Know Your Body: Tips for Managing Allergies and Stress

It is time to realize triggers does not only apply to foods we eat, change in weather, certain fabrics, but also our daily lives.

The foods we consume can promote allergy reactions as well as slow us down. I know we are told increased sugars and carbs can affect us. Yes, they can as well as increase the inflammation in joints and if you are diagnosed with certain GI issues you too can be affected. The food can deplete energy and either make a delay in your fitness workouts, change your attitude escalating disagreements .

I always say this “know your body”. Know after consuming specific foods a change. I am aware we think if it is considered “healthy”, we should not have a problem. Uh no. Sometimes it’s the spice that triggers us, or the food. Example of me….

If I eat too much of any green lettuce no matter, I will get bloated or begin to itch. Sometimes just a smite of sodium my lips swell and I get again all itchy. Does it happen all the time, well no but it does happen. Because of these reactions I become easily irritable. It was a process of elimination after speaking to an allergist.

I know this quick write us may have zero meaning to many but for those that experience unknown reactions just a suggestion. Slowly eliminate foods and make a decision.

Now the biggest trigger can be STRESS. Stress can trigger so many things, inflammation flares in joints, irritability, metabolism slow down, GI abnormality and a few other attributes. Know your body. With STRESS I encourage few minutes during your day to take brief walks, stretches, find a space for a few minutes of quiet time if you’re in the office to just do some breathing. Develop a workout routine, take evening walks or morning and or evening meditation.

Your LIFE, your Joy, your Health it is all priceless so take care of you.