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The physical side of stress buildup OUTLOOK Friday February 1WJ Pae Stress been under study lately by all kinds of experts as Its conse quences seem to be taking a greater and greater toll on us Pressures tension and frustrations can arise at home on the job or in any area of endeavor Physical results of stress Include everything from sleeplessness headaches and Door digestion to ulcers and high blood pressure General practice doctors report levels of certain nutrients Your and adrenal glands secrete that regulate body tunc lions including blood pressure and energy levels depression and nervous exhaustion can occur if these glands arc overworked or arc not supplied with the nutrition they mire for proper functioning itam and SI Iho Physical that of the patients they sec have some symptoms which have no ap parent physical cause Many of these symptoms are attributed to stress So what can you do about stress without resorting to drugs Drugs do not after all handle stress They just a certain numbness to it Studies have shown thit at stressful times like when the whole family is coming home for the holidays our bodies use higher vitamins arc essential to the work of these glands and increased Intake of these vitamins can help the body fight fatigue and Irritability associated with stress Wheal germ yeast kidney and arc good dietary sources of these nutrients and vitamin supplements arc also available at local health food Calcium and magnesium are minerals which work together in the functioning of the brain and nervous system Calcium deficiency con tributes to nervousness and this is another nutrient that can counteract stress by strengthening our natural physical balance The worst thing about stress is that it gives us a feeling that we can I cope and this makes it even more difficult to think and act calm 1 As we rush around we arc mare likely to grab a chocolate bar or other law nutrition snack than to tnki the llnu for good meal Tin slim also brings increased Hon of andor alcohol As you can imagine poor nutrition weakens body natural defences imbalances can tread severe emotional reactions a psychiatrist or seeking escape with drugs try a natural an poach to Many people find stress tan get tin best of if they get the nutrition they need 265 Gudph St Georgetown 8731868 SUNDAY BRUNCH 1 a 2 AUyoucanaatl Enjoy a on of croissants muffins The Tanning Centres sweetheart of a sale Warm someones heart with a golden gift certificate from The Tanning Centre Make it the best Valentines Day yet TEN SESSIONS IQ00 ONLY Until Feb 151987 GOING SOUTH YOU LUCKY DAWG Enjoy ALL your vacation in the sun by greatly reducing your risk to bum A basetan from The Tanning Centre will almost ensure a more enjoyable holiday Join the hundreds ot vacationers who have already benefitted from this revolutionary idea and become a seasoned traveller The Tanning Centre 120 Mill St Georgetown 8779766 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK