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October 28th, 2015

10/28/2015

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Stress Before the Fall
By: Katrice Mayo, MS, RD

Are you feeling stressed out?
Are you worried about - the job, your child's new school year, or if this new diet you're trying will finally work??

We live in a society that is constantly on the go...rushing through daily activities such as meals, work,  getting children to school, exercise at the gym etc..!

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Chronic stress can lead to serious health problems such as:
  • Depression

  • Heart Attacks

  • Hair Loss

  • Insomnia,

  • Weakened Immune System

  • Weight gain / Increase Belly fat from "comfort foods" etc...

Therefore, it's important to enjoy quiet time daily -  and to  be okay at times with doing nothing!
Below are some relaxation techniques for you to enjoy this fall.

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  • Plant a Fall garden or enjoy your local outdoor farmer's market.

  • Take a walk or run daily to clear your mind.

  • Stretch daily for at least 10 minutes.

  • Go on nature hikes or for a walk along the beach.

  • Host a small backyard tea party.



References Cited:
  1. Balog M et al.  Sex-Specific Chronic Stress Response At the Level of Adrenal Gland Modifies Sexual Hormone and Leptin Receptors.  Croat Med J. 56(2): 104-113.  April 2015
  2. Tomiyama A et al.  Comfort Food is Comforting to Those Most Stressed:  Evidence of the Chronic Stress Response Network in High Stress Women.  Psychoneuroendocrinology.  36(10) 1513-1519.  November 2011.
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