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Ways To Reduce Stress Naturally: Anti-Aging Tips

Do you know that stress is one of the most serious health concerns nowadays?

It is known as the “silent Killer.” Physical, mental, and emotional stress causes us to age prematurely. It makes us really look older than we look.

Everyone has to deal with stress, whether it is stress from family, work, or from any other outside source. The problem is, when stress becomes excessive. Long-term chronic stress or stress exhaustion not only makes you feel miserable, but it has a negative effect on your body, as well as your physical appearance – like your hair, skin, and your general looks.

Worry Makes You Look Old

Everyone worries to some extent, but for some people worrying is a way of life. Chronic worry creates stress and can lead to high anxiety and a variety of health problems. Many people that worry excessively are so overtaken by anxiety that they seek relief in the form of harmful lifestyle habits such as smoking, alcohol and/or drug use, and overeating.

 

Symptoms of Stress

Excessive stress, worry and high anxiety all take an enormous toll on the immune system. High amounts of stress release hormones which depress the immune system and speeds up the aging process. Chronic stress and excessive worrying are linked to physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms such as:

  • depression,
  • irritability,
  • frequent colds,
  • headaches,
  • heart disease,
  • high blood pressure,
  • digestive problems,
  • obesity,
  • chronic disease,
  • and sublaxations.

 

What is Sublaxation?

 

Sublaxations, also known as vertebral subluxations, are a misalignment of the spine in which one or more bones of the spine (vertebrae) and discs move out of position and may cause pressure and irritation to the nervous system.

Sublaxations are caused by physical or emotional stress, trauma, and/or chemical stresses caused from smoking, drug and alcohol use, and poor diet. The nervous system is the master control center for all bodily functions. Since the nervous system controls all the functions of the body, subluxations diminish energy, chi flow, lymphatic drainage, nerve information and decreases the brain’s ability to transfer the information through the nerves that travel to every organ, cell, and tissue within the body.

 

Reduce Stress, Free Up the Energy

If you truly want to slow down the aging process, incorporate stress management strategies into your daily life. If you`re experiencing stress symptoms, physical activity is a great way to blow off some steam. Check out a yoga class or spend time in nature or TRY THESE HEALTHY AND NURTURING STRESS REDUCTIONS.

 

REDUCE STRESS NATURALLY:

(1) Breathing Exercise

Good breathing equates to better health in all realms of life – physical, mental, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual. Sitting in a relaxed position, bring your attention to your breath. Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose, feeling your stomach expand. As you slowly exhale, gently pull your stomach in, making your exhalation twice as long as your inhalation. Do this for 5 minutes or as often as needed when feeling stressed or cranky.

(2) Meditate for calming mind

Quiet your mind and relieve stress by practicing daily meditation. Whether you take a class or watch a video, learning how to meditate is a great way to find inner peace.

(3) Soak in Hot Bath

Light some candles, turn on some soft music, and sprinkle a few drops of essential oils in the water. Lavender works well for stress. Relax and breathe in the scent. Try to turn off negative thoughts and visualize a place or scenario that makes you feel good.

(4) Massage

There is nothing like a good massage to melt away tension. If you don’t have the time or can’t afford the luxury of having a professional massage – Do it Yourself! Starting at the head, use a small amount of warmed aromatherapy essential oil. Chamomile has a very calming effect. Massage the scalp with the fingertips and palms in a circular motion, working your way down the body. End with your feet, vigorously stimulating the pressure points.

(5) Sun Bathing

Many people experience mood dips especially in the wintertime. 15-20 minutes of natural light a day, or even just 3-4 days a week, can have a dramatic effect on boosting your serotonin levels and can really boost your mood and spirit!

(6) Take a Walk

Taking a walk at least 3 or 4 times a week will make a difference. You can also do other activities if you like, such as ride a bike, work out to an exercise video, play a game or do any activity that you enjoy! Just get your body moving and your blood flowing – 30 minutes is all you need to help bring you out of the worries.

(7) Dance

Burn off tension and lift your spirits with upbeat tunes that make you feel good. And sing! Even if you are no rock star, sing to your heart`s content, as if you were.

(8) Journal

Writing things down on a paper can really help! Spend a few minutes analyzing your thoughts to determine if there is a pattern or if you possibly have distorted thinking. Maybe it is your memory cells that are negatively influencing the way you feel. Focus on thinking positive and try to let go negative, self-destructive thought patterns. And make it a point to remember what you are thankful for. Do this every morning once you wake up to start your day.

(9) Eat Mood boosting foods

There are several foods that will help you from feeling irritable to a good mood feeling. Examples: Black-eyed peas (increase motivation and concentration), Almonds (tame anger), Spinach (banish brain fog), Green tea (calm your mind), Tart cherry juice (feel more rested). These are just few of the examples, but overall always make sure to eat a well-balanced diet.

(10) Hydrate yourself with Water

Water is an elixir of life. Our body tends to feel lousy or not energetic because it is telling us that the body is dehydrated. Making sure to drink water all the time, at least 8 glasses of water can help tame the stress. Besides, if our body is hydrated, our skin will look good.

 

If all these fails and you are still experiencing chronic stress symptoms, you may want to talk with a psychotherapist or a psychologist to help you cope and deal with any issues that are causing you stress.

 

 

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10 thoughts on “Ways To Reduce Stress Naturally: Anti-Aging Tips

  1. Hi Hanna, very good article, thanks for sharing. Breathing exercise is a very good way to release stress as well as meditation. I really like your item no 9. I will pay much attention to that one 🙂

    1. Hi Carole! Thanks for visiting my website! This article is also like a reminder to all of us! Due to stress, we tend to forget ourselves, not even realizing to “breathe”!

  2. Hi Hanna,
    Great post on how to reduce stress the naturally. The article should help many since you cover so much here.
    After reading the post, you have made me analyzed my current situation. I found myself like I have a lot of stress symptoms such as a sleeping problem, digestive problem, headache and even a lot of white hair.
    Now, I prepare to try out all these tips and see which one is work best for me.
    Thanks for this powerful write-up. I am sure of coming back here for more tips.

    1. Thanks Maun, I am glad you took some notes on some of what i posted here. I hope this article serves as a reminder to watch out those stress symptoms.

  3. Hi Hanna, thanks so much for sharing these tips. Lately I can feel my stress levels going through the roof and it is having a detrimental affect on my health and my families well being. I will be sure to take on board your tips. Especially the bath and writting a journal, I think these will help a great deal, and sound like great ways to reduce stress naturally.

    1. You`re welcome Nicole! I`m glad you found these tips helpful. The journal writing is the one that really helps me most in relieving stress. I always want to remind myself the blessings i have. This journal helps me focused on good things and be contented on those.
      Thanks for your comment:)

  4. Hi there,
    great article, with nowadays stress everywhere it is always good to use some relaxments! I love massages and sunbathing haha, and indeed.. it really relieves some stress, I’m still young, and I want to look like that, so when I can, I unstress, these tips you give are very good and I’m certainly going to try them!

  5. Hi Hanna!
    Thanks for your article, I am really impressed. The part of your article that caught my eyes was the one that says “worry makes you look old”. It was like wow, so not everyone who looks old is really old. Above all, thanks for your expertise expression on stress symptoms and ways that can be used to reduce it naturally like breathing exercise, massage, take a walk, sun bathing and son. Keep up the good work you are doing.
    Thanks!

    1. Thanks Tito! It`s actually true, getting worried will just make you looking sluggish and really older than your age. Stay happy all the time! Cheers!

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