Steps to Reduce Exposure to Carbon Monoxide. 1  Keep gas appliances properly adjusted. 2  Consider purchasing a vented space heater when replacing an unvented one. 3  Use proper fuel in kerosene space heaters. 4  Install and use an exhaust fan vented to outdoors over gas stoves. 5  Open flues when fireplaces are in use.
Indulge in Dark Chocolate. Dark chocolate in the diet can reduce stress in two ways â its chemical impact and its emotional impact. Chocolate feels like such an indulgence that it can be a real treat to simply savor a piece of it, and that feeling alone can help to reduce stress, says Meyerowitz.
Foods to Avoid. High-fat foods: Fatty foods such as meat or cheese dishes and many baked goods thicken our blood which in turn makes us feel tired, even lethargic. This is clearly not a good way to reduce stress! Even just one high-fat meal can increase our risk of a heart attack. Caffeine: Many of us deal with a stress-induced lack of sleep by turning to coffee, tea, and colas. Unfortunately, caffeine stays in our systems longer than many realize.