Stress is an issue for most people living in the fast and furious 21st century but there are techniques to manage and effectively reduce stress. One of stress reduction method that has gained tremendous momentum is meditation. Meditation techniques still the mind and focus it on calm

You Can’t Eat Your Demons Jobs, relationships, school, bills, children, dentists, mothers-in-law. Everybody has stress in their lives. Different individuals tend to handle that stress in very different ways. Some handle it productively by kick boxing their way to relief, buckling

Controlling Stress Levels with Herbal Stress Relief Stress is the number one killer in the United States. It has been found to directly influence heart health, obesi Stress is the number one killer in the United States. It has been found to directly influence heart health, obesity,

Stress is Common In a 2009 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), adults said that they have felt these physical effects of stress: 47 percent of all adults reported that they have lain awake at night 45 percent reported irritability or anger; 43 percent reported

Relieve Tension, Improve Flexibility & Restore Balance Individuals may eat the best foods, swear off smoke and alcohol, and focus on only positive thoughts, but if they do not physically support their bodies, more likely they will not reach the true goals needed to meet everyday

Learning to manage stress is a key factor in your health and happiness. No matter how stressed you may feel, you can take control of your life. In fact, finding ways to manage stress may be easier than you think. First, Identify the Source Ask yourself, where is my stress coming from?

This blog is like a diary to me.  I realize there are many that read it but since I don’t have personal contact with them…it’s ok.  In fact, there were only three people who know of this website…..two of my sons and my husband.  None of them read it

Stressed Out? Eat Chocolate! At some point in life, everyone is plagued by stress. We are bombarded by stressors: the constant stream of stimulation and information from technology, interactions with friends and family, the demands and obligations of work and finances. Our lives are

Exercise is Effective in Reducing Stress and Weight “Most men lead lives of quiet desperation . . . “ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American Author Almost all of us suffer from differing levels of stress in our everyday lives; it can occur during our jobs or within our personal

I don’t know why when things are running smoothly, I always encounter a bump in the road.  My husband was recently diagnosed with colon cancer.  He only had one polyp with Doctor #1 removed during a colonscopy.  He came out and told me it was less than a centimeter and he

Stress is how the body responds to any form of demand, which can be caused by either good or bad experiences. When we are stressed by something that is happening around us, our bodies respond by releasing chemicals into our blood. These particular chemicals give our bodies more strength

Stress is a vicious cycle. It is unavoidable and it inevitably snowballs until what was initially the cause of your stress is no longer the root of the problem. The greatest point of frustration is now how to deal with the stress. What was originally stressing you out to begin with

We learn more about stress every day and how much it is related to depression. Stress is around us all the time and is a normal part of life. But, over a long period of time, its effects can be very harmful both physically and mentally. Stress is seen as a problem when its challenges

Managing Stress for a Healthier, Happier Life Stress is a normal part of life that most people experience at some level every day. While stress is often perceived as negative, in reality it is just energy, neither good nor bad. Stress can be positive, such as when the need arises

Uncontrolled stress can cause multiple health issues, and living a stress-filled life can become debilitating if it is not well controlled. Stress causes high blood pressure, sleep disturbances, depression, and it lowers the body’s immune system; which can lead to illness. Managing

Coping With Stress At Work Can Take a Toll on Your Health There’s no denying that stress in the workplace can affect your wellbeing. Leaving what we’ve experienced during our workday behind us when we go home is a challenge for many of us. David, whose name has been changed,