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  • 2009
    • July
      • Relieve Your Stress With Meditation
        07/23/09
        Most of us lead busy, fast-paced lives. We have too much to do and too little time, and may be dealing with career pressures, family difficulties, or financial problems on top of everything else. Doctors have known for some time that there is a direct link between stress and a variety of health prob

      • The Effects of Stress on the Immune System
        07/23/09
        Hans Selye (1907-1982) was the Hungarian endocrinologist who coined the phrase "stress" in 1936. His original definitions of stress were physical as a result of his work studying rats to find a new hormone. He noticed that when they were deprived of food, worked hard and had drugs injected

      • Coping With Mommy Stress
        07/23/09
        Mommy Stress isn't a term you will hear until you become a stressed out Mommy yourself. It can almost feel like an impossible task to prepare meals, be the perfect Mother and partner, keep a clean house and meet all the social commitments on a daily basis. Contributing to the Mommy Stress is th

      • Relieve Stress Through Humor
        07/10/09
        Stress bans us from living an enjoyable life. It creeps up on our mind through our own deeds which are continuously becoming more and more stressful and just somehow affects us from acting wisely in difficult situations. You can and you should find ways to let off some steam from your mind in a cons

      • The Most Effective Instant Stress Relief Techniques
        07/10/09
        There are few instant stress relief techniques which can help you to feel better if you have noticed that stress is overwhelming you. If you carefully follow the instructions, you will see how your body and mind are reducing tension and anxiety.

        Take a deep breath
        There are a lot of

    • May
      • How to Use Aromatherapy to Manage Stress
        05/20/09
        Aromas play a huge part in our lives. When you wake up, perhaps you are greeted by the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls baking on the stove. As you travel to work in the morning, maybe you smell oil outside the car. With so many smells and aromas around us, is it any wonder today that some smells are m

      • Aquarium Therapy Is A Proven Stress Reliever For Everyone
        05/20/09
        Taking time to watch and interact with pets, provides a welcome break from the stress of daily cares and concerns. Aquariums are ideal for creating a soothing, tranquil, meditative place to relax and connect with nature, in your home or office. They can even pull your kids away from mindless TV to l

      • Relaxation Tips That Will Help Reduce the Stress in Your Life!
        05/02/09
        Learning to relax is a vital skill because our instinctive responses to stress are often more harmful than the stress itself. When things are not going as planned and we begin to feel the anxiety building up we have a tendency to overreact to some of the most insignificant situations. Think about th

      • 10 Ways to Reduce Stress in 10 Minutes Or Less
        05/02/09
        Sometimes we assume that changes have to be epic, and that we have to overhaul our entire lives in order to reduce our stress. I disagree. I believe that small changes add up to big changes over time, and that doing less can actually help us accomplish more. Think of stress as weeds in a garden-if y

      • Finding Your Own Key to Stress Relief
        05/02/09
        There is so much stress in today's world. It is no surprise that anxiety and stress type disorders continue to mount in volume. More and more people need to seek out relief for their stress because weight of it is causing any number of issues in their life. Stress adds to physical ailments such

    • February
      • Dealing With Panic Attacks - What is the Most Important Factor in Coping With Panic Attacks?
        02/15/09
        Dealing with panic attacks is not really that complicated. You just need to understand what causes anxiety and panic attacks, and what triggers them so that you can avoid them or eliminate them completely.

        A panic attack occurs when your adrenal glands overreact to the signal sent by your

      • Stressed? - Ease Into Relaxation in 5 Easy Steps
        02/15/09
        If you feel stressed, that's a good indication that you have a lot of things in your life that are causing stress. Oh, you already knew that?

        You might not be able to get rid of all of your stressors, at least not right away. It can take a while to get a different job, a new car or c

      • Stress Management - 5 Steps to Successfully Manage Stress
        02/15/09
        Stress is a common problem that many people face in hectic, fast paced lives. It can affect productivity and feelings of fulfillment and satisfaction. In extreme cases, it can become overwhelming or begin to manifest in physical illnesses or depression. It is important to reduce the effects of stres

  • 2008
    • October
      • Discover the Different Massage Types
        10/14/08
        The standard massage treatment has flourished recently to include much more specific treatments concentrating on various areas of the body. You may not be aware that there is most probably a massage treatment for your particular ailment.

