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and chronic stress sets the stage for disease. The resulting adrenal gland production of excess cortisol can cause dysfunction of various organ systems as they constantly attempt to rebalance.
Stress Management: Since all types of
stress negatively impact every cell, tissue, and organ, managing the body’s stress response on a daily basis is important to conserving its resources. Any of these daily practices can greatly facilitate chronic/ acute stress management: consciousness management techniques; exercise (see above); prayer; meditation; deep diaphrag- matic breathing; tai chi; development/use of time management, communication, and relationship skills; and elimination of toxins (including toxic relationships) (see above).
Lifestyle modifi cation is a critical fi rst step to promoting full-body health and longevity, but there is so much more to this story. Watch for Part 2 of this article to learn which dietary supplements can best support your efforts to ensure quality of life.
The statements in this article have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Adminis- tration, are for educational purposes only, and are not intended to take the place of a physician’s advice.
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