According to Dr. Sandeep Chaudhary studies, obesity can be caused by stress. This means that if you can recover from stress, you can low down your risks of developing obesity. Isn’t it interesting?
I recently came across Shaudhary researches and wanted to share this information with you. Dr. Shaudhary works in California Scripps Memorial Hospital. He has certifications in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Endocrinology. I think he has made a good point that all overweight people should keep in mind.
How can stress lead to obesity? In a response to your stress, your body releases the hormone cortisone. This hormone rises up your insulin resistance and you have to secrete much more insulin hormone to help with food metabolism. The higher your cortisone level is, the more insulin resistance you develop. This results in extra weight gaining. And you can help yourself by decreasing your stress and dropping the levels of cortisone in your body, Chaudhary says.
Stress Reduction Methods
There are many different techniques that can help you to reduce stress. The first one is to distract yourself from the stressor and pressures that can cause stress.
Of course, we can’t change all situations that lead to stress. But we can change our exposure to them. You must simply change your reaction and look at the stressful situations from another side.
What can you do to fight stress? You can joke, self-talk, rehydrate, sleep and rest, drink cuppa, cry and use other stress relieve methods. Let’s talk about each method. Just keep in mind that these tips cannot guarantee 100% treatment of obesity. They are just tips you can follow or not.
1. Jokes and Humor
When you laugh your brains produce helpful chemicals that can help to reduce stress. Use humour in stressful situations. Distract yourself from a stressed mindset.
Humour is a working de-stressor that keeps your mind away from stress and improves your self-being. You can find jokes online, talk to your friends, watch funny TV-programs – do anything that can make you smile or laugh.
2. Self-Talk
Of course, you don’t have to talk to yourself all the time. But try this – Brisk Walk Self-Talk. Go outside and change your environment for a while. You need fresh air, new scenes (flowers, grass, sun, clouds) and motivation.
It’s better to exercise saying out loud: “I am leaving the building” when you go out, and “I have left the building” when you are jogging or walking. You can also jump, kick a ball, pick up litter or walk a dog to relax and forget about the stress.
3. Rehydrate
For this you’ll need a cup and a bottle of water. Not many people remember to drink pure water every day. And our brains and organs depend on water. Thus, if you drink enough water, you can mentally and physically fight the stress.
Try to drink a glass of water every day to help your body rehydrate.
4. Sleep and Rest
A quick nap can sometimes help you to recharge your strength. Take a catnap for 10-30 minutes. It can help you to reduce stress.
Maybe you can take a midday nap when you are too tired and stressful? If your work doesn’t allow you this, start practicing short sessions of self-hypnosis. Deep breathe and relax at work.
5. Cuppa Help
Drink a cup of a flavored tea. Try tea with fruit or herbs. What is good for your body in stressful situations? It’s fresh mint, nettles, orange zest, ginger root and other spices. These all have great therapeutic properties.
You can also add honey to your green tea. Just remember to take your mind off all your problems when you make your tea.
6. Cry
When you face a stress situation, cry. Your tears can help you to reduce your stress.
This method is mostly used by women. Don’t feel ashamed crying. It’s not childish, because sometimes it can really help you a lot.
7. Other Methods of Stress Relief
Try to understand what stressor is affecting you and develop an approach that can help you to manage your stress.
Take more B vitamins and magnesium to improve your diet plan. A healthy diet can help you to reduce stress. Avoid extra toxins (alcohol mostly). Do more exercises. Share your worries with your friends. Try yoga, other meditations or a massage. Maybe your stress will disappear.