Stress Strategies (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780988659971)

Stress Management in life can be like playing a game of chess. On one side: You. On the other side: life...and all its stresses. Are you tired of: - feeling anxious - being worried all the time - feeling overwhelmed in life - feeling lethargic - having low energy and sex drive - feeling tired no matter how much sleep you get - depending on a morning coffee or two, then a jolt of caffeine in the afternoon to get you through the day - losing muscle and gaining fat, particularly around your belly and love handle areaYou may be overstressed. Your stress hormone, cortisol, may already be wreaking havoc on your body. As a result: - Your brain and memory may not be working the way they used to - Your other hormones may be impaired - Your immune system may be compromised - You may become more susceptible to upper respiratory bugs and common colds - You may begin to accumulate body fat - Your body temperature may drop - Your stomach acid levels may change - You may have decreased wound healing time - You may be more prone to autoimmune diseases - and much more...How do you put a stop to it? Stress Strategies will guide you through the ways cumulative stress burden affects your body (and brain) and what to do about it. Did you know that a lack of sleep can lead to increased stress and elevated levels of cortisol? Did you know that poor posture can elevate also those hormones? What about certain foods? Did you know that certain foods, especially those you are sensitive to can elevate cortisol?How about vitamin and mineral deficiencies? Did you know that women respond differently to stress than men?How about your response to caffeine?Easy to read, but backed by lots of scientific studies, this book covers three broad topics of stress: 1. Mental and physiological causes of stress in life 2. How stress and cortisol affect your body and mind 3. Strategies for building your mental and physical coat of armor to combat life's stresses. - In this section you'll find strategies for combating cortisol and maximizing testosterone. - Physical training tips - Stress management hacks and activities - Simple tips for a better nights sleep - Foods that can impact cortisol and moreIn your life game of chess, when stress makes a move against you, will you have the tools to win? Pick up your copy of Stress Strategies today!

Author: Jason P. Shea
ISBN-10: 0988659972
ISBN-13: 9780988659971
Publisher: Jason Shea
Language: English
Published: 04/12/2017
Pages: 174
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d