Transcript: Stress is a part of life; these tips can bring some relief.  We all have stress in our lives, whether it’s from long hours at work, the challenge of raising a family or day-to-day annoyances like traffic.  Reducing stress is a good way to increase productivity, stay healthy, and enjoy life more.  Here are a few simple ways to get started: One powerful way to prevent stress is to incorporate regular exercise into your daily routine. Walking just 20 minutes a day can change your body chemistry in a way that reduces stress significantly.    This is because aerobic exercise causes the body to produce endorphins, which are neurotransmitters that resemble opiates and create a sense of well-being.  It’s a legal drug: endorphins stand for “endogenous” or internal morphine, which is how the name came about.  Making dietary changes can help keep stress levels low.  Reducing consumption of stimulants like caffeine and sugar—which can make you more susceptible to stress—helps get your body back into a healthful balance.  Sometimes people drink alcohol to relieve stress, but be aware that this can be counter-productive because alcohol is a depressant.  Taking a daily multi-vitamin can also help strengthen your body to better cope with stress.  Many nutritionists also recommend taking vitamin C and calcium supplements in addition to your daily vitamin.  Getting enough oxygen to your body is critical when stress starts to build. If you are feeling anxious, focus on breathing deeply in through your nose and out through your mouth repeatedly.  This can also help to slow your heart rate.  Also, thinking of pleasing things, like puppies, can take you out of a stressful moment and into a better frame of mind.  Learning to control our anxiety through breathing, exercise, and short breaks can be very helpful in reducing stress.  With these tips, you can become calmer in the center of the storm.  If you are interested in learning more about this topic, check out other videos and sources on this subject.