        Swedish massage therapy: This is the most common ty

      • What to Do For Anxiety? - Top 7 Tips to Control Anxiety
        10/14/08
        When anxiety attacks you unexpectedly you are caught unawares and put in a spot where you really don't know what to do to stop anxiety. As much as it is really handy to call people and rely on support, where possible, it is always handy to be prepared and armed with tips to combat anxiety - it

      • Unique Uses For Aromatherapy Essential Oils
        10/14/08
        Oil aromatherapy is a popular method used by many to reduce stress and scent the interior air of your home with a pleasant flower or herbal fragrance. There are a wide variety of aromatherapy oils available, lending themselves to a plethora of different purposes. You will find aromatherapy essential

      • Stress and Cortisol Levels - What is the Connection?
        10/14/08
        Cortisol is a chemical substance produced by the adrenal glands. When the levels of cortisol in the blood stream become high the HPA axis feedback mechanism turns off the corticotrophin-releasing hormone. This is a signal for the brain and adrenal glands to decrease the production of cortisol. Under

      • Can Stress Kill?
        10/14/08
        Most of us suffer from stress at some level, but can stress really lead to death? The answer might surprise you.

        Many people assume that traumatic experiences like the death of a spouse or loved one, buying a home, or losing a job would be the greatest cause for stress. But everyday aggra

      • Effects of Stress
        10/14/08
        Stress is a part of daily life. Everyone has stress. Some people appear to have more stress than others. Stress is one way we react to specific events in our life. There are times when you might feel that too much is happening at once and feel overwhelmed. Other times, you feel the pressure of time

      • Using Laughter to Reduce Stress
        10/14/08
        If you had to find a single best, one-size-fits-all solution to reduce stress, it has to be laughter. Laughter is the purest form of human expression that transcends all ages, castes, creeds, religions and other differences.

        Time and again, research has shown that laughter is the best med

      • Using Music to Help Relieve Stress
        10/14/08
        Music can be a great tool to help you relax and get rid of the day to day stresses that effect you. It is such a powerful tool that there are even music therapy courses that focus specifically on the subject. For the casual user, it is important to ensure that you choose the right kind of music thou

    • July
      • Stress Relief Massage - Stress Management Through Massage Therapy
        07/14/08
        Our body is like a car engine. To function properly, it needs all the essential parts to perform efficiently. All the parts are subject to wear and tear. In order to survive, our body needs to have a regular maintenance. With today high stress lifestyle, our bodies are always in demand to perform op

    • June
      • Empowering You - Living Stress Free and With Normal Blood Pressure
        06/24/08
        Identifying Stress
        It is not clear whether stress causes hypertension or not. But one thing is certain. Stress is a contributor to hypertension. Studies have shown that stress control can certainly help in lowering high blood pressure. One other thing is certain, and that is that chronic stres

    • May
      • Stress And Weight Gain - How Do They Connect?
        05/22/08
        Stress and weight gain - these 2 are said to go "hand-in-hand", by many researches that study the effect of stress on weights.

        How does stress come about in the first place?

        It's the result of our life that's so fast-paced; that's trying to do too many

      • Can We Do Something About Anxiety And Panic Attacks?
        05/11/08
        Contrary to believe, anxiety disorder is more prevalent in our society than initial thought and generally affects women more than men. In the US alone, almost 20% of the adult population is affected by some form of this mental condition. The various forms of anxiety related disorders include specifi

    • April
      • Laughter Is Good For What Ails You.
        04/27/08
        When I was a kid I used to read Readers Digest and one section I always think of was "Laughter is the best medicine". As I have gotten older I have come to realize that laughter may not be the best medicine but it sure is good medicine for what ails you. It's hard to be sad, depressed

      • A Secret Stress Management Tip Is Living Your Life Purpose
        04/03/08
        One of the best stress management tips is living your life purpose. As a stress management way of living it has to be at the top of the list.The idea of an ideal kept before the mind as a reason for living certainly has something magnetic about it. We are all here for a purpose and to accomplish a c

    • March
      • Anger Management - Taking Control of Your Reactions
        03/26/08
        Anger management refers to the system of psychological techniques that help to manage uncontrollable anger and emotional reactions to unpleasant situations.

