05/07/2020
5 Science-Inspired Ways to Banish Stress for Good
Welcome to this week’s Family Health Minute
In today’s news we will look at 5 science-inspired ways to banish stress for good.
Chronic or elevated stress not only burns us out, but it can kill.
Here are 5 science inspired ways you can better handle the stress in your life.
1. Breathe, stop (and shake): According to Harvard Medical School, just a few, easy deep breaths, from your abdomen will reset your system and shift you towards relaxation.
2. Get Curious: Your brain does not work well when under stress; however curiosity hacks the stress response, shifting your thoughts from rumination and worry into creative reflection.
3. Hug it out: Hugging a loved one releases the hormone, oxytocin which can induce anti-stress-like effects such as reduction of blood pressure, repair of muscles, brain tissue and neurons.
4. Get into your body: By getting to know your own body’s sensations, you will be able to anticipate changes in your emotional state which will allow you to better handle moments of stress.
5. Feel the love. Studies support that feelings of love and connection reduce stress hormones.
Small amounts of stress are a part of life; however we don’t have to let it dominate our lives.
By finding positive, healthy ways to handle your stress, you can avoid the negative health risks associated with stress and become a happier and healthier you.
One of these positive ways is chiropractic care which has been found to help people better manage their stress.
Get regular chiropractic checkups for the whole family, and make sure your spine and your brain are working the best they can.
Your health will be better because of it.
And that’s this week’s Family Health Minute.
