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SEPTEMBER 2018 ISSUE 2, VOLUME 1

THE PEARL
Stress & Mindfulness

Stress
"the body's reaction to any change that requires
an adjustment or response."
- Cleveland Clinic

Stress can:  Signs of Stress


facilitate growth
boost self-esteem Feeling of "being out of it" 
increase resilience General aches and pains
Grinding teeth
Headaches 
Dealing with Stress Increase or loss of appetite
Muscle tension 
Take a Break Sleeping too much or little  
Exercise   Racing heart
Smile & Laugh  Cold/sweaty palms
Get Social Support  Trembling/shaking
Meditate 
Find Gratitude 
Eat Healthy
Make Time for Joy Healthy Stress

Boredom Exhaustion
Mind fulness
"is a mental mode of paying attention to our
present-moment experience without evaluating
or emotionally reacting to it."
- Amishi P. Jha

Quick Practice 
Sit in an upright position, hands resting on your thighs
Lower or close your eyes
Notice your breaths & the sensations around you
Select one area of your body and focus on that area 
Feel your body move with each breath
Focus on breaths for 10 to 15 minutes before opening eyes

Important Nutrients to
Diets for a  Reduce Stress
Healthy Brain Vitamin C
Complex Carbohydrates
Mediterranean 
Magnesium
Okinawan
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Scandinavian 

Healthy Comfort Foods


Dark Chocolate
Oatmeal

http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/manage-stress.aspx
https://exploreim.ucla.edu/nutrition/eat-right-drink-well-stress-less-stress-reducing-foods-herbal-
supplements-and-teas/#healthy

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