        Learning to control your anger is not complicated once you apply a few basic principles and anger techniques. Just remember that it

      • The Differences Between Anxiety and Depression
        03/10/08
        Anxiety

        About half the children experiencing depression also experience anxiety. Anxiety is easy to overlook because a child may not talk about his fears, especially if he's an adolescent. Young children tend to be much more open and at ease in sharing their fears and worries.
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    • February
      • Can Aromatherapy Heal Depression
        02/29/08
        Most people who are affected by depression become very flat, lifeless, stressed out and easily agitated. Some individuals even have trouble getting out of the bed. This makes it very difficult to recover or bounce back. The essential oils used in aromatherapy, may help to reverse this by positively

      • Stress Is Killing You! It's Time For A Change
        02/19/08
        Stress is found everywhere. Life for people in the modern age is increasingly stressful. Unemployment, gas prices, children, long hours at work...the list goes on and on and on.Most of us know we are stressed and maybe you do a pretty good job of keeping it under control most of the time. No matter

      • Surviving Depression
        02/11/08
        If the 20th century was considered the most tensed-up period in history, the 21st century is set to exceed it by far. Depression is one of the most serious health hazards of today, and has reached epidemic proportions. We live in a disorderly world where people are highly competitive, commercialized

      • The Definition of Stress - Knowing Can Be a Life-Saver
        02/01/08
        Let's start with a medical definition of stress: A physiologic reaction by an organism to an uncomfortable or unfamiliar physical or psychological stimulus. Biological changes result from stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system, including a heightened state of alertness, anxiety, increase

    • January
      • Don't Worry, Be Happy
        01/09/08
        A few years ago an (irritatingly) catchy little tune called Don't Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin was going the rounds. Once heard it took ages to get out of your head. But within that simple song lies a profound message; we spend way too much time worrying.

        The thing about worryin

      • Reducing Stress at Work
        01/02/08
        Sixty hour work weeks, deadlines, and difficult customers can all cause us to become strained and stressed. Stress can increase blood pressure, raise cholesterol, and in severe cases cause ulcers and other intestinal problems.

        One way to avoid these potential problems is to find ways to r

  • 2007
    • December
      • Why Stress Is Dangerous
        12/21/07
        Almost everyone finds stress annoying and unwanted in their lives, but not everyone knows how dangerous stress can be - especially when it stays in your body for a long time. Certain parts of our bodies are directly affected by stress and its adverse effects.

        Stress begins in the brain. T

      • Dealing With Anger Management
        12/17/07
        We all experienced those moments in which we feel completely out of control with frustrations. Perhaps you've thrown something across the room, screamed at someone uncontrollably or put your fist through a wall. Having this kind of experienced, most people react rationality out of their emotion

    • November
      • Tips on Identifying Anxiety Panic Attack Symptoms and How to Ride it Out
        11/28/07
        If you never experienced one, you won't know what hit you. But you'll know when the anxiety panic attack symptoms takes a hold of you. Following is a typical scenario.

        You'll be on the floor shaking, sweating, trying to breathe while your pulse is racing and heart pounding.

      • Everyday Stress Is Killing You
        11/15/07
        Stress is actually killing us from the inside out and it happens every single day . . . all day long! Why is it we PANIC when we hear the words . . .

        Cancer - AIDS - Tuberculosis - Leukemia . . . and think immediately of treatment and medication.

        And yet, when we hear the word

    • October
      • General Overview of Depression
        10/26/07
        Depression is one part of bipolar disorder. Depression has been the subject of much writing, as the country has sought to reevaluate an era that dumped financial as well as emotional catastrophe on its people. Depression is so common that over 1 in 5 Americans can expect to get some form of depressi

      • What Causes Stress
        10/08/07
        Listing the causes of stress is tricky to say the least. A stress condition can be real or perceived, and it is solely dependant on the individual. Some of the basic common reasons are:

        Life's Situations
        Attitude
        Could by your genes
        Smoking
        Work
        Commuting
    • September
      • How to Stop Worrying - Combat Stress at its Source
        09/05/07
        Do the things you worry about keep you up at night? Do you often feel nervous and uncomfortable? If so, this burden of stress is most likely making your life miserable. Do you want to break free from stress, stop worrying and start being happy? You can end this cycle now by identifying and dealing w

    • August
      • How to Meditate - Is there a Simple Way to Meditate and Get the Benefits?
        08/25/07
        I was told if I learned how to meditate – I would reap all kinds of wonderful benefits! I would feel more centered – I would be more clear – I would have less stress -- I would have more focus...

