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8 Creative Ways to Relieve
From
Grab a Glass of Orange Juice
Orange juice is not only nutritious and delicious, but the beverage can help you feel
less anxious. Foods and drinks high in Vitamin C, like orange juice, can help reduce
stress by lowering levels of stress hormones. Go for two glasses per day!
Chew a Stick of Gum
Not only does chewing gum freshen breath and reduce snacking, but it can also reduce anxiety
and depression. Gum also increases alertness and improves your multitasking ability.
Inflate a Balloon
Inflating a balloon forces
you to take a deep
breath, which has been
proven to be a
technique to reduce
stress. So, go ahead,
take some balloons to
work to pull out when
you are feeling stressed.
Just know that if people
laugh, you are also
helping to reduce their
stress by making them
chuckle.
Spark SomeScents
Studies suggest that aromatherapy can be a good way to relieve stress. Aromas such as lavenderhave been consistently shown to reduce levels of stress.
Studies have shown sex can decrease the physical symptoms of stress, includinglowering high blood pressure.
Art therapy can reduce the symptoms of stress and stress-related behaviors.
Studies show that kissing releases chemicals that ease stress related hormones. Just
make sure the receiver is expecting it! Also, forming positive and healthy relationships
is also a good way to reduce stress and anxiety.
Keep a gratitude journal (or several) to help you remember all the good things in your
life. Recognizing the good things in your life helps cancel out all of your negative
thoughts and worries.
For more help with stress management, use our specialist search tool below to contact a
Primary Care Doctor / Family Physician, Internal Medicine Doctor, Pediatrician, Psychologist,
Psychiatrist who can help you on your quest to a stress free life.