Posted in Stress Management on October 14th, 2008 Comments Off
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 […]
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Posted in Stress Management on October 9th, 2008 Comments Off
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 […]
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Posted in Stress Management on October 1st, 2008 Comments Off
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 […]
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Posted in Stress Management on September 25th, 2008 Comments Off
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 […]
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Posted in Stress Management on September 16th, 2008 No Comments »
Some employers are paying for their employees to take mass transit to work instead of having them drive. Many commute to work enduring the high cost of gas and driving in traffic. To have more productive and less stressed workers the alternative to driving seems to be making a difference. Many who take advantage of […]
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Posted in Stress Management on September 11th, 2008 No Comments »
There is a new ereader edition of this book "400 Ways to Stop Stress Now…and Forever!" Now that you can read books on smart-phones, ipods, iphones and palm pilots you can get a tip for reducing stress anywhere. One of the main issues people have when dealing with stress is that they have no time […]
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Posted in Stress Management on September 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
Some workplaces allow music while working usually for jobs that involve drawing or design. It seems to be more distracting for managerial or administrative positions according to some business owners. Some are completely against music in the workplace, not wanting to hear the low tones of music from their coworkers headphones. Many who use music […]
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Posted in Stress Management on July 29th, 2008 No Comments »
It’s good to have some techniques under your belt to keep stress and anxiety at bay. You want to be able to get through your day with as little stress as possible. Here are some suggestions to help get you through the day. Develop an environment that is calming and relaxing. Make your workspace organized […]
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Posted in Stress Management on July 24th, 2008 No Comments »
Stress is something we will all have in our lives. Some is very high and some is more subtle. There are ways to lower stress and to make it fun. One way to give you a boost and relieve some stress is to exercise. Endorphins are released when exercising ad will help you feel better. […]
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Posted in Stress Management on July 15th, 2008 No Comments »
Subtle incidents like waiting in traffic, not enjoying your job, or having trouble in your marriage can contribute to ongoing stress. This ongoing stress can create harmful changes in our blood pressure, cholesterol levels and our blood sugar levels. There are some things you can do to help ease the effects of this subtle stress. […]
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