You don't have to be a type-A personality to be at risk for stress related illnesses. People living in a high state of anxiety are 4.5 times more likely to die of a heart attack or stroke. Chronic stress weakens the immune system, causes heart palpitations, raises cholesterol levels, accelerates hardening of the arteries, and disrupts the digestive system. Stress: 63 Ways to Relieve Tension and Stay Health will help you pinpoint your stress triggers and make changes in your attitude, lifestyle, and diet to minimize your stress responses to everyday situations. This easy-to-follow book draws on the latest medical and scientific findings, assembling comprehensive tips on stress-busting techniques for coping with everyday anxiety, anger, overwork, and frustration; relaxation exercises to reduce tension, whether you are sitting at your desk or stuck in traffic; anxiety-reducing foods, plus fruits and vegetables that give vitamins a super boost; and treatment options, including traditional and alternative medicine.
- ISBN10 0802775055
- ISBN13 9780802775054
- Publish Date 30 April 1998
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 16 September 2002
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Roundhouse Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English