Home remedies to control Stress

Stress is any condition that harms the body or damages or causes the death of a few or many cells. The most common diseases associated with stress are headache, diabetes, peptic ulcer and heart disease.

 
Symptoms of Stress

• Muscles become tense, digestion slows down, pupils of the eyes dilate, heart pumps blood faster, breathing is faster, Blood Pressure increases and sweating are the physical changes that occur in a second.
• Bad temper, poor sleep, domestic conflict, repeated sickness, increased alcohol intake are the initial symptoms.
• Headache, asthma, allergies, stiff muscles, dizziness, vision problems, bowel disorders, backache, skin disorders, palpitation and digestive disorders are the symptoms of continual or repetitive stress.

 
Causes of Stress

Loud noises, X-Rays and other forms of radiation, toxic substances, inadequate nutrition, pain, extreme heat or cold, chemicals, drugs, blinding lights are external factors. Feelings of jealousy, hate, fear and envy are internal factors.

 
Natural remedies for Stress

• The patient should change his lifestyle completely. Along with a balanced diet of seeds, nuts and grains, vegetables and fruits, the patient should include yogurt, sprouts and black strap molasses.
• The leaves of holy basil act as anti-stress agents. Chew 12 leaves of basil every morning and evening to prevent
• stress.
• Vitamin A and Vitamin B and minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium reduce irritability and anxiety.
• Vitamin A is found in green and yellow vegetables, Vitamin B are found in bananas, sprouts, cashews, yeast and green leafy vegetables; nuts and unrefined grains are good sources of potassium; dairy products, soybeans, almonds and eggs are rich sources of calcium; dates and prunes are rich in magnesium.
• Avoid soft drinks, coffee, salt, smoking and alcohol.
• Regular physical exercise provides recreation and mental relaxation.
• Walking, jogging, running, playing games and yoga are highly beneficial.
• Brisk walking for 45 minutes daily is the simplest and the safest.
• Enjoyment and rest are equally important. Take a holiday at regular intervals.