Happy day Steemnian community. There are moments when we face situations of great tension, in which we enter a state of mental fatigue and our body activates a series of reactions with the purpose of avoiding danger. Stress is manifested then generating physical changes that cause emotional instability or can cause diseases.

There are several ways in which stress can be reflected in our body, but it is usually presenting these symptoms:

1. physical symptoms:

Pains and discomforts.
Lack of energy.
Hair loss.

2. Cognitive symptoms:

Problems with memory.
Lack of concentration.
Lack of criteria.

3. Emotional symptoms:

Bad mood.
Overwhelming feeling.
Irritability.

4. Behavioral symptoms:

Nervous habits
Insomnia.
Feeding problems.

What can we do to counteract stress?

Eat healthily🍏.

Take a healthy and balanced diet, consuming foods rich in vitamins and minerals. When we go through periods of stress, you should not want to pretend that nothing happens, since just making small changes in your diet and lifestyle can reduce anxiety considerably and find some relief. Very few people know that there are certain foods that can help fight stress. So here are some of them:

1. Green Tea.

Green tea is full of antioxidants that help a lot to have a positive mood, due to its calming effect on the mind and body. The positive effects of green tea occur more among people who do not drink alcohol or smoke.

2. Blueberries.

Cranberries contain vitamins that, together with minerals, are useful for reducing stress. Regular consumption of blueberries helps you in the treatment of mood disorders, depression, insomnia and others. Great!.

3. Milk.

A glass of milk gives you a good amount of antioxidants. The vitamins and proteins found in milk, fight the free radicals that are released when you have stress, helping to calm you down. The best way to start the day fighting stress is with a bowl of whole grain cereal with low-fat milk. Practice it!

4. Spinach.

Although for some people the vegetables turn out to be boring, they are exceptional in terms of nutrients. Spinach, contains a good amount of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, which reduce the stress hormones in the body and stabilize your mood. A cup of spinach a day relaxes you and makes your body fight against stress.

5. Almonds.

Almonds reduce blood pressure and increase your energy level, thanks to vitamin E, vitamin B, magnesium, zinc, healthy oils that are an excellent source of fiber.

6. Chocolate.

Happy?. Yes, chocolate is great for stress, but consumption should be about an ounce and a half a day. Since it greatly reduces the level of stress hormones present in the body. Chocolate contains magnesium, which is a mineral that fights against stress, fatigue, depression and irritability.

7. Avocado.

Thanks to its nutrients, avocado regulates stress hormones, keeping nerves and brain cells healthy. The daily consumption of an avocado significantly reduces your blood pressure level and reduces the level of the stress hormone.

Practice physical activity.

The practice of physical activity causes the hormonal secretion to normalize, which allows the levels of sugar and high blood fats to go back down; as well as blood pressure. Therefore, this contributes to the improvement of stress symptoms. Cheer up, even if your body tells you otherwise, you can practice it progressively, until you achieve a routine.

Sleep properly.

Restful sleep is a great anti-depressant. One of the key factors to be in a good mood is to sleep well. Help yourself with a relaxing infusion of linden, valerian or a glass of warm milk before sleeping.

Maintain a balance between family leisure and work.

Distributing the time needed for each activity in your life will generate much more peace of mind. Dedicate time to yourself, dedicate time to your family and do not neglect work. The key is to balance your days. Try it!.

Practice Yoga 🙆.

Through the practice of yoga, our body releases accumulated tensions and reaches a great state of relaxation that influences our central nervous system as well as the circulatory, digestive and respiratory.

The best way to fight against stress is to find the cause behind it and then try to solve it. Do your part and you will be free of him. Luck!.

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I hope you enjoyed my post, see you soon. ♥

Fight stress 👊.