Orange County Chiropractor Offers Advice On Managing Stress

Stress is one of the major problems that adults face throughout their lifetime. Unmanaged stress can lead to a whole host of health issues including debilitating diseases and costly medical bills. There are ways however to manage even the most overbearing stress and stay healthy. The Orange County chiropractors at the Gateway Rehab & Wellness Center regularly treat patients for stress and teach them how to manage it to minimize damage. The following is a list of things that you can do in order to manage your stress and even remain stress free.

• Get Your Adrenals Tested - Having your adrenals tested by an Orange County chiropractor can help determine whether or not you have adrenal overload. Most Americans have adrenal overload and are in a constant state of stress simply because they're always in fight or flight mode. An Orange County chiropractor will be able to tell you what your adrenals are and can then formulate a program to help you manage those levels and reduce stress.

• Dietary Changes - The old adage that says you are what you eat accurately describes most Americans and the fact that so many Americans have problems with stress and the health issues related to it can in part be traced back to diets. Things like sugar, processed foods, caffeine, junk foods and carbs should be weened out of a diet when you're looking to manage your stress levels. An Orange County chiropractor can help you determine what should and shouldn't be a part of your diet so be sure to speak with one before you change your diet.

• Breathing - Breathing deep is a wonderful stress reducer and anyone looking to reduce their stress or manage it should remember to remain calm whenever possible and take deep soothing breaths. Breathing isn't difficult and we all know how to do it and in addition to that it's completely free so taking a moment for a few deep breaths every now and then can really reduce stress.