Stressed Out? Discover Ancient Wisdom Backed by Modern Science

It might sound surprising, but there's one simple action you need to take if you're frequently stressed.

A recent study, highlighted in a special CNN article, found that the more routine and organized your life is, the less likely you are to suffer from chronic stress. Based on this research, the World Health Organization issued new recommendations for adopting a more routine lifestyle: "Exercise daily, smile as much as possible, limit media consumption, especially news, and reconnect with social ties you might have neglected," the recommendations state.

Dr. Choi, a Chinese physician who endorses these recommendations, suggests incorporating regular physical activity into your routine. "Regular exercise, regardless of the type, can wondrously help overcome psychological stress," he says. "Since we're all affected by stress, try to structure your busy life into a routine. Doing the same things every day, even eating the same meals, can prevent stress."

And what did Maimonides (Rambam) say about this? Surprisingly, his advice on eating the same food daily aligns with this approach.

Yitzhak Ben Uri, one of the founders of natural medicine in Israel who intensely studied and lived by Maimonides' teachings, wrote that "in all his medical writings, Maimonides consistently emphasizes the importance of correct eating habits and the removal of waste from the body as essential for maintaining health."

Maimonides' recommendations included not eating when you're not hungry, maintaining regular exercise and bowel movements, and adhering to a routine diet with as little deviation as possible.

In this context, Maimonides writes: "The types of harm vary greatly according to the changes in types of food." He defines changes in food as 'types of harm.'