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You can do anything--but not everything.
             - David Allen

Stress is something that impacts everyone. Knowing how to address and deal with stress and stressors is important for your mental and physical health.

STRESS RELIEF IDEAS

• Bubble bath
• Lavendar body lotions and wash
• Painting
• Positive music
• Cooking and baking
• Epsom salt
• Facials
• Pedicures and/or manicures
• Haircuts
• Massages
• Walks in the park / nature
• Gardening
• Unplugging from electronics
• Enjoying a hobby
• Imagining happy or peaceful scenes can reduce stress

TOP STRESS REDUCER FOODS

• High fiber, high omega 3 fatty acids
• Oatmeal - helps by releasing serotonin, which increases relaxation, calmness and creativity.
• Asparagus - stabilizes mood and helps reduce depression and anxiety.
• Citrus Fruits and Berries - high vitamin C
• Dark Chocolate - helps relieve stress by reducing the level of cortisol in the body.
• Chamomile Tea - decreases stress with its sedative and muscle relaxing properties.
• Avocadoes - omega 3 fatty acid, which reduces stress and boosts concentration and improves mood.
• Salmon / Fatty Fish (tuna, halibut, herring, mackerel, lake trout) - omega 3 fatty acids, which interacts with mood related brain molecules.
• Nuts (almonds, pistachios and walnuts) - B vitamins, health fatty acids and magnesium; all of which contribute to stress management.
• Milk - warm milk is relaxing, calcium helps reduce depression.
• Whole Grains - high fiber diet is linked to reduced stress.