        OK I thought – let’s do it! So to the bookstore I went... Wow lots of books on meditation!
      • Coping With Stress
        08/18/07
        Throughout the world people are experiencing stress. In effect, stress is not inherently bad. It can be viewed as a positive force in life because it helps you to work harder and better, and even to meet deadlines. Stress is inevitable. Unfortunately you can become overwhelmed with stress and then i

      • Speedy Stress Reducers for the Busy Individual
        08/13/07
        Today, everyone you come across complains about being too busy. People are busy conforming to deadlines at work, hotfooting to class or running the kids from one activity to another. Our lives are ascertained by time sensitive, externally monitored, stress acquiring activities. Unfortunately many re

      • Anxiety Self Help Techniques
        08/05/07
        Individuals who suffer from anxiety know how important it is to try to achieve anxiety self help. At its worst, anxiety can lead to very serious problems, such as complete avoidance of many everyday activities.

        While we all worry and feel anxious from time to time it is important to disti

    • July
      • Stress Management and How Stress Effects the Body
        07/31/07
        Stress is a condition we can all relate to in an everyday sense. There is stress all around us, in the work place, at home and in emotional contexts. Stress, in all of these contexts, does not serve our bodies well. What do you know about the effects of stress on the body? Stressful situations usual

      • The Type A Personality - What it is, Associated Risks and Helpful Tips
        07/24/07
        What is a Type A Personality?

        The term ‘Type A Personality’ is a commonly used term these days, but exactly what is it? The Type A Personality was identified by Friedman and Rosenman in 1974. Essentially it is a particular set of traits or characteristics held by a person that lead to cer

      • Anxiety And Depression Alternative Therapies
        07/18/07
        Millions of people use alternative therapies to treat their troubles. They continue to use it because it works for them. Western medication works, so why not alternative treatments. Some have been around for thousands of years.

        People who don't know what it's like to have an anx

      • Ways to Combat Worrying.
        07/14/07
        Worrying can make you physically anxious for example, increase in heart rate, butterflies and feeling tense. When people experience the physical symptoms of anxiety, this usually leads to more worrying about the symptoms, creating a vicious cycle.

        There are lots of practical steps you can

      • Dozen Stress Busters.
        07/11/07
        1. Eyes – we use our eye narrowly while reading, in conversation, watching TV, playing Video games, and on the computer when typing and surfing the Internet. Narrow focus causes eye stress, tension, squinting & loss of concentration. It is responsible for Dry Eye.

        Solution: One-Minute

      • Control Anger by Changing Perspective.
        07/06/07
        "Achieving tranquility is a matter of simply changing perspectives..." Raeleen D'Agostino Mautner

        How often have you experienced one of the following?

        * Things seem to be going okay and then something happens that completely changes how you’re feeling and throws

    • June
      • The Purpose of Yoga- Yogic Walking for Anxiety.
        06/30/07
        Let’s look at more solutions, which Yoga can give you, for anxiety and stress management. All of these solutions will take a bit of practice, and in some cases, you may need the guidance of a competent Yoga teacher.

        After Pranayama (Yogic breathing techniques), there are still a large num

      • Aromatherapy And Stress Relief.
        06/21/07
        In today’s fast paced work environment, stress is the major outcome. Stress has become a worldwide phenomenon, an epidemic of sorts. Stress leads to other ailments, such as mood disturbances, disturbed sleep, headaches, and indigestion, among others, and can lead to damaged relationships. People fin

      • Approaches To Managing Stress.
        06/15/07
        Stress is all around us. Stress is good and bad. Stress motivates us to work harder but it can also give us heart disease. Crikey ! If there is such a disparity between how stress can affect us how do we manage it effectively ? This article will examine some approaches to managing stress.

      • Truly Easy Self Help for Anxiety and Depression.
        06/09/07
        The key to self help for anxiety and depression is to understand that for all but severe cases anxiety and depression are manageable syndromes. Most techniques center on refocusing your thoughts from yourself and your problems to thoughts and activities “outside” of yourself. Unless your symptoms ar

      • Stress - Coping With Stress.
        06/07/07
        Each of us has moments when the stress in our lives seems overwhelming. We've just started a new job, had a baby, gotten married or faced an illness. But every day life can be filled with stressful moments as well. Here are a few tips to help life balance out.

        Shhh, Quiet.

