Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi - (Page 14)

8 CURES FOR STRESS BUSTER: EXERCISE How It Works: Physical exercise produces moodelevating endorphins and reduces stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Focusing on a yoga pose or your pace on the treadmill helps take your mind off stressful situations. Getting your heart pumping doesn't just release stress in the moment. Research shows that the beneficial effects continue after your workout ends, helping you feel calm when faced with future stressors. "People who exercise regularly release fewer stress hormones when they're stressed than people who don't exercise," Bauman explains. When to Use It: Anytime you can get physically active, for 15 minutes to an hour. Lacing up your sneakers for a long run is just as effective as taking a deep-stretch class. And a brisk walk around the block has the same stressbusting effect as a 60-minute spin class. "You don't have to do a hard workout to get the benefits," Bauman says. The BENEFITS of Stress Feeling a little frazzled can be a good thing. In addition to protecting against danger, the "fight or flight" response can enhance learning, stimulate immune cells and boost performance. "Stress is not a problem; too much stress is a problem," says Daniel Kirsch, PhD, the president of the American Institute of Stress. "The biggest problem is that most people don't know how to cope with the amount of stress in their lives." Don't stress about feeling stressed out. Just be sure to use effective strategies to keep minor stressors from becoming overwhelming. 14 SU M M E R 2 014 SUMME BLUES BY STEPHANIE R. CONNER Simple tricks that will help manage your mood T he sun is out. The birds are chirping. Flowers are blooming. It's summertime, and the living is easy. Right? Not so fast. For some people, the months of long, sunny days and lazy afternoons can trigger depression. The possible reasons vary, according to Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, the author of The Fear & Anxiety Solution. "It can be issues about the disruption of the routine," he adds. "Kids are out of school, and you have to drive them from one [activity] to the next." Plus, when you're paying for camps, babysitters or vacations, summer can be expensive, leading to financial stress. And depending on where you live, he notes, heat may play a role. For some people, extreme heat affects sleep patterns, and dehydration contributes to lower energy levels-another depression trigger. Schaub notes that for some people, even wearing fewer clothes can trigger summertime stress. Regardless of the cause, here are eight ways to manage your mood and take control of those summer blues.

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi

Vim & Vigor - Summer 2014 - North Mississippi
Contents
From the CEO
Back in Action
Top Honors
Stress SOS
The Truth About Sunscreen
The Transformers
Get Your Head in the Game
The Journey Continues
On the Cover
The Foot Follies
Friendly Fat
Virtual Health
The Eyes Have It
Worth the Weight
Small Wonders
Catch the Spirit

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