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CONTENTS
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Chapter 1 -What is Stress?
Recognizing Stress, Understanding Stress, The General Adaptation Syndrome, Stress: A Healthy View, Can Stress be Measured?, Effective Stress Management
Chapter 2 – Develop Positive Coping Strategies
Chemical Dependencies, Seven Steps to a Stress-Busting Attitude, Calming the Mind and Body, Learning How to Breathe, Progressive, Relaxation
Chapter 3 – Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep Deprivation in the United States, The Problem with Sleeping Pills, Improving Sleep Quality Naturally, Melatonin, 5-HTP, L-theanine, Valerian
Chapter 4 – Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels
Understanding Blood Sugar Control, What Does All This Biochemistry Have to Do with Stress?, The Negative Effects of Excess Cortisol, Stabilizing Blood Sugar Levels is a Key to Stress Management, PGX is the Key, Eat to Support Blood Sugar Control
Chapter 5 – Nourish Your Body and Brain
Key Dietary Recommendations, Key Nutrients to Protect Against Stress
Chapter 6 – Manage YourLife
The Importance of Time Management, Stress and Relationships, Develop Health Habits, The Anti-Stress Benefits of Regular Exercise
Chapter 7 – Use Natural Products
Serotonin, Antidepressant drugs, Alternatives to SSRIs, 5-HTP, SAMe, Nutritional Products for Stress and Anxiety, L-theanine, PharmaGABA, Key Botanical Medicines for Stress, Ginseng, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Lavender
Appendices
Appendix A – The Stress Scale
Appendix B – Frequently Asked Questions on PGX
Appendix C – Glycemic Index, Carbohydrate Content, and Glycemic Load of Selected Foods
Appendix D – The Optimal Health Food Pyramid
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