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or antistress
: serving to prevent or alleviate stress and especially emotional or physical stress
It will include … free massages and other anti-stress activities …—
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Patrice Drago… looked at the antistress effects of various meditation techniques …—Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman… foods that are hypothesised to have an anti-stress role in the body …—Susie Burrell
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Each treatment includes infrared or re-energizing mattresses, weighted anti-stress blankets and cryo-effect masks for a holistic experience.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Another skin-loving food, avocado contains significant amounts of potassium, as well as magnesium, an anti-stress mineral that promotes sleep and muscle relaxation by helping to counteract cortisol.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
Identifying higher levels of healthy lactobacillus in the guts of people engaging in good anti-stress behaviors.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Try a new taste According to a study carried out by Swinburne University in Melbourne, chewing gum can have significant anti-stress effects.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
Forest Lungs Anti-Stress Fragrance Travel Spray If your anxiety is triggered when traveling or in social settings try The Nue Co.’s Forest Lungs travel spray, which is an anti-stress fragrance supplement that delivers the healing effects of nature.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
Last week, Meghan Markle was spotted in Montecito in an autumnal outfit—and wearing an anti-stress patch made by NuCalm.
—Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
Similar kinds of anti-stress quick fixes have found fans in the past—and faced a fair level of skepticism in the process.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2023
The lavender, vetiver, and chamomile scent has anti-stress properties that deliver the healing effect of nature.
—Olivia Evans, womenshealthmag.com, 17 May 2023
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Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Another skin-loving food, avocado contains significant amounts of potassium, as well as magnesium, an anti-stress mineral that promotes sleep and muscle relaxation by helping to counteract cortisol.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 June 2025
Identifying higher levels of healthy lactobacillus in the guts of people engaging in good anti-stress behaviors.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Try a new taste According to a study carried out by Swinburne University in Melbourne, chewing gum can have significant anti-stress effects.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023
Forest Lungs Anti-Stress Fragrance Travel Spray If your anxiety is triggered when traveling or in social settings try The Nue Co.’s Forest Lungs travel spray, which is an anti-stress fragrance supplement that delivers the healing effects of nature.
—Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
Last week, Meghan Markle was spotted in Montecito in an autumnal outfit—and wearing an anti-stress patch made by NuCalm.
—Town & Country, 15 Aug. 2023
Similar kinds of anti-stress quick fixes have found fans in the past—and faced a fair level of skepticism in the process.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2023
The lavender, vetiver, and chamomile scent has anti-stress properties that deliver the healing effect of nature.
—Olivia Evans, womenshealthmag.com, 17 May 2023
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“Anti-stress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-stress. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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