The pace at which we are living, accumulating toxins in body and harming our body daily, we are bound to get illnesses in one way or the other. The only way to reduce the effect is to adopt a holistic approach towards life.

We are bringing you one of the India leading holistic living expert, Mickey Mehta to provide you inputs on the same.

Mickey Mehta is India’s leading Holistic Health and Fitness Guru who has been at the forefront of the healthcare business for over 24 years. Using Vedic philosophies and the therapies of Tao, Zen, etc. his exercise routines have helped major Bollywood biggies, international super models and high net worth individuals pursue a stress free and healthy lifestyle.

Here’s to you, exclusive stress-antidotes from Mickey Mehta, India’s leading Holistic Health and Fitness Guru.

In words of Mickey Mehta: “Stress is a major cause for many medical conditions, one being coronary heart diseases. Stress causes hypertension, ventricular fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, narrowing of the arteries, increased LDL cholesterol levels, blocks and clots which ultimately lead to a heart attack.

No chocolates while stressed Physical activity helps to distress. People often over-eat to overcome feelings of boredom, depression, anxiety. Exercise releases endorphins or feel-good hormones.

Make a healthy change Cut down on tea, coffee & aerated waters, which aggravates stress. Have beverages like Soya milk, vegetables or fruit juices, natural water and Aloe-Vera juice that keep you fresh and healthy.

Water- a wonder drink Drink a lot of water! Water cools your internal heat, and also flushes toxins out, keeping you healthy, fresh and stress free

Improve your diet Try to follow a well thought out and balanced diet. Avoid or reduce foods with high saturated fat content like meat, eggs, butter, cheese and processed foods. Reduce your daily intake of caffeine and alcohol as they can aggravate stress.

Prioritizing your objectives Prioritize your objectives to have an organized, un-scattered focus. This will help in keeping to a planned schedule which translates into a smooth and stress-free day.

Exercise the toxins out Nothing helps relieve the body better than a dose of feel good endorphins which are released during an exercise routine. Simple stretching and regulated breathing can turn into an entire workout routine right in that bed, before you’ve even started your day!

Breathe in, Breathe out Deep breathing, pranayam and meditation works as wonders when its stress you talk about. They help one to gain their inner balance thereby closing the door on the face of stress forever.

Spending quality time with yourself A great way to beat the stress is to reconnect with your inner self and let your body channel positive energies from your immediate surrounds. Be it by taking a long walk on a bright day, a warm shower or relaxing in natural surroundings like the seaside or a patch of greenery.