{"id":178272,"date":"2022-12-01T17:25:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/?p=178272"},"modified":"2025-08-23T11:47:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-23T11:47:50","slug":"top-5-natural-ways-to-cope-with-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/all\/others\/homeopathy\/top-5-natural-ways-to-cope-with-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Natural Ways to Cope with Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

By <\/strong>Kyle Buchanan, Wellness Expert<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s December already. I know – I\u2019m shocked too. We\u2019re at the end of 2022, and although this year has brought us closer towards normalcy than in years past, it\u2019s still been a year of surprises, setbacks and stress for many of us.<\/p>\n

A lot of us are experiencing a higher level of stress than we\u2019re used to. If you\u2019re like me, getting \u201cback to normal\u201d in terms of a social life has brought with it its own set of stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

And beyond the stressors of daily life, whether that\u2019s work, family, the news or politics (or realistically, a combination of all of those things), the holiday season is approaching, which can bring with it its own set of expectations and pressures.<\/p>\n

When it comes to stress management, there are many ways to approach it – diet, sleep, natural remedies, etc.\u00a0 What I want to emphasize is that these approaches do all work separately BUT – where things really shine, is when they\u2019re used together,<\/strong> because they all complement each other and add up holistically to a stronger you!<\/p>\n

So without further ado, here are my top 5 natural Ways to Cope with stress:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Cut back on added sugar and ultra-processed carbohydrates.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

WHAT? As IF I am suggesting this in the beginning of the holiday season. But please, hear me out. I\u2019m not saying never, but I would like to point out (as innocently as I can) that added sugars in the diet, which are found primarily in foods rich in ultra-processed carbohydrates (think a corn-based cereal breakfast, or a white bagel for lunch or a chocolate chip muffin for a snack) are associated with higher perceived stress, as well as an increase in anxiety.1<\/sup><\/p>\n

There are a few contributing factors behind this association, one of which being how these foods can negatively affect our blood sugar. Put simply, these foods can contribute to your blood sugar being less stable, which can translate into you <\/em>feeling less stable and grounded.<\/p>\n

So, this is not to say never include these foods, it\u2019s the holidays – let\u2019s enjoy! But we can be more selective of when we include them because we know that they can have a negative impact on our stress load.<\/p>\n

And just a little tip, these sorts of foods are particularly problematic when they\u2019re consumed in the absence<\/em> of fiber or protein, so make those two categories your friends over the holidays!<\/p>\n

2. Include these key stress nutrients\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There are 3 nutrient categories I focus on and recommend to support the body\u2019s stress response.<\/p>\n