How to get fit and healthy

These days our lives are full of stress because of worrying events in them, such as work tension, the death of someone you love, a divorce or the loss of a job. A recent study shows that people with stress usually get tension -type headaches. Most people describe a tension headache as a constant dull, achy feeling on both sides of the head or the neck muscles.

Fortunately, effective treatments for tension-type headaches are available. If you have symptoms of a tension type headache often, you must meet your family doctor for treatment. Don’t expect your doctor to be able to guess that you have tension-type headache just by looking at you. You need to tell them the symptoms you have so that he or she will prescribe the proper medicines to abate the pain.

We know that Prevention is better than cure. Reducing stress will help you avoid the tension-type headaches. Here are some natural ways to reduce stress and lead a healthy life.

For starters, lie down in a dark and quiet place and try to relax.

Studies have shown that vitamins like B complex, C and E along with minerals like manganese, selenium and zinc are helpful in relieving stress. So eat fresh fruits, vegetables rich in vitamins and meat and dairy products as much as possible.

Sleep deprivation is one of the chief aggravators of stress. Practicing sleep tactics along with stress-lowering tactics can help improve your quality of sleep.

Avoid caffeine as it increases stress levels by stimulating the central nervous system. Remember, an excess intake of caffeine will result in hyperactive moods and stress.

Physical activity is the best tool to reduce your stress. Make time for at least 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week.