Stress Awareness Month: Tips & Tricks to Unwind Anywhere

“Exercise is a great way to de-stress. It keeps your body and mind healthy, boosts your endorphins, and relieves tension.” —Steve Gratkins, M.S., exercise physiologist at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona

Read on for more top fitness tips and tricks.

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“Consume some carbohydrates. Whether it’s fruit and nuts/nut butter, cereal and milk, cheese and crackers, or half a sandwich, carbohydrates help to release serotonin into the brain, which can have a calming effect.”—Susan Piergeorge, nutritionist at Golden Door in San Marcos, California

Read on for more top nutrition tips and tricks.

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“Focus on your breath and slow it down and repeat this until you feel a calming.” —Leslie White, fitness director at Cal-a-Vie Health Spa in Vista, California

Read on for more top mind-body-spirit tips and tricks.

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“Get at least eight hours of sleep every night.” —Elysian Spa & Health Club at The Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Read on for more top skin-care tips and tricks.

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