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If the stress is not missing from your life, or sometimes you are under intense stress and you do not know how to relax; try to relax with these three extremely simple methods..
Although it is known that stress is a health threat, it is not always in our hands to stay away from stress. At certain times in our lives, we can go through stressful days for different reasons. Although we can not prevent being stressed, we can shorten this difficult process, we can go through a much calmer process by taking precautions without harming our health.
Researchers have revealed three simple methods to reduce stress and relax our bodies:
1. FOR A CUP OF COCOA
Drinking a cup of cocoa when you feel tired at work can prevent stress-induced cardiovascular changes and protect your heart, according to researchers at the University of Birmingham.
A nutrition scientist at the Birmingham School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences, revealed that blood vessels can work better when people are given a cup of cocoa during their stressful periods.
“We found that drinking flavanol rich cocoa can reduce temporary disorders in blood vessels that can occur due to mental stress,” was says.
In addition to unprocessed cocoa, he recommends consuming other foods rich in flavonoids. Apples, black grapes, blackberries, cherries, raspberries, pears and green-tea can fight the effects of stress.
2. EAT SIX SERVINGS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLES A DAY
People who eat at least 470 grams of fruit and vegetables – or six servings – a day have 10% lower stress levels than those who consume half that amount.
Lead researcher from the Institute for Nutritional Research University, says she has documented the positive effect of fruits and vegetables on mood, and this is likely due to their effect on oxidative stress in the body:
“Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids, which can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental health.”
3. TRY THE LION BREATH TECHNIQUE
Mental stress can affect breathing. Richard Evans, an education consultant who runs courses for students on how to alleviate mental stress while studying, points out the importance of controlling breath.
He recommends that the practice, called Lion breath, be repeated daily to reduce stress.
For the lion’s breath, it is first necessary to take a comfortable sitting position. Palms pressed against knees, fingers wide open. As you breathe deeply through the nose, the eyes open wide. In doing so, the mouth opens wide and the tip of the tongue is brought to the chin. It exhales by making a long “ha” sound. Evans recommends repeating this practice 2-3 times.
Evans also recommends breathing in the form of short but concise breaths to get rid of stress instantly. Sitting upright in a comfortable position, breathing for four seconds, breathing for four seconds, and breathing for four seconds. Evans notes that repeating this for four minutes or until it calms down will provide comfort in a highly effective and rapid manner.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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