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Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. It can be also defined as the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world. Common stress reactions include tension, irritability, inability to concentrate, and a variety of physical symptoms that include headache and a fast heartbeat. When people feel stressed by something going on around them, their bodies react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet for this extra energy and strength.
Taking steps to relax and body and mind (in addition to getting adequate sleep) can be enormously healing and is highly recommended for those interested in healing acute or serious chronic illnesses or preventing future illnesses. Relaxation techniques can add enormous power to other holistic healing techniques. I hope that you take the time to make gradual changes which will allow deep relaxation and the healing and vitality that comes with it to become an increasing part of your life.
Millions of people are looking for a magic supplement and herb combination that will increase their health and vitality. People are ingesting Coenzyme Q, pycnogenol, magnesium, Vitamin C, Gingko, Echinacea and thousands of other products and combinations. In many cases, these supplements give a slight energy and health boost. In some cases, the body needs both healthy foods and supplements to help recover from an illness. However, for most people, much of the increased need for nutrients is due in a significant part to a high level of daily physical and/or psychological stress.
Taking steps to relax and body and mind (in addition to getting adequate sleep) can be enormously healing and is highly recommended for those interested in healing acute or serious chronic illnesses or preventing future illnesses. Relaxation techniques can add enormous power to other holistic healing techniques. I hope that you take the time to make gradual changes which will allow deep relaxation and the healing and vitality that comes with it to become an increasing part of your life.
Millions of people are looking for a magic supplement and herb combination that will increase their health and vitality. People are ingesting Coenzyme Q, pycnogenol, magnesium, Vitamin C, Gingko, Echinacea and thousands of other products and combinations. In many cases, these supplements give a slight energy and health boost. In some cases, the body needs both healthy foods and supplements to help recover from an illness. However, for most people, much of the increased need for nutrients is due in a significant part to a high level of daily physical and/or psychological stress.
Some Common Signs and Symptoms of Excess Stress
==Regularly walking, eating or working in a rushed way.
==Regularly thinking and worrying about the past or future.
==Frequent tension in the body (esp. neck, face, shoulders, back and chest, and stomach) which often goes unnoticed until one slows down, breaths deep and carefully surveys the body.
==Feeling of the "weight of the world" on your shoulders.
==Emotionally "on edge."
==Regular tiredness during the day.
==Significant need for outside stimulation to feel good (coffee, sweeteners, food, sex, TV, alcohol, money etc)
Some Strategies to Avoid:
==Attempting to make everything in life stress-free.
==Focusing on every event and constantly reminding yourself to relax.
==Regularly avoiding the feeling of emotions (e.g., sadness, anger, joy, fear, etc.).
==There are a number of other things which will not work in the long run when used by themselves only -- long vacations, exercise, etc.
Some of the things to do to ease stress:
1. Yawning: I will explain a little on this;
==Yawning brings fresh oxygen into body cells including the eyes and brain.
==Yawning contracts then releases the muscles related to the eyes. A really good yawn will contract and expand muscles from the top of your head to the tips of your toes -- including the should or trapezius muscles, the eyes (orbicularis oculi), the neck (neck flexors), the belly (the abdominals and solar plexus area).
==Yawning is capable of changing emotional states from negative to positive.
==Yawning changes the pH of the blood reducing toxicity levels in your whole system.
==Yawning stimulates the production of refreshing tears that bathe naturally tired eyes and moisten chronically dry eyes.
==Yawning helps to cleanse the liver and to balance the energy in the liver meridian.
Other Daily Stress Reduction Tips include:
Note: There will naturally be times when these tips are not used, but try to gradually incorporate them into your life where possible.
==Add something beautiful to your life on a daily basis (e.g., flowers).
==Do some enjoyable activities whenever possible.
==Walk, work, and eat at a relaxed pace.
==Take a short break after meals to relax.
==If possible, go outside at least once per day and notice the simple things such as the weather, scenery, etc.
==During the day, whenever you remember, notice and tension in your body (jaw, neck, diaphram, shoulders, etc.). Breath deeply and gently stretch and relax any tense areas.
==If you notice your mind racing or worrying about the past or future, take a minute to breath deeply and gently focus on something in the moment such as your breath, scenery, birds.
==Take breaks during the workday to relax.
==Wear comfortable and loose clothing when possible. Take off your shoes when you can.
==Avoid holding in feelings day after day, but instead, find a safe place to feel, express and embrace them.
Have a wonderful time!
==Add something beautiful to your life on a daily basis (e.g., flowers).
==Do some enjoyable activities whenever possible.
==Walk, work, and eat at a relaxed pace.
==Take a short break after meals to relax.
==If possible, go outside at least once per day and notice the simple things such as the weather, scenery, etc.
==During the day, whenever you remember, notice and tension in your body (jaw, neck, diaphram, shoulders, etc.). Breath deeply and gently stretch and relax any tense areas.
==If you notice your mind racing or worrying about the past or future, take a minute to breath deeply and gently focus on something in the moment such as your breath, scenery, birds.
==Take breaks during the workday to relax.
==Wear comfortable and loose clothing when possible. Take off your shoes when you can.
==Avoid holding in feelings day after day, but instead, find a safe place to feel, express and embrace them.
Have a wonderful time!
