Video:How to Follow a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

Transcript:How to Follow a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

I'm Dr. Wayne Coleman, chiropractor and owner of Hands On Chiropracting in Pleasonton, Calif. I've been running for over 20 years and Im known out here as the running chiropractor. And today for About.com, we're going to talk about tips for a healthy lifestyle to reduce stress.

Breathe for a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

Tip number one is breathing. Make sure a few times a day you stop become aware of your breathing and take some deep oxygenating your system will reduce stress and help you feel better overall. Socialize, exchange ideas, hear others input and let your ideas out.

Eat and Rest Properly for a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

Eat properly. Proper nutrition will help all your bodily functions to be more efficient. Resting: most people don't realize how important it is to get the right amount of rest to recover from your hard days and nights.

Exercise Regularly for a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

Get regular chiropractic care. When your spine is out of alignment or not functions it puts abnormal stresses on your nervous system nervous system controls everything in your body and if it is not functioning properly your body will not act efficiently. Regular exercise will release stresses on your body and running is a great type of exercise that is convienant and can be done anytime on short notice.

Join a Running Club for a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress

Here is a tip: join a running club, a club will involve all the above tips, socializing, breathing exercises, stimulate your appetite and encourage you to get the right amount of rest.

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