8 Fun Ways to Manage Stress
By Laurel House, Planet Green
Being stressed seems to be as trendy as being on a diet. Everyones doing it, throwing the terms around as if its an excuse for a bad mood or short fuse. Problem is: stress has some serious side-effects that can be detrimental to your health and happiness if it isnt addressed. Of course there are lots of pills to help you ease off angst, but we prefer to do it green naturally. No drugs, no chemicals, just good natural cures. Our favorite and the most fun by far: Kissing!
1. Reduce Stress with Touching, Kissing, Hugging
Touching, kissing, and hugging (or any other affectionate activities) are activities that stimulate the brains release of the hormone oxytocin. If you want to take it up a notch, get a room! Recent studies reveal that the surge of oxytocin released during orgasm can lower blood pressure, calm nerves and tame tension. In fact, according to the British Medical Journal, sex is so good for your heart that it cuts your risk of heart attack and stroke in half when performed three times a week.
2. Reduce Stress by Swearing it Off!
Swearing has been shown to minimize stress and increase workplace camaraderie. Thats according to scientists at East Anglia Norwich University in England.
