Health: Ten ways to reduce Stress

Ten ways to reduce Stress

Written by Jason Reischutz

Last time I told you how bad stress is for your health. I also told you I would give you some tips to reduce stress, here they are:

1. Exercise. Exercise not only burns off repparttar stress you have it also makes your body more able to manage stress in repparttar 114815 future. It does not need to be hard. Even a short walk can help you distress.

2. Organize. Disorganization at home or work is a symptom of and a cause of an unorganized mind. Clean up your appearance and physical surroundings. They are within your control. You always will feel better by cleaning you house. Note: A portion of individuals are obsessive-compulsive about these things. If you are admit to yourself, then use that energy to improve your diet or personal relationships or to exercise or funnel it into some other positive direction you will have less of a compulsion and be less obsessive. Vanity is just as bad as sloth. Try to find a happy medium.

3. Sleep. You need to be rested to best face your day

4. Level your blood sugar. The hard way is to perfectly balance all you meals. The easy way is to eat ½ teaspoon a day of cinnamon in your breakfast of morning beverage.

Part Three - Salt And Sodium

Written by Donald Gazzaniga

Last Part of a three part series on Salt and Sodium.

Sodium Alginate Used in many chocolate milks and ice creams to attain a smooth mixture.

Sodium Benzoate Essentially a preservative for condiments such as sauces, salad dressings and relishes.

Sodium Citrate Antioxidant in baking soda.

Sodium Hydroxide A food processor that softens and loosens skins of certain fruits, vegetables and ripe olives.

Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite Use of this has been linked to some forms of cancer, this chemical is used to cure meats including sausages, used in luncheon meats, hot dogs and other deli items.

Sodium Propionate Used in breads, cakes and pasteurized cheese to inhibit mold growth.

Sodium Sulfite Used to bleach maraschino cherries and to glaze or crystallize fruits. Used as a preservative in some dried fruits such as apricots, prunes and pears.

Note:The symbol for sodium is Na+, and can be found on many packaged items. For most healthy people, an intake of about 1,110 to 3,300 milligrams of sodium per day is considered reasonable — depending upon their weight, exercise and diet. Some athletes may need more in warm climates.

Sodium is not always bad. In fact, for healthy people, it is essential for proper body function. Sodium helps maintain blood pressure, nerve function, normal muscle impulses and repparttar body's correct balance of water and minerals. However, many people consume far more sodium than they need (Source: USDA Dietary Intake data). For some, too much sodium in repparttar 114814 diet may contribute to high blood pressure and fluid retention.

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