Are you feeling stressed right now? You are far from alone. It is the scourge of many French people. The current climate favors this, but everyday life remains the main reason for 56% of the inhabitants of France. To overcome it, three pharmacists shared for the media The Sun their advice.
Stress: how to get rid of it according to the experts?
Pharmacist Sadik Al-Hassan explains that the first step to putting an end to stress is already identifying its cause. “Finding out why you’re stressed can help you put in place measures to help you control and manage stress“, he specifies.
Once the cause is found, it offers many tips to get rid of it. “One of the best things I can advise you to fight against stress is to exercise regularly and give you time for yourself“, he confides. He adds: “Set smaller goals to break down big problems into smaller pieces could also help you cope with stressful situations.” He also emphasizes the importance of talking about itand don’t hesitate to ask for help.
For his part, Graham Phillips, a pharmacist in Hertfordshire, advises minimize screens, which could increase stress levels. On the contrary, he advises: “Walk instead. Walking is excellent for physical and mental health and even reduces the risk of dementia“.
The last pharmacist, Ade Williams, recommends taking breaks and practicing mindfulness, in order to reconnect with their own emotions.
Stress: what role does food play?
Beyond these factors, your diet can also play an important role in your stress. As Graham Phillips explains, “We are what we eat“. Thus, according to him, avoiding junk food and adopt a healthy diet can help ward off stress, while improving your overall health. Moreover, being anxious can also push us towards unhealthy foods.
Thus, stress has many impacts on our daily life, and even our body. Sadik Al-Hassan, pharmacist, explains: “Stress that is not managed in the body can cause a very wide range of symptoms.” Indeed, he can have many consequences on your state of health. The three pharmacists shared them for the media The Sun.