How High & Low stress foods general Guide Only
To be used only as a general guide, do not be too restrictive in the use of these foods,
A good indicator of how a particular food can affect you is to do a pulse test.
High stress foods can increase the pulse rate 16 or more beats per minute over the pre-meal rate.
Wait for half an hour after your meal before testing your pulse rate.
Just a few of the Low Stress Foods.
Just a few of the High Stress Foods
Fat
Avoid the consumption of foods rich in saturated fats. Fats can cause obesity and may put unnecessary stress on the cardiovascular system. High fat is believed to contribute to breast, colon and prostate cancers.
(Monash edu.) mental health.
Vitamin B complex helps to reduce stress. Ginseng is also very helpful in reducing stress.
Brisk walks, slow jogging, ( even some exercise is better than no exercise at all,) will help to elevate your mood and reduce high stress levels. Massage, meditation, and yes singing and dancing are all wonderful therapies to help reduce the stress levels in your life., why not try it you have nothing to lose except your high stress level.
Some essential oils can also help to reduce high stress levels.
External use only.
Essential oil of: Lavender: (Lavandula Officinalis)
Scent: Floral herbaceous. Properties: Antiseptic, calming, treats headaches, insomnia, depression, aches, wounds, insect bites, reduces stress and tension, is purifying and healing to the skin.
Lavender can help to relax muscles and reduce inflammation.
Essential oil of: Chamomile: (German) Matricaria chamomilla)
Scent: Herbal: Properties: Healing, soothing, relaxing, strengthening.
Chamomile can help to counteract negative attributes of anger, frustration, nervousness, frayed nerves, temper, moodiness, deep emotional stress.
Essential oils of: Clary Sage: (Salvia Sclarea)
Scent: Sweet and Spicy: Properties: Warming, uplifting,relaxing, calming, euphoric, promotes restful sleep, aphrodisiac, relieves stress and tension.
Contains a hormone-like substance similar to estrogen. Useful for menstrual problems, depression and anxiety.
Essential oils of: Geranium: Pelargonium Graveolens)
Scent: Rose like: Properties: Soothing, refreshing, relaxing, antidepressant, astringent, mood uplifting, reduces stress and tension, purifying, lessons pain, encourages communication.
Tones the skin and helps to repel insects.
Essential oil of: Sandalwood: (Santalum Album)
Scent: Woody: Properties: Sedative, decongestant,antiseptic,calming, promotes restful sleep, aphrodisiac, reduces stress and anxiety, skin conditions such as acne and eczema.
Very healing to the skin, is also an effective fixative for other fragrances.
Essential oil of: Orange:(Citrus Sinensis)
Scent: Sweet orange: Properties: Calming, soothing, mood uplifting, reduces stress, improves mental clarity.
Essential oils of: Mandarin: (Citrus Nobilis)
Scent: Sweet Citrus: Properties: Relieves stress and tension, calming, promotes restful sleep, mood uplifting.
14 Useful Expressions For Those High Stress Days
Compliments from John Mark Ministries
1. Well, aren't we just a ray of *!#*!* sunshine?
2. Not the brightest crayon in the box now, are we?
3. Do I look like a *!#*!* people person?
4. This isn't an office. It's Hell with fluorescent lighting.
5. I pretend to work. They pretend to pay me.
6. You! Off my planet!!
7. Practice random acts of intelligence & senseless acts of self-control.
8. I like cats too. Let's exchange recipes.
9. When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you.
10. And your crybaby whiny opinion would be...?
11. I'm not tense, just terribly, terribly alert.
12. Aw, did I step on your poor little bitty ego?
13. How do I set a laser printer to stun?
14. Earth is full, Go home.
Controlling your breathing is an instant stress reducer. Try this: Sit comfortably with your eyes closed. As you breathe in, think to yourself “cool in” then as you breathe out, think “warm out”. (The air is different. Have you noticed this before?) Repeat this several times and relax your body as your exhale. This works in the middle of the night if your mind is racing and you can’t sleep. “Cool in” and “Warm out” becomes your mantra and can exclude the worry thoughts.
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THE HORMONE WARNING:
The Hormone Hostage knows that there are days in the month when all a man
has to do is open his mouth and he takes his life in his own hands! ..This
is a handy guide that should be as common as a driver's licence in the
wallet of every husband, boyfriend, or significant other!
DANGEROUS: What's for dinner?
SAFER: Can I help you with dinner?
SAFEST: Where would you like to go for dinner?
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate
DANGEROUS: Are you wearing that?
SAFER: Wow, you look good in brown.
SAFEST: WOW! Look at you!
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate
DANGEROUS: What are you so worked up about?
SAFER: Could we be overreacting?
SAFEST: Here's my pay cheque
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate
DANGEROUS: Should you be eating that?
SAFER: You know, there are a lot of apples left.
SAFEST: Can I get you a glass of wine with that?
ULTRASAFE: Have some chocolate
DANGEROUS: What did you do all day?
SAFER: I hope you didn't over-do it today.
SAFEST: I've always loved you in that robe!
ULTRASAFE: Have some more chocolate.
Pass this on to all of your hormonal friends and those who might need a good
laugh, or ?. ?..men who need a warning.