Stress

Stress is a major part of our busy modern lives. In fact a certain amount of stress is good for you, however, problems occur when stress becomes unmanageable often initiating feelings of being overwhelmed or out of control. Typical symptoms of stress include;

• Inability to concentrate
• Difficulty making decisions
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Feeling as if there are not enough hours in the day
• Low sex drive
• Irritability
• Anger
• Feelings of guilt and fear
• Loneliness
• Panic attacks
• Palpitations and rapid pulse
• Dizziness
• Constipation
• High/Low blood pressure

There are two ways that nutrition can help to manage stress, firstly you can increase all the nutrients that are used in excess during stressful periods and secondly you can ensure that your blood sugar is kept on an even keel, giving you better energy levels to deal with stressful situations.  Symptoms of blood sugar imbalance include;

• Need for more than 8 hours sleep a night
• Difficulty in waking in the morning
• The need for stimulants in the morning (coffee, tea, cigarettes)
• The need for stimulants throughout the day
• Feeling drowsy during the day, afternoon slump
• Irritability or dizziness after 6 hours without food
• Avoiding exercise due to tiredness
• Excessive thirst
• Difficulty concentrating
• Low energy levels

Improvements in mood and your ability to cope can improve very quickly with a few minor changes to your diet.

It is also important to consider ways of reducing the stress levels in your life, possibly consider discussing this with a counselor or psychotherapist.

Call now for a no obligation free chat, to find out how nutrition can help you.

Tele: 07879 657777 or email emma@thenutritionaltherapyclinic.co.uk