      • Aromatherapy for the 21st century.
        06/04/07
        Aromatherapy has become a very popular form of relaxation for many people. People find themselves under more and more stress in the 21st century than ever before. Many try to juggle a career, family, and still need to find time for themselves. Aromatherapy is a great method with which to relieve the

      • What is Stress Anyway?
        06/02/07
        Stress is a response the body produces to protect and support us. How does your body use stress? Stress is generally considered being synonymous with distress. Distress is defined as "physical, mental or emotional strain or tension"

        When this type of stress is constant, it becom

    • May
      • More Practical Stress Management.
        05/29/07
        Stress is a person’s physical and mental response to environmental pressure. The body has a built in physical reaction to stressful events. When a person encounters pressure, challenge or danger, he needs to respond quickly and the body elicits hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline.

        Th

      • Retrain Your Mind and Body to Fight Stress and Anxiety Better.
        05/27/07
        The world of a chronically anxious person can be very dark and exhausting. It is possible to fight fear and anxiety head-on with an arsenal of tools to re-train your mind to feel calmer and more at peace. Having suffered with anxiety my whole life, through much therapy and learning, I have learned t

      • Physical Symptom of Stress List-Listen To What Your Body Is Telling You.
        05/24/07
        Physical symptom of stress—do you have one? Or do you have several? It’s quite possible you don’t realize that some discomfort or condition you have is a physical symptom of stress.

        When you don’t realize you have a physical symptom of stress, and you do have one—or more, you can be in da

      • How to Deal with Depression When Mourning the Death of a Loved One.
        05/21/07
        Are you filled with despair and emptiness? Has life lost its meaning for you, and no one could possibly understand your feelings? Do you believe there is no future without your loved one? It is likely, if you are feeling this way that you are suffering from what is often called normal reactive depre

      • Dealing with Stress.
        05/18/07
        It has been cited that there are 4 types of stress, which all vary and have different effects on our performance:

        1. Relaxed
        This kind of stress is good and bad. It often means you’re sitting in your comfort zone and the only stress you have is coming from boredom. Boredom can also b

      • Don't Forget to Breathe.
        05/17/07
        What is the one thing you can do in three minutes to take control when there seems to be none? How can you possibly make decisions when there are so many competing choices? Take a moment in the busy day of a parent. The baby is crying uncontrollably, the phone is ringing, someone is at the door and

      • Humor - Medicine for Stress.
        05/14/07
        It is said that the reason we laugh at something funny is because we hear the truth. Comedy, in a way, is the most serious of all dialogue!

        There is humor based on the obvious

        "I have never been convicted or even been accused of being bright. There is insufficient evidenc

      • Stress Management - Give Me The Symptoms Of Stress.
        05/12/07
        While it is impossible to predict how stress will affect an individual there are some common symptoms that identify that someone is probably experiencing sudden or chronic stress.

        Sudden stress is a one-off occurrence, like your car breaking down in rush hour traffic or having to give a s

      • Do You Prefer Stress, Anxiety, Fear, Panic or Peace of Mind.
        05/09/07
        Do you live in a state of constant stress, anxiety, fear and panic, or do you enjoy peace of mind?

        Do you let external influences affect your moods and state of mind, or do possess inner strength and detachment?

        Are you obsessed by fearful thoughts and worries, or do you have c

      • Stress Relieving - Getting to the Root of Your Stress.
        05/06/07
        Stress is an everyday problem that can be extremely taxing to people. Whether it comes as the result of a devastating event or just the constant things that make life difficult, stress is just as bad. Many people just pass stress off as a temporary thing that will go away with time. The problem with

      • Anger Management- Lock That Monster Up.
        05/01/07
        Patricia runs a small graphic design company. She employs several designers, illustrators and copy writers. Her office is a beehive of creative activity and often deadlines can mean a hectic atmosphere.

        This is a typical right-brain office and when you have so many creative employees, the

    • April
      • Stress And Alcohol.
        04/30/07
        "This is driving me to drink" a once popular humours phrase is rooted in the fact that many times stress is the root cause for the consumption of alcohol.

        While it may be true that someone under stress may have a tendency to seek a good stiff drink; it is just as true that the c

      • Lavender Aromatherapy.
        04/27/07
        Lavender aromatherapy Lavender is considered the most useful of all essential oils. Lavender is known to help relieve headaches, insomnia, tension and stress. Its therapeutic properties have been well chronicled all over the world.

