5. Smile. Have a positive attitude. If you assume that good thinks will happen, they will. Unfortunately reverse it true also. The choice is yours.

6. Take a hot shower. This helps to drain tension and toxins from body.

7. Eat a balanced meal.

8 Drink a beer* If you are 21 or older. Notice it says “a” beer not “beer”. Drinking too much is very bad for you. Studies show drinking one alcoholic beverage a day reduces heart disease and hypertension.

9. If you feel jittery, panicky, or nervous, close you eyes and take a deep breath. Often these conditions persist because of lack of oxygen in bloodstream.

10. Drink a cup of green tea. Read back issue to see all benefits of green tea. It is also a great substitute for smoking or stress eating.

The salt shaker is only part of our high sodium intake. Many prepared foods use sodium as a preservative to maintain freshness and improve a food's texture and consistency. Foods that contribute to sodium in diet include soups, pasta mixtures, french fries, chicken mixtures, rice or cooked grain mixtures and pizza. In addition, frozen dinners, processed meats, canned soups, canned vegetables, salted nuts, salted chips and other snacks may have high sodium levels. Check ingredient list for words such as salt, brine, broth, cured, corned, pickled and smoked. They all indicate a presence of sodium.

Individuals who have been advised to limit their sodium intake should be aware that some medications like sedatives, antacids, headache remedies and laxatives contain sodium. If you're concerned about amount of sodium you may be consuming through medication, consult with your doctor.