Stress Management Psychologist Donald A. Tubesing related stress to the tension on a violin string. Stress can be managed and its effects reduced. Exercise, meditation and relaxation techniques, attitude changes and improved nutrition are some effective ways to handle stress. Stress can increase the need for certain nutrients since it alters our metabolic process. For example, an increased metabolic rate means an increased rate in the burning of carbohydrates.
Stress is closely related to nutrition.
This is why the B complex and C vitamins are the cores of all anti-stress vitamin supplements. Nutritional Support for the Nervous System Researchers have found B-complex vitamins to be vital in maintaining proper function of the nervous system. All B-complex vitamins are interdependent. Because they are water soluble, they are easily washed away with urine and perspiration and must be replaced daily. The B-complex vitamins have the closest association with the health of the nervous system.