What is stress and how

to deal with it?

Grinevich Lera
 What is stress?
Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can
come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated,
angry, or nervous. Stress is your body's reaction to a challenge or
demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it
helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline.
Types of stress:
- Acute stress.
- Episodic acute stress.
- Chronic stress.
How stress affects our body?
 Stress Relief
Tips
Benefits are strongest with routine exercise
Lowers your stress hormones (improves mood and acts as a natural
pain killer)
Improves your quality of sleep (which helps reduce stress and anxiety
Engaging large muscle groups with repetitive movements can be
particularly stress relieving.
Find something you like doing- walking, dancing, rock climbing, yoga)
Prioritize exercise in your routine because of the overall health benefits
associated with movement.
 Consider suplements
Common ones are:
Lemon balm (member of the mint family and has anti-anxiety effects)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (one study showed 20% reduction in anxiety
symptoms)
Ashwagandha (used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat stress and anxiety)
Valerian (popular sleep aid due to its tranquilizing effects and decreases
anxiety)
Kava kava (psychoactive member of the pepper family used to treat mild
stress and anxiety in the US and Europe)
Green Tea (contains polyphenol antioxidants which may lower stress and
anxiety by increasing serotonin levels)
***Some supplements can interact with medications or have side effects,
consult a physician if you consider supplements.
 Aromatherap
y
Light a candle or use essential oils
Common scents are:
 Lavender
 Rose
 Vetiver
 Bergamot
 Roman chamomile
 Neroli
 Frankincense
 Sandalwood
 Ylang ylang
 Orange or orange blossom
 Geranium