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.
Almonds. Almonds are packed with variety of nutrients that help the body de-stress, notes the Cleveland Clinic. These include vitamin E to improve immunity, B vitamins that decrease anxiety and omega-3 fatty acids and magnesium to keep levels of the stress hormone cortisol low. Aim for an ounce a day, about 23 nuts.
They discovered that subjects following a alpha-lactalbumin-rich diet experienced reductions in cortisol levels after undergoing acute stress compared to those adhering to a casein protein-rich diet. Whey protein, which is found in foods such as yogurt and ricotta cheese, is a rich source of alpha-lactalbumin.