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Public Health Solutions
District Health Department
975 East Hwy 33, Ste 1
Crete, NE 68333-2562
888.310.0565
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Stress and Chronic Disease
STRESS Symptoms
| A change in appetite |
Pounding heart rate |
| Frequent headaches |
Teeth grinding |
| Muscle aches |
Insomnia |
| Digestive issues |
Weight change |
| Accident prone |
Fatigue |
| Frequent sighing |
Pacing |
| Restlessness |
Rash |
Chronic Diseases of Adaptation
• High Blood Pressure
• Strokes
• Arthritis
• Digestive Diseases
• Diabetes
• Cancer
Stress Management
• More Exercise
• Healthy Food Choices
• Prioritize and delegate
• Ask for help
• Learn to say “NO”
• Laugh more
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Stress and Food
- Avoid foods that will give your body and mind extreme highs and lows such as sugar as it causes blood sugar to spike and fall quickly which will make your energy level dip.
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol
- Choose foods high in folic acid and B vitamins. They assist in making serotonin which is a chemical in the brain that is a stress reliever.
- Choose foods high in vitamin C. They contain antioxidants that fight free radicals that are released into your body when you are stressed.
Vitamin B Food Choices
Beef, milk products, almonds, eggs, bananas, legumes, and soy
Vitamin C Food Choices
Citrus fruits, blueberries, kiwi, broccoli, peppers, and potatoes |
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