by JoDene Stokes (NAPSA)—Life can be stress- Aa) \\ \\\ ful, no doubt about it, but how we deal with that stress can make a huge difference in the quality of y our lives and in our own health. Try these tips: 1. Breathe—Whenstress levels begin to rise, close your eyes and relax into a few deep breaths. Deep breathing suppresses and calms your sympathetic nervous system which, when activated, \ releases stress hor- Jy. _ ,..mones that can be a4 2 3 detrimental to our “yl <>) bodies. a u 2. Let Go—Many gy us get stressed JoDene Stokes out over “the small stuff” in life. Instead, practice the j | @ Exercising is one of the best art of “letting go.” ways to bust stress—and the right equipment can help. times: “let” as you inhale and “go” as you exhale. Focus on the things in your life that are the most 4. Be Present—Stress often occurs when we relive painful memories over and over, or when Close your eyes and repeat several important to you—your health, family, friends and loved ones, as well as all the blessings in your life. 3. Exercise—Exercise raises our production of endorphins— brain chemicals that make usfeel good—and increases our sense of we constantly worry over the unknown future. When you notice these thought patterns, tell yourself that you cannot go back in time, and since you have no control over the future and no amount of worrying will ever change that, you are then left well-being. If you’re stressed out about starting an exercise rou- with one option—bringing your designed for yourfitness level. For instance, Savasa makes jump grain breads and pasta, and by eliminating foods that are high in fat, white flour, white sugar and caffeine, we can build up our tine—or want to improve your current one—try using equipment ropes, weights, resistance bands and other items that are colorcoded to your size, height andfit- ness level. Plus the products have smaller grips and handles modeled on women’s hands. They even come with a DVD featuring 15- minute workouts created by professional trainers. mind into the present moment. 5. Eat Right—By eating lots of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole immune system’s ability to protect our bodies against the damaging effects of stress. For more information, visit www.savasafit.com. e Ms. Stokes is a fitness expert and Savasa Personal Trainer”.
