My friend says stress is causing my eye to twitch, Is she right?
Stress can do all sorts of weird things to your body, and an eye twitch is one of them. Being stressed, short on sleep, or too loaded on caffeine can overexcite the tiny muscles that control blinking—and they respond to such stimuli faster than any other muscles in your body. Try calming the twitch with light rubbing or slow, circular massage. A hot compress can also help by stimulating blood flow. If the twitching is a regular occurrence, you might need more magnesium, which is essential for muscle relaxation. You can safely boost your magnesium intake with a 200- to 400-milligram supplement (talk to your doctor first), or do it the tasty way by eating more foods like almonds, spinach, tofu, and sunflower seeds.
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