        Originally an inhabitant of the Mediterranean countries,

      • Relaxation Techniques for Stress or Anxiety.
        04/25/07
        If you are feeling anxious or stressed or having difficulties sleeping, relaxation techniques can be useful in helping to calm your mind and body.

        The following are some relaxation techniques you can try. Ideally, if you can, practise one or more of them on a daily basis. The techniques a

      • A Simple Meditation to De-Stress at Work.
        04/19/07
        Work is piling up. Your boss is on your back. Your co-worker is whistling 'Dixie,' and an unhappy client just sent you a nasty e-mail. You're feeling short tempered, anxious, and tense - and you're getting caught in a downward spiral of stress. At times, it becomes unbearable and

      • The Truth About Stress Relief Techniques.
        04/15/07
        You may be familiar with the saying that our brain has a mind of its own, and that can certainly seem true at times. People that are worn out and tired from busy schedules and stress feel like their mind never shuts off and they can't escape from the things that are putting on the pressure. Man

      • How to Feel Good When Everyone Else is Losing Their Mind.
        04/13/07
        Do you find that when those around you are depressed, angry, upset or otherwise negative, that your own mood rapidly changes, in response to theirs?

        Many of us have this experience, from time to time. Some of us experience it on a daily, continual basis.

        We can be feeling on to

      • Stress Relief - The Best Stress Reliever.
        04/11/07
        Everyone's always looking for a way to relieve stress and I just happen to know what the best stress reliever in the world is, but find it interesting that it's needed to relieve this thing called "stress". What is stress anyway? Is there some tree out there that produces "s

      • How to Forgive Someone When You'd Rather Just Shoot Them.
        04/09/07
        Thirteen and a half years ago marked the end of my second marriage. It ended in a blaze of glory, the likes of which I had not previously seen in my life, nor have I since. There were so many justifications for holding onto the anger, the hurt, the resentment, the abandonment, the fear, and I must a

      • The 7 Biggest Stress Culprets.
        04/06/07
        So much for all of us getting better at managing our lives what with Dr. Phil and more self-help books on the market than pork barrel politics in Congress.

        In fact, we are more stressed, and leading less contented lives than ever before in modern history. Depression is at record highs (an

      • Obtain Stress Relief By Means Of Meditation.
        04/03/07
        Yes. You can indeed will stress away simply by meditating. Of course, don't expect immediate results. Constant practice is still essential in successfully meditating for stress relief.

        Tips on How to Obtain Stress Relief by Meditation Rules will become less and less important as you

      • Depression: A Formidable Mental Disability.
        04/02/07
        The term 'depression' is variedly used and understood. When we see someone who was a cheerful fellow sink into melancholy and lose interest in most of the things what he does, the obvious conclusion is that the fellow is 'depressed'. Depression, in other words, is a state wherein

      • How Does Stress Affect A Person?
        04/01/07
        Stress is a daily reality for most of us. We live with it and sometimes it is silently killing us without us realizing it. It is not a question of does stress affect a person, it is a question of how and how much does stress affect a person. Let's look at how it can affect you.

        MedSe

    • March
      • Anger – Suppress It Or Express It?
        03/31/07
        Anger: Should you express it or suppress it is an age old debate. People who promote suppressing anger do so on the premise that letting anger out will cause damage to both your self and to others. Those who say you should express anger do so on the premise that you will be relieved and calmer by le

      • Panic Attack Symptoms – Where Do I Begin?
        03/30/07
        Panic Attack Symptoms – What is a panic or anxiety attack?

        Before we can address what an anxiety attack is, it would be better if we first define what is anxiety. Anxiety is a normal thing that all of us experience. It is how our bodies react to stress and it helps us deal with tense situ

      • Management of Stress.
        03/28/07
        Stress is the body’s reaction to the things that one experiences. It is an outcome of interactions done with external factors, so if you feel stress from time to time -you’re normal. Every now and then, a person is bound to experience stress from family, work, social situations, finances, or illness

      • Using Aromatherapy For Stress Relief.
        03/26/07
        In a world of constant demands on our time and energy, the ability to sit back and relax on a periodic basis is absolutely essential to our physical and emotional health. It's no coincidence that the spa industry is a multi-billion dollar a year industry - catering to those of us who must pay f

      • Aromatherapy Diffusers - Smell your way to better health.
        03/25/07
        One way to make a room fragrant is with the use of an aromatherapy diffuser. Diffusion is the process by which scents are emitted into the air and subsequently inhaled. In other words, it serves as an air freshener.

