Don’t Let Stress Creep Into Your Life
Restore Your Wellness Now!
How Does Stress Effect Health?
Hundreds of studies over the last twenty five years have shown there are many stress induced illnesses including heart disease, cancer and diseases of the immune system. According to the National Institute of Health, when your immune system is weakened
• Your body has a decreased ability to respond to medication
• Your body will take longer than usual to heal
• You’ll be more susceptible to viral infections such as a cold
Almost every ailment can be traced back to some form of stress. To avoid stress is difficult but there are ways to relieve stress, provided you become aware of it before it damages your well being.
Level One Stress
The most common form of stress comes from the demands and pressures of everyday life. Your husband loses his job, the roof springs a leak, you have to change your vacation plans, the school principal calls for a parent conference. You’re not alone.
Some symptoms are
•Anger, irritability, anxiety, and depression
•Headache, back pain, muscle tension
•Heartburn, diarrhea and constipation
•Elevated blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, sweaty palms, dizziness, migraines, cold hands or feet, shortness of breath, chest pain
Level Two Stress
If your life is in constant chaos or crisis you’ve risen to second level stress. Are you always in a rush and late for appointments? Do you have too much on your plate? Did you forget how to say, “No”? Would you consider yourself a "worry wart"?
Some symptoms are
• Persistent headaches
• Migraines
• Hypertension
• Chest pain
Level Three Stress
Chronic stress is the highest level. Your energy level is low, you’re unhappy most of the time and you can’t seem to shake it off. This kind of stress comes from feeling there is no way out of a hopeless situation such as an abusive relationship, drowning in debt or addiction. This is the type of stress that can end with in violence, heart attack, stroke, cancer, and even suicide.
Some symptoms are
• Helplessness and hopelessness
• Fear
• Constant anxiety
• Debilitating depression
Here's How to Relieve Stress
Step 1 - Assess your body
Step 2 - Move your body. For low impact exercise, try yoga.
Step 3 - Learn to relax. You may find meditation most effective.
Step 4 - Breathe
Step 5 - Get enough rest
Step 6 - Feed your body well
Step 7 - Spend time with family or close friends
Step 8 - Take Natural Supplements
Step 9 - Don’t forget the simple joys of life
To relieve stress you have to head it off before it does damage. The way out includes becoming aware of your body, dedication to a stress reducing program and self-reflection. We’re going to show the natural way.
9 Ways to Reduce Stress
Meditation, your natural way to relaxation
Yoga for flexibility, relaxation and strength
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