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.
Certain foods and nutrients can help you lower cortisol post-workout or in the evening before bed. Others need to be avoided because they activate the brain in a way that leads to elevated cortisol release and excessive stress. This article will give you the top 10 foods that help you balance cortisol. Also included are 10 foods to avoid because they unnecessarily increase cortisol and impede optimal body composition. You can read more about these foods here. #1: Cold Water Fish: Salmon, Whitefish, Sardines & Anchovies.