endorphins - the body's own natural painkill- ers, and improve the circulation of blood and lymphatic fl uids, which brings fresh oxygen to body tissues.


Chinese medicine says that the free fl ow is


blocked by stress, diet, injury, and pathogens. The liver is the organ that deals with stress in Chinese medicine. When liver Qi is obstructed, we get muscle pain and tension, digestive problems and anxiety. By restoring the fl ow of Qi or energy and calming the liver Qi balance, our equilibrium is attained.


4. Exercise Exercise and yoga are one of the best


choices for everyday stress relief. We produce endorphins, which are natural pain relievers and mood enhancers. Regular exercise helps people regulate mood, improve their insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels, as well as help people to sleep better.


5. Sleep Get 8 hours of sleep regularly for the body


to recover and restore all of its systems. Lack of sleep promotes more stress, foggy brain, and a lowered immune system.


6. Healthy Diet We truly are what we eat and it affects


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how we can respond to everyday stress in our lives. Avoid processed foods with added sugar and refi ned carbohydrates, which can create a weakened system that can't stand up to the stress, increased anxiety, cravings and fatigue. Caffeine and alcohol can increase anxiety, make you dehydrated and cause disturbed sleep.


We need a complete diet high in B vita- mins, organic dairy products, cage free eggs, wild fi sh, grass fed beef and leafy greens, high calcium and magnesium foods like crucifer- ous vegetables, avocados, nuts, leafy greens, salmon, beans and healthy fats like salmon or sardines for their omega 3s.


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