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Stress and your heart
Stress in life is inevitable. Try as we may, the average person can't eliminate it entirely after all, it's what makes us successful in so many of life's endeavors, say experts. But unbridled, long-term tension has consequences, including a heightened risk for heart disease. In fact, a recent study found that chronic stress from repeated criticism or arguments in relationships increases the risk of
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Stress less at work | Four ways to ease tension and brighten your life outlook
Four ways to ease tension and brighten your outlook
Stress Out, Break Out
Stress Out, Break Out It seems stress does, in fact, play a role in skin health. After experiencing the Great Hanshin Earthquake in Japan on January 17, 1995, 1,457 people with atopic eczema were studied for an exacerbation in the skin condition. In a severely damaged region, 38 percent of patients showed aggravated symptoms; in a mildly damaged area, 34 percent of patients' conditions worsened. Source:
Stress less, live more
As much as I love this time of yearits family gatherings and festivitiesas the season progresses I inevitably feel overwhelmed by the added obligations. My shoulders seize up, my blood pressure rises, I get snappy with my spouse and kids (not to mention the poor checkout guy), and I start to need pie or chocolate for comfort. Sound familiar? It's times like these that make stress-busting strategies
5-minute stress buster
By doing a simple breathing technique or visualization whenever you experience stress, you can slow your breathing, decrease your blood pressure, and even lower your heart rate. Try this visualization from Tracy Gaudet, MD, director of the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine and author of Consciously Female (Bantam, 2004). Find somewhere where you can be alone and undisturbed for five minutes. Sit
Transform Your Stress
Transform Your Stress Erics Goal: I need to find a new way to relax, now that Im injured and cant do sports. By Kelli Rosen The SituationEnrolled in a joint PhD programeducational and psychological studies combined with cognitive scienceEric Eiteljorg often feels the pressure of having too much to do with too little time. Couple that with the fact that he and his wife, Jennifer, are selling their
Don't Stress
Dont Stress Choose foods that help calm you down By Joyce Slaton The holiday season is often fraught with stress and indulgent foods, a combination that spells trouble for your body. Even though eating well helps us cope with the frenzy, its tempting to succumb to nutritionally bankrupt goodies that leave us feeling worse. But it doesnt have to be that way. Certain foods can help prevent your body
Undress Your Stress
Undress Your Stress Shield yourself with adaptogenic herbs By Mindy Green Like fashion trends or diet crazes, herbs enjoy cycles of renewed interest. In today's stressful times, one class of botanicals in particular is basking in the spotlight: adaptogenic herbs, natural aids to help us cope with stress. With their ability to fortify and balance bodily systems, herbal adaptogens are a compelling choice
Hormone SOS
Months after a tumultuous, capital-B breakup, I still couldn't sleep more than four hours at a time. I nearly jumped out of bed with every night noise. And, most perplexingly, I craved any kind of crunchy snackthe saltier, the better. I chalked it up to a broken heart, but my chiropractor helped me address the root physical cause: A longtime overdose of stress had depleted my adrenal glands' ability
Stretch Your Stress Away
Stretch Your Stress Away Let stress get you down on the floor, that is. This simple yoga stretch will melt stress away at the start or finish of your busy day. Don't forget to breathe: Listening to your breath in each pose helps release tension. Repeat pose once. Legs Up on Wall (Viparita Karini) Lie down on back, buttocks close to the wall, knees bent. If desired, place folded blanket under hips
Twist Away Stress
Twist Away Stress Where can you turn when you're stressed out? Yoga. This twisting asana (posture) relaxes muscles and helps focus the mind, especially when practiced daily with deep breathing. Parsva Sukasana (Twisting in the happy pose) 1. Sit in a comfortable cross-legged position, resting your hands on your knees. If you need to, place a folded blanket under your buttocks for additional height.
All wound up
Lately, I've been stressing about stress. My husband and teenage kids sometimes make fun of me for attributing pretty much every problem in the world to stress. (OK, I admit it might be a stretch to blame stress for my dirty carpets. I'm really blaming our spring-is-here shedding dog.) But really, it's no secret or surprise to anyone that our rush-rush culture is seriously out of whack, and that our
Herbs To Calm Stress
Herb How To Take It Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile, syn. Anthemis nobilis) Steep 1 ounce dried chamomile flowers in 1 quart boiling water, covered, for 20 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day, or as needed. Kava (Piper methysticum) Tinctures are effective for quick relaxation; capsules are best for treating long-term anxiety. Also available as an extract. Do not drink to the point of intoxication. St.
Easy Does It
Some stress can be a good thing, but as anyone with a tension headache knows, too much quickly leads to emotional and physical distress. The key is learning to manage stress so that it empowers rather than disables. In addition to herbal therapies, try these stress-soothing ideas: RELAX. To encourage a calm and mindful approach to life, alternate your regular aerobic workout with a low-intensity regimenmeditation,
Recipe for stress: Nutty Oatmeal-Chocolate Bars
Makes 24 / Although it would be great if we reached for broccoli instead of sweets when were stressed, theres no need to feel guilty with these treats. Oats have a calming effect, and chocolate contains magnesium, believed to help ease anxiety. To make cookies instead of bars, drop tablespoons of dough onto a prepared cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minutes. 1/3 cup pure maple syrup1/2 cup natural
Im stressed out and need help!
The subject: Lena JantzAge: 32Occupation: Leasing agent and associate brokerHealth goals: Decrease her stress levels naturally so she can improve her health and get pregnantLena Jantz has a lot on her plate: Shes dealing with infertility issues, recently lost her job, and is grieving the loss of two grandparents for whom shed been caregiver. Its not surprising, then, that this 32-year-old feels overwhelmed
Relax... Or Else
Relax...Or Else Life will always be stressful. Here are three key areas where you can take charge and ease the pressure By Kelli Rosen The potential for stress is everywhere. From raising kids to worrying about retirement, our jammed schedules and competing priorities can leave us with precious little room to breathe. While stress isn't exactly a new concerna Time cover story tagged it as the leading
Delicious Living's Stress-Busting Tips
Stress is an all-purpose term for anything that causes the body to activate its “stress circuit,” the process designed to mitigate upsetting events. Here’s what happens: First, the brain receives a disturbing signal, such as a loud noise. The hypothalamus immediately releases
5 supplements to reduce stress
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)This herb contains ginsenosides, which appear to fight fatigue and stress by supporting the adrenal glands and the use of oxygen by exercising muscles.Recommended dose: 13 grams of dried root powder daily in capsule or tablet form. Antioxidants Supplementing your diet with antioxidants, especially vitamins C, B5 (pantothenic acid), B6, and other B vitamins, is
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