Hyper-competitiveness, multitasking<\/strong>, problems balancing work and family responsibilities, social instability, the culture of optimisation, excessive workloads, poor time management<\/strong>… We live in a world that moves at a dizzying pace and constantly demands our all. It comes as no surprise, then, that chronic stress<\/strong> is now a real epidemic that has a highly negative impact<\/strong> on our state of health and well-being.<\/p>\n But not all stress is bad<\/strong>. Cinthya Molina, psychologist at SHA, tells us that \u201cstress is a natural<\/strong>, innate and instinctive mechanism<\/strong> that we need to survive because it helps us achieve our goals and challenges and keeps us on alert for any threat<\/strong>. The problem is when acute stress, which is good and necessary, becomes chronic<\/strong> and we don\u2019t know how to manage it\u201d.<\/p>\n Stress affects the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels equally, which is why the best and most effective way to treat it is through a holistic programme<\/strong> that combines a personalised nutrition and physical exercise plan with different medical areas, natural therapies and state-of-the-art technologies.<\/p>\n The Stress Management<\/strong> Focused Pack <\/strong>aims to identify the situations that contribute to increased stress levels in order to reduce<\/strong> the associated unwanted symptoms<\/strong>, such as fatigue, anxiety, insomnia or irritability. We do this through an exhaustive analysis that allows us to detect the causes and triggers<\/strong> of stress and, based on the data we obtain, we design a completely personalised plan for each guest. These are the tips from SHA\u2019s multidisciplinary team to help you keep stress under control.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Acidic foods, such as meat, eggs, coffee or dairy products, increase the secretion of the stress hormone called cortisol<\/strong>, and refined sugars create mental fog and confusion, in turn causing many emotional ups and downs<\/strong>. In contrast, seasonal fruit and vegetables, whole grains, pulses, seeds, nuts and seaweed provide all the healthy nutrients your body needs to function at its best<\/strong> and will make you more resilient to stress.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Regular exercise has undoubted physical benefits, such as weight control<\/strong> and strengthening bones, muscles and the immune system, as well as mental and emotional benefits. The body releases endorphins and hormones<\/strong> when we exercise, such as serotonin and norepinephrine, boosting mood and helping to control stress while reducing negative feelings <\/strong>related to depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Among a host of benefits, getting a good night\u2019s sleep<\/strong> every night makes us more productive, increases brain function, strengthens the immune system<\/strong> and balances emotions. For better sleep hygiene, eat a light dinner<\/strong> two or three hours before going to bed; do moderate physical exercise, but never at night; avoid activities in bed that make it difficult to get a good night\u2019s sleep, such as watching TV, reading or checking social media, and create a sleep-positive environment<\/strong>: the bedroom should be in complete darkness, well-ventilated but without draughts, silent and with no electronic devices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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