Take a look at these proven Top 10 stress relievers.

•        Avoid drinking, smoking:
  • People think one of the easiest stress relievers is alcohol.
  • However excessive consumption, can lead to health and in many cases domestic problems.
  • Similarly, to many people regardless of age or income, legal and illegal drugs as well as cigarettes are an all too prevalent and dangerous way of dealing with stress in the short term.
  • Drinking and smoking to excess is not the only potentially harmful way of coping with stress.
  • Many people also find relief in over-eating, trying to numb their anxiety with too much ice cream or smother it in cheese sauce.
  • It’s very important to stay healthy in times of stress and make good choices when it comes to eating and drinking.
  • If this is a part of life is not in control, managing stress will be almost impossible. » Continue reading “Top 10 stress relievers to try during this busy season”

SIX ANTI-STRESS TIPS TO REDUCE STRESS

• Exercise

• Regular exercise can help deal stress better contrary to popular opinion, research shows that it’s probably not the release of endorphins that’s responsible for but rather the release of norepinephrine, which helps the body cope with stress.
• Whatever the cause, exercise does wonders to overcome and prevent stress. » Continue reading “Six steps to reduce stress”

The American Psychological Association’s (APA) 2010 – Stress in America survey disclosed that stress is taking a toll not only on physical health, but also on the emotional well-being of individuals and families.In America, the majority of the Americans live with moderate to high levels of stress but have a hard time making changes to cope with it. » Continue reading “Stress Busters”

Stanford neurobiologist Robert Sapolsky, PhD, the author of Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers said “If you are a normal mammal, stress is the three minutes of screaming terror on the savanna after which either it’s over with or you’re over with” – by far the best explanation of stress ever heard.

Stress Spot: The Brain

-      Chronic secretion of the stress hormone cortisol damages memory centers, when excessively, we can be caught in perpetual stress, triggering anxiety disorders, depression and margaritas at lunchtime. » Continue reading “Kiss Stress Goodbye: Natural Ways to Beat Fear and Anxiety”

Debunking the myth surrounding carbohydrates and weight gain, the connection between carbohydrates, serotonin and antidepressant weight gain.

The triggers that make dieters and non-dieters reach for food are endless, and they range from a computer virus erasing data to caring for a chronically sick relative. Distress triggers can also arise from the hormonal changes of premenstrual syndrome, menopause, chronic pain, exhaustion from too much work, too little sleep or decreased sunlight. Regardless of its cause, stress often leads to the abandonment of a diet and overeating. » Continue reading “The Antidepressant Diet”

Dealing with this disease is not easy.

Some Helpful and simple ways to deal:

-      Having a social life helps the brain [So for those of in college who believe dog is the only friend, and reality television is a fine substitute for reality, probably are destined for a later life of desolate dementia.] » Continue reading “Tips to prevent Alzheimer’s and stress-induced breakdowns”

Severe and chronic stress can damage body and mind but it is like a dark chocolate – a little of it won’t kill you. In fact, small blocks here and there can be good for you, or at least give you a reason to get of bed in the morning.

Some handy tress busters…Use an average of five a day. » Continue reading “10 Quick Stress Busters”

Stress is something which is not taught in school/college, it’s something one experiences as a part of life. Good stress keeps one focused, helps in generating ideas and gives a boost of energy, bad stress affects emotionally, impacts physical health as well.

Find below some tips about stress which the author believes could have helped to deal the stress better if it was known much prior in life: » Continue reading “7 Stress Tips I Wish I’d Known before I Entered the Real World”

Here is something positive to say about STRESS IN MARRIAGE!

It seems that even if it were possible to banish stress from the lives of newlyweds, doing so might not be all to the good.

New Research » Continue reading “How Stress Can Help a Marriage”