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Eat Smart: Quality Foods to Improve Sleep and Reduce Stress
The Dr. Hyman Show
Know Your Mind States: From Red to Green
Understanding the spectrum of mental states is crucial for managing stress effectively. A healthy stress response involves a quick peak during stress followed by a fast recovery. However, underlying stress can persist even in moments of apparent calm, revealing chronic low-grade stress that accumulates over time. It's essential to recognize our baseline state when not actively coping with stressors, as many carry an unconscious burden of tension. Mindfulness practices, such as body check-ins, can help identify this hidden stress and encourage relaxation. The 'red mind' represents an active stress response when faced with immediate threats, while the 'yellow mind' indicates a baseline level of stress that often goes unnoticed, influenced by cognitive load and environmental demands. Conversely, the 'green mind' signifies a true resting state, free from low-grade stress. Tools like heart rate variability can provide insights into stress levels, underscoring the importance of tracking our responses to different environments and inputs.
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