Stress Management
We all suffer from stress at some point in life, either physical, mental, or emotional. These are factors that may help you understand and manage stress.
What is stress? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous., a common feeling we get when we feel under pressure, or overwhelmed.
What trigger stress? Stress may be trigger by simple life event changes such, job challenges, illness, financial troubles, and even relationships.
What are the 3 types of stress?
Acute stress: acute stress would be any stress suffered for a short period of time. Typically occurs after an unexpected life crisis such a breakup, car accident, loss of love one, or job.
Episodic acute stress: acute stress can be experienced ore frequently. Those who experience episodic acute stress often have short tempers, emotion with a mixture of disappointment, disgust and anger..
Chronic stress: chronic stress happens when you experience stress over a long period, eventually affecting your daily life.
Recommendations: if you think you are suffering from stress, don’t let it go for too long, talk to your doctor. Symptoms of stress can also be signs of other health problem, and treatment may be an option.
Balanced Diet
Eat foods rich in complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains for example, oatmeal, quinoa, whole-grain breads and whole-grain cereals. Steer clear of foods that contain simple carbohydrates, such as sugary foods and drinks. Drink plenty of water. Even mild dehydration can affect your mood
A balanced diet can support a healthy immune system and the repair of damaged cells. It provides the extra energy needed to cope with stressful events.
ways to manage stress
Exercise to easy stress
Almost any form of exercise or movement can increase your fitness level while decreasing your stress.
The most important thing is to pick an activity that you enjoy. Examples include: Stretching, walking, jogging, dancing, bicycling, yoga, swimming.
Effect of Alcohol, Smoking on Muscle Regeneration
To build muscle your diet should be mainly protein meals. Alcohol is a diuretic, meaning it leads to increased urination. Chronic alcohol consumption leads to muscle weakness.
Smoking can affect muscle growth because smoking increases the level of carbon monoxide in the body interfering with respiratory and muscle proteins, including hemoglobin, myoglobin, and other proteins.
Quality of Sleep
Good quality of sleep is essential for the human body because sleep can be a powerful stress reducer. Having a regular sleep routine calms and restores the body, improves concentration, regulates mood, and sharpens judgment and decision-making. You are a better problem solver and are better able to cope with stress when you are well-rested.
Sleep is so important that even slight sleep deprivation can affect how we act on and perform daily routines.
When we do not sleep long or well enough, our bodies do not get the full benefits of sleep, such as muscle repair and memory consolidation.
The amount of sleep you get each day is important, other aspects of your sleep also contribute to your health and well-being. Recommendation are (7 to 9) hours for and adult.