{"id":6299,"date":"2023-10-06T16:13:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T16:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/?p=6299"},"modified":"2024-08-15T20:16:29","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T20:16:29","slug":"being-healthy-and-easy-ways-to-decrease-stres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/being-healthy-and-easy-ways-to-decrease-stres\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Healthy and Easy Ways to Decrease Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6299\" class=\"elementor elementor-6299\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1f7c002 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1f7c002\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1deccda\" data-id=\"1deccda\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e52e1ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e52e1ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"279\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stocksy_txpcd09c84dgvc000_Medium_426748-279x300.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-197\" alt=\"A woman laying on her back swimming in a pool\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stocksy_txpcd09c84dgvc000_Medium_426748-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/www.happybellyhealth.com\/hbh-staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stocksy_txpcd09c84dgvc000_Medium_426748.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 279px) 100vw, 279px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\">Being Healthy is Managing Stress<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a0edaef elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a0edaef\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e81a408\" data-id=\"4e81a408\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28c25957 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"28c25957\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<h3>Managing Stress for Better Health<\/h3><p>Being healthy isn&#8217;t just about <strong>eating well<\/strong> and <strong>exercising regularly<\/strong>. It also involves <strong>managing stress<\/strong>. While the human body is well-designed to handle stress, it isn\u2019t meant to do so constantly. Our nervous system has two primary modes: the <strong>Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)<\/strong>, which prioritizes survival, and the <strong>Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)<\/strong>, which promotes rest, digestion, healing, and procreation.<\/p><p>The body can&#8217;t be in both modes at once\u2014when survival is prioritized through the SNS, thriving takes a back seat.<br><br><\/p><h3>The Power of Our Thoughts<\/h3><p>Our environment, particularly our <strong>thoughts<\/strong>, heavily influences whether the body chooses to thrive or stay in survival mode. If we&#8217;re feeling relaxed and secure, our body enters <strong>PNS mode<\/strong> and allows us to thrive. However, if we&#8217;re tense, angry, or anxious, our body stays in <strong>SNS mode<\/strong> to protect us.<br><br><\/p><h3>The Consequences of Chronic Stress<\/h3><p>When in SNS mode for too long, the body promotes survival by raising cortisol levels, blood sugar, and blood pressure, while suppressing important functions like <strong>digestion, immunity, and detoxification<\/strong>. Over time, chronic stress can lead to conditions such as:<br><br><\/p><ul><li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hypertension<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Atherosclerosis<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Obesity<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Autoimmune diseases<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Infertility<br><br><\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h3>Signs of Thriving<\/h3><p>Signs of thriving, which are gifts of PNS activation, include:<br><br><\/p><ul><li>Clear skin<\/li><li>Lots of energy<\/li><li>Healthy weight<\/li><li>Good cognitive function<\/li><li>Restful sleep<\/li><li>Easy digestion<\/li><li>Healthy libido and fertility<br><br><\/li><\/ul><p>If you&#8217;re lacking in any of these areas, it&#8217;s time to reflect on your daily choices. Here are some questions to help guide your self-reflection:<br><br><\/p><ul><li>What daily choices might be causing you to remain in <strong>SNS mode<\/strong>?<\/li><li>Which of these can you control, and how can you make changes?<\/li><li>Is your plate too full? What can you start saying &#8220;no&#8221; to?<\/li><li>Where circumstances are beyond your control, can you change your perspective?<\/li><li>Can you let go of old grievances or guilt?<\/li><li>Are you getting enough <strong>Vitamin J<\/strong> (joy) and <strong>Vitamin P<\/strong> (pleasure) daily?<\/li><li>Are you spending enough time with the people you care about?<br><br><\/li><\/ul><h3>Shifting to Parasympathetic Mode<\/h3><p>Now that you\u2019ve reflected on your daily choices, let\u2019s explore some ways to shift towards a <strong>PNS experience<\/strong>. A key component in activating the PNS is the <strong>vagus nerve<\/strong>, which controls many internal organs. Under chronic stress, vagal tone can be low, but here are some strategies to improve it:<br><br><\/p><ul><li><strong>Reduce obligations<\/strong> by saying &#8220;no&#8221; more often and prioritizing self-care.<\/li><li><strong>Limit EMF exposure<\/strong> (e.g., less screen time).<\/li><li><strong>Minimize stressful situations<\/strong> and reduce social media consumption.<\/li><li><strong>Choose comedies<\/strong> over violent or suspenseful films.<\/li><li>Spend time with <strong>joyful people<\/strong> instead of critical or difficult ones.<\/li><li>Avoid <strong>over-scheduling<\/strong>, procrastinating, and unrealistic deadlines.<\/li><li><strong>Ask for help<\/strong> to free up time for self-care, hobbies, and relationships.<\/li><li>Improve <strong>sleep quality<\/strong> by going to bed earlier and reducing interruptions.<\/li><li>Get <strong>early morning sunlight<\/strong> and take <strong>walks in nature<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Engage in <strong>singing, humming, chanting, laughter, or deep breathing<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Practice <strong>gratitude<\/strong> through journaling or sharing with others.<\/li><li>Try <strong>meditation, yoga, tai chi, or Qigong<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Opt for <strong>exercise<\/strong> that brings you joy and social connection.<\/li><li><strong>Schedule self-care<\/strong> activities like massage, acupuncture, or reflexology.<\/li><li>Prioritize <strong>social connections<\/strong> and enjoy <strong>hugs and cuddle time<\/strong> with loved ones or pets.<br><br><\/li><\/ul><p>These strategies stimulate the vagus nerve and help shift your body into <strong>PNS mode<\/strong>.<br><br><\/p><h3>Finding What Works for You<\/h3><p>The goal isn&#8217;t to do all of these things but to experiment with the practices that resonate with you. 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