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HONORING SENIORS

Stress: Stress can be wrapped in many different

packages such as:
Causes and Effects • Financial worries • Marriage problems

• Injury • Job
BY DEBRA PUGH • Illness • Care giving
• The death of a friend, • Concern about kids or
family member, or spouse grandkids

Studies show that stress can rob the body of vitamins
and minerals, which causes many of the symptoms and
ailments previously mentioned. For people who don’t eat
many raw fruits and vegetables, juicing them is a great
way to get lots of nutrients. Alternatives to juicing include
the Garden Trio, Leaf Greens, or BarleyLife Xtra, which
are packed with a combination of 18 different organic
fruits and vegetables that are juiced and put into a powder
to mix with water or juice; it’s a salad in a glass! There
are also many natural herbs that help the body to relax.
Composure is a mixture of 8 herbs that help the body to
Stress Causes Health Problems relax, or one can take extra for a good night’s sleep (call or
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Stress can affect the bones, heart, muscles, mood,
and even memory. Research has shown that stress Turn to God
contributes to up to 80% of major illnesses, such as Stress is a natural part of life, but it is important not to let
cardiovascular disease, mental disorders, digestive stress escalate to serious health problems. God promises in
conditions (ulcers, colitis, and irritable bowel Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed,
syndrome), injuries, nervous system diseases, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you,
endocrine and metabolic diseases, cancers, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Eating
musculoskeletal diseases, skin disorders, and healthy, relaxing, and putting your problems in God’s
infectious ailments of all kinds. Stress can even be hands can help to reduce the negative side effects of stress
the cause of serious weight gain or weight loss. and promote the “abundant life” God wants for everyone.
Ways to Relax and De-Stress your Body
However, stress is a part of life; there is no
escaping it. It is important for people to try and
find different ways to relax and de-stress their
bodies. One should plan to schedule at least 15
minutes each day for a variety of stress relievers,
such as a massage, time to pray or just to sit
quietly, stretching, breathing slowly, taking a hot Fibromyalgia and Fatigue: A Recipe for Feeling Fit and Healthy
bath, exercising, listening to relaxing music, or Author: Debra Pugh

playing games. Laughter is a great stress reliever. This 268 page book can help to improve your health. You will gain knowledge
However, what might relieve stress for one person from over 40 different doctors, chiropractors, naturopathic doctors, and medical
might actually cause stress for another person. experts of some of the causes of health problems in today’s world which can help
you get to the root of your own health challenges.
Some people need the company of others, while Learn about the importance of:
some people need more alone-time. Colon health Hormone balance
Detoxifying
Improving the immune system
pH balance Drinking enough water
Eat Healthy to Battle Stress Enzymes Lymphatic system
Exercise Sleep
It is common for people to eat more junk food for Learn about the dangers of:
comfort during stressful times. Unfortunately, Candida Constipation/diarrhea
Lyme disease
Leaky gut syndrome
the extra sugar and calories places more stress Parasites Stress
on the body, which can make them feel even This information can help educate people to improve their health, immune system, memory problems,
more frazzled. Research has shown that eating allergies, asthma, skin problems, arthritis, aches and pains, auto-immune problems, fatigue, headaches,
more fruits and vegetables and less junk food can menopause symptoms, PMS, thyroid imbalance, indigestion, healthy weight, sports performance, and have
energy.
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one’s problems less upsetting. Phone: 806-298-5504 Certified Personal Trainer
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Address: P.O. Box 193, Abernathy, TX 79311
Website: www.FibroandFit4Life.com Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology
Email: Debra@FibroandFit4Life.com 25 years of experience
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