Living a Less Stressful Life
           The month of April is National Stress Awareness Month. Everyone has stress but what really matters is how a person reacts to their stressors. People have their own ways of reacting with stress and these different reactions can either positively or negatively affect one’s health and well-being. Someone who doesn’t have an effective technique of coping with stress may experience health problems. These health problems could include mental health disorders (like depression, anxiety, etc.), obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, abnormal heart beats, menstrual problems, acne and other skin problems, and/or worsen present ulcers.
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There are many different techniques that different people use to relieve stress. Try these following tips to help you relieve the stress in your life and help make you a happier, healthier person:
- Exercise regularly (walk, run, bike, hike, yoga)
- Smile and laugh often
- Take your dog to work
- Garden and do yard work
- Read a book or magazine
- Call or talk to a loved one
- Eat dark chocolate
- Perform deep breathing exercises
- Listen to relaxing music
- Get a massage
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If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact Bird Physical Therapy – (785) 331-0106