TAKE 2 MINUTES: You can do this anywhere, at your desk, on the bus, waiting for a train.Sit down and take a few deep breaths, focusing on how your body feels. Notice your body pressing against the chair, your feet on the floor, your hands resting in your lap.Then do a mental body...

and reactions in this way can help you achieve a state of calm. 4 EAT EGGSThey’re a good source of the de-stressing amino acid taurine. ‘This inhibits adrenaline and helps your body eliminate the stress hormone cortisol,’ says pharmacist Shabir Daya from

and reactions in this way can help you achieve a state of calm. For similar tips, visit www.netdoctor.co.uk.4 EAT EGGSThey’re a good source of the de-stressing amino acid taurine. ‘This inhibits adrenaline and helps your body eliminate the stress hormone

As the early morning sun creeps over the herbscented hillside, five people are making the graceful shapes of Qigong, a Chinese martial art, in front of a Portuguese farmhouse. One of them, however, is less than elegant. I'm abiding by the no-caffeine rule on my Purescapes a...

Whether you're in London for a daily commute or a bit of casual sightseeing, one fact remains: the capital is stressful.  But between the mania of speeding cyclists, big red buses and heckling street vendors lies an oasis of calm in the form

Best for fitness: kickboxingOpt for non-contact cardio kickboxing which combines aerobics, boxing and martial arts, if you're aiming to max out your calorie burn.You'll easily wave goodbye to 500 calories in a one-hour class and have fun at the same time: as well as being a fabul...

sugar products are all stimulants, so will not calm you down. If you're stressed, steer clear of tea, coffee and cigarettes - keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking water instead or chamomile tea.2. 'I can definitely deal with this'Think up a self

and improve the workings of your central nervous system. Try this exercise: sit somewhere quiet, with your legs crossed and eyes closed. Place your hands together loosely, thumbs touching, in front of your belly button. Breathe calmly for 15 seconds and allow

.When your eyes are fully relaxed, you can't help but feel less frazzled.Cure worry on your own If you want to uncover your inner calm, seek some solitude. 'Being with other people all the time, no matter how loving or wonderful they may be, interferes

‘I’ve got too much to do’Stress weapon: One Boots Stress Equilibrium capsule, £9.99 (for 14), daily.The ammo: 'This supplement contains Lactium, a milk derivative that inhibits anxiety in the brain,' says the British Dietetic Association's Catherine Collins.You say: 'I get worked...