You Can Deal With Stress

The holidays are quickly approaching. We all go through bouts of stress during this time, dealing with family, time, and money. How can we stay sane and not stress out during this holiday season? Start first with your health, eat as well as you can and make sure you’re exercising at least three times a […]

Anyone who lives with chronic pain knows how it can be hard to deal with on a daily basis. I hurt my knee running a few months ago and had the opportunity to try The Rhythm Touch product. I’m not big on taking pain medication so I thought I’d give it a try. After using […]

There was a study done in Australia that showed that chewing gum before stressful events actually reduced stress and anxiety and boosted alertness. Those who needed to perform under pressure felt that chewing gum was helpful during bouts of mild and moderate stress than compared to those who chewed no gum at all. We also […]

Do you find that you reach for a not-so-good-for-you snack or meal when you’re stressed?Karen Lukin spokeswoman for Whole Foods Market has other suggestions. She recommends five foods that can serve you better when you’re stressed. Yogurt has probiotics that aid in digestion. Green leafy vegetables like broccoli and kale help boost the immune system. […]

MindHabits is a game for PC or Mac that uses challenges to train your brain to react to positive information. Just 5 minutes a day of playing the game can help reduce stress and boost your confidence. It also helps you think better and feel better. You can find a demo of the game
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The holidays are coming up and that can bring on a lot of stress. Alone time will be something you crave if you will be with a lot of family. Make some time to get out for a brisk walk or a jog.  It will reduce your stress and give you some energy. Your may […]

Stress can directly affect your skin causing acne, rashes, cold sores and wrinkles. The top three things you can to to treat the damage are moisturizer, retinol and salicylic acid. Moisturizer keep the skin hydrated and can reduce wrinkles. Retinol gets rid of dead skin and acne. Salicylic acid can calm the skin. This in […]

Research has shown that listening to music while pregnant reduces stress. The study included music set to the beat of the heart which reduced anxiety and depression. The music that was listened to included, lullabies, classical music and nature sounds. Listening to music seems to add to giving yourself time to relax which in itself […]

For some that have experienced the recent natural disasters in Texas and Iowa, their stress is just catching up with them. When incidents like this happen people focus on their immediate needs and it’s not until much later that the stress catches up with them. Make sure you take care of yourself by getting enough […]

There was a study done on a small group of people to measure the effects of stress while giving a speech or presentation. The group took notes for two weeks on their sexual activities and also had their blood pressure taken before and after giving their presentation. Those who had had sex beforehand were less […]