Tip of the Month

“Manage your stress.”

Stress affects us in different ways, physically and emotionally.  Chronic stress can suppress your immune system and if it causes an increase in heart rate and blood pressure it may damage the artery walls.  Use a stress coping mechanism (NOT FOOD) to manage your stress: positive self-talk, a 15 to 20 minute time out, physical activity, and/or doing an activity you enjoy