As I mentioned before, if we want to boost our immune system not to get sick and not to gain some extra pounds, we have to take care of stress overload. 
My son sent me this article “Ten ways to beat stress in 10 minutes or less” by Alison Kotch, Best Life, a couple of days ago. I would like to share some of the tips from the mentioned article because they are a valuable addition to my Six Instant Mood Boosters.
One second: Swear
Researchers at England’s University of East Anglia Norwich looked into leadership styles and found that using swear words can reduce stress and boost camaraderie among coworkers. Good luck, #!$*&^*@!
Five seconds: Pop fish oil
According to research from the University of Pittsburgh, people with the highest blood levels of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids are happier, less impulsive, and more agreeable. Try a daily supplement of 400 milligrams each of EPA and DHA fish oils
30 seconds: Know your hoku
Acupressure is a quick tension releaser, according to researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University who found it can reduce stress by up to 39 percent. For fast relief, massage your hoku (the fleshy part between the thumb and index finger) for 20 to 30 seconds. “This is the universal pressure point for easing upper-body tension,” says Patrice Winter, a spokeswoman for the American Physical Therapy Association.
30 seconds: Sit back
Forget what you’ve been told about sitting up straight to relieve tension in your back. Researchers at the University of Alberta Hospital in Canada found that leaning back at a 135-degree angle is the best sitting position for alleviating back pain.
One minute: Add garlic
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham believe they’ve figured out why garlic is good for heart health, and their finding implies it’s a powerful stress buster too. When you digest garlic’s main ingredient, organosulfur allicin, your body produces hydrogen sulfide, which relaxes blood vessels and increases blood flow.
Five minutes: Take a YouTube timeout
Just the anticipation of laughing decreases the stress hormones dopac, cortisol, and epinephrine by 38, 39, and 70 percent, respectively, according to researchers at Loma Linda University in California. And when researchers at the University of Maryland showed short movie clips to study participants, those who watched funny films experienced a 22 percent increase in blood flow to their hearts.
10 minutes: Just do it
Kissing or hugging your wife can reduce stress because it raises levels of oxytocin, the hormone associated with bonding and love, say researchers at the University of North Carolina. And a Scottish researcher found that having sex regularly lowers anxiety, stress, and blood pressure. Read the whole article.
Of course, we always have to remember to breathe, smile 
and be happy.
Irina Wardas, HHC
Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert
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Just found this blog from a tweet on Twitter… absolutely superb! Already use some of the tips in my work and appreciate the comprehensiveness and down to earth approach. More of that’s needed out there so more power to you! Warmly, Sharon