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In the Healthy Edge (April 2014) STRESS is described as “reacting to a challenge that disturbs physical or mental balance” Such a simple description for something that bothers us so much. Does there beat a heart that hasn’t been increased by a dead line, a family crisis or something so simple as helping with a child with a school project, we are a stress driven and beaten society.
Stress makes us sick:
1. Heart Disease
2. Asthma
3. Obesity
4. Diabetes
5. Headaches
6. Depression & Anxiety
7. Gastro-intestional Problem
8. Alzheimer’s
9. Accelerated aging
10. Pre-mature death
- Are just some of the health conditions that can be made worse or even caused by your STRESS
http://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/features/10-fixable-stress-related-health-problems
Signs of stress include:
- Apathy, lack of energy
- Difficulty making decisions
- Difficulty “keeping track” of things
- Feeling on edge
- A change in eating habits
- Sleeping more than usual or difficulty getting to sleep
- Being more emotional
- Using alcohol or drugs to relieve or forget stress
- http://my.clevelandclinic.org/healthy_living/stress_management/hic_warning_signs_of_emotional_stress_when_to_see_your_doctor.aspx
So what can you do about it….move to a desert island—naw you’d stress about being alone….
What can you do?
After work you might try: As soon as you arrive home, shed whatever reminds you of work: stash your bag out of sight and kick off your heels. (change into something comfortable). Next, do something that offers a change of pace… If you’re a desk drone, head outside for a run or a swim; if you’re on your feet all day, ease into a warm bath. Soon you’ll feel yourself mentally drifting away from what stresses you out.”
See http://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/reduce-stress?page=1
and http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/stress-management/in-depth/relaxation-technique/art-20045368?pg=2 for more ideas.
Other natural suggestions (also from Healthy Edge)
B Vitamins along with C are depleted by stress so taking them should help (especially B).
Relora for mild anxiety and depression
Passion Flower has a calming effect
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45 record: Chubby Checker “Dance The Stress Around” “Good Good Lovin” $5
St. Vincent Stress Center – Vintage Post Card $12
When’s Friday Stressed Out Cat Cup …$15
Oriental Musical Stress Reliever Balls… $15 (many kinds of stress balls up to $87)
Teddy Bear Stress Reliever Kit 1977, In Box $23
Adult Board Game Survive Stress …$40
Humor is a stress-reducer…. It is … proven to be effective in combating stress…These days, there are organized humor meetings even in places like India where laughing in public is not considered good manner. http://www.holistic-online.com/stress/stress_humor.htm
Or try this:
All the suffering, stress, and addiction comes from not realizing you already are what you are looking for.—Jon Kabat-Zinn