        You may say, "why not just use the air sprays you can buy at any dr

      • A Positive Outlook for a Positive Life.
        03/23/07
        Our outlook and attitude on life in general plays a huge part in how happy we are in life and how successful we become. Someone who thinks positively about everything will be more relaxed, calm and smile more than someone who is always looking on the bad side, who lets stress get to them and who con

      • Obtain Stress Relief By Means Of Meditation.
        03/21/07
        Yes. You can indeed will stress away simply by meditating. Of course, don't expect immediate results. Constant practice is still essential in successfully meditating for stress relief.

        Tips on How to Obtain Stress Relief by Meditation Rules will become less and less important as you

      • Humor, Stress Relief and Mental Health.
        03/20/07
        Stress is the biggest culprit that keeps us from enjoying our lives. However, that doesn’t have to be the case even if you have a stressful life. There are many ways for stress relief that will help you relax and enjoy life. Humor is a great stress reliever that does wonders for your mental health.

      • Stress Management - 10 Simple Tips You Can Implement Today.
        03/16/07
        Here is a quick list of stress management tips that you can implement into your busy lifestyle to limit the affect that stress could have on your health. If you can implement just a few of these tips you might find that your stress levels are significantly reduced. What's more, most of them are

      • Enjoying Your Life: Lessening Stress.
        03/14/07
        Are you surviving or are you living? Are you enjoying your life? Do you ever pinch yourself to be sure it is you who is living this great life? If you are not smiling and gently nodding "yes", then this article is for you!

        One of my favorite movie lines of all time was Mel Gibso

      • How to Avoid Nervousness.
        03/12/07
        Nervousness comes becomes because we are agitated and are fearful of some event or person. We are often nervous at critical junctures in our life. However being nervous will not help in any way; when we are nervous we lose our clarity of thought. Consciously or unconsciously people will also pick up

      • How Stress Can Be a Killer.
        03/10/07
        While the food you eat is key to your health, stress is another thing you need to watch out for. Simply put, stress can kill you and you might not even see it coming.

        Stress can be caused by a myriad of things. Often times any change that impacts your daily life can be a stressor. One in

      • Meditation 101 - A Quick Start Guide For Busy People.
        03/09/07
        Meditation: an altered, yet natural, state. What is an altered state? Simply put, it's a state that's different to your usual state of waking consciousness, and different from your sleeping state too. It's like a state between the two worlds of wakefulness and sleep, you're very

      • Stress Management – Easy and Effective Guidelines.
        03/08/07
        Stress has become one of the silent killers of people in today’s world. There are many different types of stresses that people can suffer from; and these stresses are deteriorating people’s wellbeing to such an extent that they are becoming victims of several physical and mental ailments. Stresses c

      • Are You Winning The Stress Battle?
        03/07/07
        Traffic! High prices! Unemployment! Terrorists! Stress! Stress! Stress! Battling stress is a common problem in America today. It affects rich and poor, young and old, alike. How well do you recognize this enemy’s effects? Have you prepared good battle plans?

        I’m sure you recognize that pe

      • Take Back Your Life - Biology Of Emotion & A Stress Free Lifestyle
        03/05/07
        The fountains mingle with the river
        And the rivers with the ocean
        The winds of heaven mix forever
        With a sweet emotion; Nothing in the
        World is single, all thing by a law divine
        In one another’s being mingle, Why not I?
        …. P B Shelley Love’s Philosophy

        Dr Han

      • How To Change Your Thoughts To Eliminate Stress
        03/02/07
        Think back to a stressful time in your life. Perhaps it was a divorce, an illness, an employment issue, a family problem, etc. I don’t want you to remember how you felt, but I do want you to remember what you were thinking. Were you saying things like:

        *What did I do to deserve this?
    • February
      • Stress - Some Ways Not To Deal With It
        02/28/07
        There are any number stress management techniques and for coping with stress in general and dealing with both the physical and emotional causes for stress. There are techniques for both short-term symptoms of stress and even long-term or chronic symptoms of stress are possible.

