at Lululemon Athletica Oakville we discussed Stress Management.  Whether you have chronic stress (constant) or acute stress (occasionally) these tips will be extremely helpful in dealing with stress so you can feel like your happy self again.  Also, by keeping stress levels low and in check you will be healthier, have increased energy and productivity, sleep better, and increase your sex drive!

Signs of stress include headaches, insomnia, digestion issues, skin conditions, irritablity, low sex drive, lack of focus, depression, over eating/under eating and more!  Keep reading to find out how you can kick stress to the curb and help yourself cope…

Magnesium:

~aka “Chill Pill”

~Food {green veggies, nuts, seeds}

~Supplements {Magnesium buffered with Calcium, Rescue Remedy, Natural Calm, Epsom Salts}

Vitamin B:

Repair and restore the adrenal and thyroid glands

~Food {legumes, leafy green veggies, eggs, meat, fish, whole grains}

~Supplement

Vitamin C:

Fights the free radicals caused by stress that cause aging and it also nourishes your adrenals.

~Food {dark leafy greens, citrus fruits, dark berries}

~Supplement

Rhodiola:

~an adaptogenic herb with no contraindications

Zinc:

Levels are drained during stressful times and a lack can promote anxiety

~Food {nuts, seeds, especially pumpkin seeds}

Omega 3s:

Boost mood and brain function and aid in dealing with anxiety and depression

~Food {nuts, seeds, avocados, olives, oily fish, EVOO}

~Supplement {Fish Oil, Cod Liver Oil}

HERBS:

~lavender, chamomile, passion flower, white tea, passion flower

LIFESTYLE:

~Sleep 7-8 hours and catnap (under 30) as often as you can

~Sex and cuddling to lower cortisol and increase feel good endorphins (seratonin and oxytocin)

~Yoga and exercise

~Meditation

~Spending time in Nature

~Spending time with friends

~Avoid caffeine, sugar, alcohol

~Self-love affirmations

We discussed in detail all of the points above…if you would like to hear more or would like a consultation please contact me.