7 Ways To Relieve Stress (VIDEO)

You're stressed. I'm stressed. We're all stressed out. So how do you get rid of it? Stress Relief. Dr. Loretta Friedman shows you seven ways.

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[HealthWise]

08:26 PM on 05/09/2010

I have operated a stress management clinic for over 20 years and have many self help cds at http://www.DStressDoc.com but recently I have learned that one thing to remember is that stress can severely deplete the body's glutathione levels. And of course there's all kinds of stress such as pollution, habits such as smoking, drinking and so on, plus toxins in our food in addition to mental stressors. The body makes it's own glutathione but after age 20 it diminishes by a minimum of 10% each decade. Glutathione is responsible for protecting DNA, boosting immunity, reducing inflammation to name just a few things. Until three years ago there was nothing that could be done about it, today we now have a glutathione accelerator available.

I always said that the first defense against stress was deep breathing, and it still is,  but concurrently another most important defense against stress, pollution, toxins, free radicals and so on is having sufficient glutathione. For more information please go to http://www.glutathioneforhealth.com/

[archyblue]

06:53 PM on 05/09/2010

I have three tips that really help me:
1) Burn incense. Not only does aromatherapy reduce stress, but burning sandal wood (most incense is made with sandal wood) allows more oxygen to cross the blood-brain barrier, essentially giving you a high off of oxygen.
2) Learn to draw, paint, and write creatively. This reduces stress in several ways. Not only will you learn to draw, paint, and/or write creatively, but you'll also develop better concentration and tap into your brain's right-hemisphere. The right-hemisphere of your brain isn't aware or stressed out by the passage of time, so it's a very relieving experience. Meditation also taps into this area.

I recommend that you at least read "Drawing on the Right-side of your Brian" by Betty Edwards. This book is a great read, even if you never want to become an artist. I also recommend "On Writing" by Stephen King, for those who want to try out creative writing.

3) Learn to concentrate. This short of goes along with tip #2. Multitasking, distractions, and loss of concentration all lead to stress, and even Attention-Deficient Trait (ADT). Learning to focus on what you're doing will leave you more time in your day, and reduce enormous amounts of stress.

Keep in mind, though, that these are tips in addition to the ones mentioned above. Tip #2 (Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition) is a must follow, an would be number one if I were making a list.