        There are

      • Creating Sacred Space: Connecting To The Soul With Yoga
        02/27/07
        When you feel good, are in the moment and are creating your life as you want it, you're in sacred space. Joseph Campbell defines sacred space as any place where you're hermetically sealed off from the world. This can be a room, or an activity, or just a state of mind. But the idea is that

      • Dealing With Feelings: The Third Alternative
        02/27/07
        Anger, fear, sadness: the Big Three. Most of us learned at an early age that there are only two things to do with them: you either express them, spilling them out onto others; or you sit on them, stuffing them into the body and trying to forget you ever had a feeling. (“Angry? Nope, not me. I never

      • Conquering Anxiety Attacks
        02/23/07
        A few years ago, I was at work one afternoon when all of a sudden I felt as though I couldn't breathe. My chest was tight and my ears felt as though water was rushing through them. I began to cry, which is something I almost never do. My co-workers wanted to call an ambulance, but I didn't

      • How To Recognize The Many Different Types of Anxiety Disorders
        02/21/07
        That feeling in the pit of your stomach of impending doom. We’ve all felt that way before, but for some people, it’s an everyday occurrence. At its best, it can be disruptive to a person’s everyday life. At its worst, it’s crippling to those who suffer this affliction. These people have anxiety diso

      • Meditation Benefits - Reduce Stress & Improve Your Overall Wellbeing.
        02/17/07
        Meditation can be done by anyone. It's easy to do and for something that takes up so little time and effort the health benefits are enormous.

        Here we will look at the benefits in more detail how it can reduce stress and also improve your psychological state and overall sense of well

      • Quick Relaxation - 7 Easy Tips.
        02/16/07
        What a world of difference a deep breath can make! It is one thing to know that you need to relax, but how do you find the time? To reach the “relaxation response” at times can seem like you are trying to hit a moving target. Just ask Joan, a 31-year-old full time college student and mother of 2 act

      • Benefits Of Mantra For Meditation.
        02/15/07
        Mantra is a technique, which involves repeating a word, or a short phrase several times. The aim of using a mantra is to invoke a certain quality such as peace, light or joy. If we can bring to the fore, the inner essence of a mantra, we will be able to make our meditation more powerful and soulful.

      • Refuse to Stress.
        02/14/07
        Stress is too common in most people's lives today. We live in a fast-paced world with many demands on our time. How we react to stress sets the stage for much of our health.

        Exercise battles stress

        We have known for a long time that exercise combats stress. Regular exercis

      • Understanding the Types of Yoga.
        02/13/07
        If you are looking to add yoga to your healthy lifestyle you may be wondering what type to choose. We are here to break down the many styles of yoga and help you decide which path is best for you. Below is a brief overview of the most popular yoga practices today.

        Vinyasa - Movements and

      • Anxiety- The Most Non Talked About Issue Facing Business Professionals.
        02/12/07
        After speaking with and surveying over 3,000 business professionals last year I was amazed to discover that anxiety, the most non talked about problem affecting business people, was an issue for 40% of those completing my survey. We will talk about almost anything else but the issue of anxiety is st

      • Candle Therapy: Relax, Refresh, Energize.
        02/11/07
        There is much talk of aromatherapy and scents. Everywhere you look, scents are being added to product lines. Traditionally, we see them in body lotions, shampoos and other topical skin care products. Even a well-known toothpaste company now makes vanilla and orange scented toothpaste. Big name marke

      • Stress, Depression and Exercise: A Breakthrough Approach.
        02/10/07
        Stress and Depression can wreak havoc on anyone including: college professors, doctors, housewives, laborers, and students. It is an illness that will affect every facet of your life; your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. I know this first hand as I began my own recovery from drugs and

      • Fighting Burn-out: Natural Help For Stress, Fatigue and Adrenal Insufficiency.
        02/09/07
        The adrenal or “stress glands” are small, triangular shaped glands located on the top of the kidneys. Their function is to prepare the body’s resources to run or fight through the releasing of specific hormones. When this primitive, instinctive response is activated, blood is diverted from digestive

      • 5 Simple Steps To Managing Stress Effectively.
        02/08/07
        Managing stress successfully needn't involve powerful medications. You can drastically reduce stress levels naturally and here are five stress management steps you can take to quickly boost your mood levels.

        If you're feeling under stress, here is a quick, easy technique you can

      • Reducing Stress One Laugh at a Time.
        02/07/07
        In today’s workforce, it doesn’t matter whether we’re the CEO or a front line customer service representative - we all face stress. We’re often expected to work longer hours and do more with fewer resources. All the technology geared to making us more efficient simply means that we’re a phone call o