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Utilizing such apps or opting for the more traditional route by using a day planner can be a highly effective way to manage stress. • Practice cognitive reframing. Cognitive reframing is an- other effective stress-management technique that involves changing the way you look at something so your experience of it changes. Psychologists note that cognitive reframing is effective because the body's stress response is triggered by perceived stress and not actual events. So by reframing the way you perceive a potentially stressful event, you can change your body's response to it. This technique is most effective when people are mindful of their thoughts, particularly those that might be negative or stress-inducing. • Take breaks. A heavy workload may compel people to sit down at their desk and keep working until quitting time. How- ever, that approach takes both a physical and emotional toll. Sitting for long periods of time without getting up not only in- creases a person's risk for various diseases, but it also can contribute to something known as decision fatigue. Decision fatigue occurs when someone must make frequent decisions throughout the day. Without a break, such persons' abilities to reason becomes compromised, and they may end up mak- ing poor decisions or feeling less confi dent in their decisions, which may increase their stress levels. Frequent breaks, even if they're just brief walks to get a glass of water, can help avoid both the physical and emotional effects of stress. Stress affects people across the globe. Learning to manage it can make people happier in both their personal and profes- sional lives. The right foods can fi ght infl amation The human body and its immune system excels at fi ghting foreign invad- ers like bacteria and viruses. Signaling chemicals called interleukins tell cells whether they are needed to fi ght illness or they should wait in the wings. While these immune defenders are doing their jobs, soreness, fatigue and swell- ing can occur — the natural side effects of an immune system response — but will soon dissipate. However, many people deal with im- mune systems that are consistently revved up, even when no invaders are present. This is the problem with many chronic diseases and immune system dysfunction. Unfortunately, the infl am- mation that is a hallmark of immune defense becomes a daily problem that may result in chronic pain and other complications. What many people may not realize is that the foods that they are putting into their bodies may exac- erbate infl ammatory responses, while others may help keep infl ammation at bay. People with rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, Hashimoto's, and other chronic illnesses may fi nd that turning to the right diet can tame infl am- mation and other symptoms. Recently, many health experts, including Dr. Bar- ry Sears, founder of the Infl ammation and Research Foundation and author of the "Zone Diet," and Dr. Andrew Weil, who offers the Anti-Infl ammatory Food Pyramid, have begun to tout certain foods that are purported to reduce in- fl ammatory response over an extended period of time. As benefi cial as some foods can be, it's important to note that individuals are unique and certain foods may produce a particular response in some but not in others. Systematically isolating certain foods can help paint a picture of foods that can be problematic. But generally speaking, refi ned carbohydrates, sug- ar-sweetened beverages, fried foods, and processed meats may increase infl ammation, advises Harvard Health Publishing. Conversely, certain foods and beverages that have been identi- fi ed as reducing infl ammation for many people. These include: • tomatoes • olive oil • green leafy vegetables and crucifer- ous vegetables • nuts, like almonds and walnuts • fatty fi sh • berries • avocados • green tea • peppers • grapes • turmeric • dark chocolate Including these foods in one's daily diet may help to relieve the pain, bloat- ing and fatigue associated with infl am- mation. It is important to speak with a doctor before making any dietary changes. Discuss any infl ammation issues you have been having and which foods might help. Generally speaking, a diet full of di- verse, antioxidant-rich foods can provide relief for those with various levels of infl am- mation. LOCAL • TRUSTED • RESULTS Carolina Carolina CLASSIFIEDS .com Now add a photo to your classifi ed advertisement for only $6.00 as the song goes... "Every Picture Tells A Story Don't It..."

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