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Lifestyle Changes


The following are some tips for maintaining a healthy diet:

  • Eat a diet low in saturated fats. Not all fats are unhealthy. Some studies suggest that omega-3 fatty acids, which are fat compounds found in fish oil, black currant or primrose seed oils, and flax seed, have anti-inflammatory and nerve protecting actions.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential acids. Medical research suggests they may have anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Choose whole grains and fresh vegetables and fruits. Accor...
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Health Guide

Stress: Risk Factors
At some point in their lives virtually everyone will experience stressful events or situations that overwhelm their natural coping mechanisms. In one poll, 89% of respondents indicated... Read more »
Stress: Lifestyle Changes
A healthy lifestyle is an essential companion to any stress-reduction program. General health and stress resistance can be enhanced by regular exercise, a diet rich in a variety of... Read more »
Stress: Complications
In prehistoric times, the physical changes in response to stress were an essential adaptation for meeting natural threats. Even in the modern world, the stress response can be an asset... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Causes
...Deficiencies in the levels of stress hormones produce impaired and weaker responses to psychological or physical stresses. (Examples of physical stress include infection or exercise.)The... Read more »
Stress: The Body's Response
The Body's ResponseThe best way to envision the effect of acute stress is to imagine yourself in a primitive situation, such as being chased by a bear.The Brain's Response to Acute StressIn response... Read more »

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