For the average corporate woman, hers can be a very demanding job and lifestyle- what with a busy work schedule that starts with breakfast, meetings and ends with evening cocktails(with series of paper work to do in between this period), one wonders how she's been able to cope.But be it as it may, an active corporate woman is no super human.She needs to apply the brakes at times in order not to break down from excessive stress.

Experts believe that to cope with the demands of a corporate job,she will do herself a great deal of favour by eating properly and follow a healthy lifestyle.With that you will stay alive and be in good condition to get to the top of your career.

The following put together by the experts are ways to maintain that healthy lifestyle:-

Feeling relaxed is an important part of maintaining good spiritual and mental health.And there's no way you can be relaxed while you are tired......, The most common causes of tiredness are stress, pressure,lack of exercise, no time for yourself and not getting enough sleep. Some experts believed that you'll sleep better if you avoid food and drinks that high in sugar and caffeine.

You should also cut down on salty foods and avoid too much alcohol before bedtime.If you are used to doing some exercise before going to bed, be sure to finish the exercise routine at least three hours before you go to bed so you're not pumped up.Keeping regular sleep times also help,.

The best way of getting it is to eat a healthy breakfast. It is to note that skipping breakfast is a big no- no.This is because your metabolic rates slow down to preserve energy and you"ll be exhausted by mid-morning.So always make time for breakfast, either before you leave home or soon after you get to the office. Your breakfast should include protein and carbonhydrates. Also, sitting in one position in front of the computer can sap your energy- take short, but regular breaks in which you can stretch your legs. In a survey to ascertain the problems desk-bound workers face, it was found that eye strain and headaches were amongs the four major health risks. So starring at a computer all day continually depletes energy levels resulting in headaches and irritated eyes.To prevent this, look out of the window regularly or where you don't open the window because of the AC, gaze into the distance frequently, ideally every  two to three minutes.

Emotional problems can also mean a drop in energy levels. If you feel problems are weighing you down or leave you agitated, find someone to unburden yourself to like a friend or your religion counsellor.

Doctors are starting to attribute more and more illness in mordern society to stress, including , Ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and migraines. High blood pressure, heart disease and even cancer are also connected.In her book, 500 of the most Important stress-busting tips you'll ever need,Suzannah Oliver says if someone at work is starting to raise your blood pressure, you can change your stress response instantly.Have an amusing image of the person.You will be surprised to find how this calms you down.Oliver also suggests giving yourself about five minutes to wind down by opening joke e-mails to have a good laugh. Apart from these give yourseif permission to be less than perfect and share your work load with your colleagues.

No one should have to be cool, calm and professional all the time.A good belly-laugh is said to be an excellent immune booster, helps relieve tension and will leave you feeling alive and refreshed.Remember also, that the push to be efficient and productive can wear you out physically.Your brain needs down time. In other words you need to let go at times.Watch more comedies and also pass on those funny e-mails.

Aerobic exercise, like walking, jogging, running, swimming, and cycling, cause you to breathe more deeply and makes your heart work harder to pump blood.More oxygen to the blood releases those feel- good endorphins. Improved blood circulation also improves your concentration levels at the office.What's more, working off excess fat will help you look and feel good and also build your physical strength.Of course,it's not always easy to find the time for exercise, but make the effort. It would do you a world of good.Enrol in a gym.

A healthy office- Using a computer in an office all day has been found to be a definite health risk.Research has shown that photocopiers, laser printers,computers and fax machines give off ozone(a gas that can cause allergic attacks, headaches and itchy eyes ) and black carbon dust, which is also an irritant.A green pot plant can mop up some of this gases.

Diet-You've already been told how a good breakfast helps keep your blood sugar levels up giving you more energy.A nutritious break fast also makes it easier to resist an enormous lunch and the inevitable lethargy this result in during the afternoon.Modern diet is filled with processed, ready meals and junk foods which adversely affect our health in various ways.Though it's hard to give up saturated fats, salts and sugar but we can find a balance by eating more of the foods your body needs to carry out its normal functions and repair itself.These include five portion a day of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are our principal sources of anti-oxidants.Anti-oxidants neutralises damaging molecules called free radicals, and help you stay healthy.