Majority of adults today are faced with a lot of stress; oftentimes from the work environment, sometimes from family and even more times due to little situations that would eventually fade away over time. The truth is: life would keep on throwing us lemons. It’s left for us to deal with it. Some people make lemonades with theirs, some may choose to ignore it, others let it consume them.
Today, we are here for those that let the lemons of life consume them. I mean, those who let stress get to them, break them down and leave them as shadows of themselves. Let’s talk about stress and the ways to handle it.
What is Stress?
Stress a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It is a feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure, which often leads to mental and physical consequences.
What Are the Symptoms of Stress?
1. Changes in libido: a lot of people experience changes in their sex drives, when stressed.
2. Changes in appetite and weight: This varies from person to person. Stress could lead to an increase or decrease in appetite which would eventually affect the body weight.
3. Chronic headaches and body aches: A lot of people who are under stress often suffer prolonged headaches and sometimes pains in their necks and backs.
4. Depression: Prolonged stress oftentimes lead to depression and depressive episodes.
5. Digestive issues: Sometimes, stress could also lead to digestive issues, such as constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, etc.
6. Frequent sickness: Stress decreases the body’s immune system, that is the body’s defense against diseases and sickness.
7. Fatigue (tiredness): High stress levels could lead to low energy levels and inefficiency at work.
8. Insomnia (lack of sleep): Increased stress levels could also lead to reduced sleep and eventually insomnia.
9. Sweating: Increased stress may also cause excess sweating and increased body odour.
How to Manage Stress
The most important stress management points are: adequate sleep, exercise and food.
1. Sleep: The optimum amount of sleep for adults is a minimum of 7hours per night. Sleeping revitalizes the body and soul.
2. Exercise: Exercising the body and mind reduces stress level and makes you strong.
3. Diet: Eat enough nutritious food to help your body systems function well. Remember to take less calories and sugar. Eat more vegetables, healthy proteins and foods rich in potassium, magnesium, theanine and vitamin A.
• Potassium: coconut, bananas, melon, and spinach.
• Magnesium: leafy greens, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
• Theanine: green tea, white tea, black tea.
• Vitamin A: Beef liver, sweet potato, carrots, and fish.
Conclusion
When stressed, try a warm cup of the nutritious and calming Vantage tea blend.
Vantage Tea Blend is a blend of natural Mulberry, Avocado, and Soursop extracts which revitalizes your body, calms your sensory nerves, and normalizes the blood pressure. This tea blend is ideal for everyone. Relax and be stress free with a daily cup of Vantage tea blend.