Diet Tips to Remove Stress and Reduce Pain
Posted by Gypsy in Supplements & Vitamins on 12 22nd, 2009 | no responses
Are you feeling down and sluggish all day? Then you need some motivation! Well, to get your hype back isn’t always easy, but you can actually find a shortcut towards getting back your energy by means of fixing your diet. Below are some quick tips:
- Drink and smell the juicy pulp! Drinking a glass of fresh fruit juice or smelling its aroma can make a big change in your aura. Citrus fruits such as oranges and lemons can get you back on track even while in the midst of a stressful day. This is because their scent and taste activate the hippocampus, which in turn wakes up your senses. You then feel the drive to live and enjoy life again!
- Practice aromatherapy. Just like drinking fresh citrus juice, it is also helpful that you engage in aromatherapy regardless of you being stressed or not. Lemon scent is known to be an effective antidepressant and as well lowers your blood pressure, making you immune to stress and not get affected by it.
- Alter your diet. Sometimes you lose strength and energy because you are getting tired of doing the same things everyday, and that includes your diet. Try changing your meal plan every other day, so that you senses would look forward to consuming something new.
- Avoid heavy dairy and sweets. There are certain foods which, due to their effect on your body’s digestion process, get you depressed, tired and lonely. These include yogurt, sour cream, cocoa, white bread and processed meat.
- Lastly, drink plenty of fluids! These include water, tea, and decaf coffee. They keep you hydrated and relaxed all day. You can also munch on foods which are high in magnesium such as sweet potatoes, millet, artichoke hearts, brown rice and whole grains. Foods with omega-3 fatty acids meanwhile keep your heart functioning well and not be bothered by the surrounding stress.
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