Is Stress Making You Fat?
Tara HantskeSo many clients come to me because they just cant lose those last 5-10 pounds. As I work with clients in my 6-month program, we dive deeper into their lifestyle. What you eat is not the only thing that can cause you to gain weight (or store fat)! This is something overlooked more often than not. Your environment and lifestyle are major contributing factors in your weight gain and loss. ...
Read more...CategoriesHealth & Wellness | Mindful Living | Stress and BalanceNervous System Function: Managing Stress
Ankur TayalHow do you deal with stress? This is something that I get asked all the time in my office, but it is a question that I also ask others. Yes, we must reduce stress in our lives wherever possible, because we sure do have enough of it. However, we must also remember the reason we have stess in the first place, which is to help us grow. In my previous articles, welearned how great the day c...
Read more...CategoriesMindful Living | Stress and Balance | Holistic TherapiesReflecting On Self Love
Trish OttoneSometimes I think that bears have the right idea; hibernating through winter is smart thinking. As I sit watching the snow fall for the millionth time this winter I challenge myself to a mental exercise of examining these two themes in a more spiritual light. A time when nature still lies internal and dormant is not such a bad time to allow ourselves to look within and reflect on love,...
Read more...CategoriesMindful Living | Inspiration and Motivation | Stress and BalanceSpirituality And Shifting Seasons
Trish OttoneAs I sit to write this article on the eve of December 1st (which to me is the beginning of the coming winter season), I look out the window into a dark and dreary day and feel a surprising sense of welcoming as I think about the slowing down that comes with this time of year. I begin to ponder on the spiritual message to be found in the season, that which is of a subtle energy and far remo...
Read more...CategoriesMindful Living | Stress and Balance5 Tips for Natural Stress Management
Naturally SavvyStress is a normal part of everyday life, and a little stress is good for our bodies because it helps stimulate us to achieve our goals. But overwhelming stress, also called distress, is a big problem. Stress is the bodys response to a threat. The fight or flight response prepares the body to respond physically, and the end result is an increase in heart rate, breathing rate, blood pressure...
Read more...CategoriesMindful Living | Mind and Mental Health | Yoga and Meditation | Stress and BalanceTransform Stress Into Blessings
Dr. Jonah YakelEveryday, we hear a lot of news about stress and all of the negative side effects associated with experiencing it. Media outlets such as TV, magazines, radio, and the Internet, constantly bombard us with news stories discussing dangers of too much stress. In fact, its estimated that 90% of all doctors visits today are for symptoms resulting from the chronic effects of a stressful lifestyle. Cle...
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Antonia HagensHow do you Master Peace? Isnt it what we are all looking for in our lives? If you could truly have inner peace no matter what the circumstances around you what would your life look like? Lets start off with the question, what is peace? We all seem to be searching for it, we all want it - but what is it? Peace is a state of being and a journey. Peace starts with you and with me. Its not some...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceHealing Through Balance
Dr. Jonah YakelTrying to navigate the madness of daily life today seems to be increasingly difficult. Its near impossible to find a way to effectively manage work, family and friends, personal obligations and responsibilities, pay bills, and still find time to take care of our own needs. Given the lack of time and never ending to do list, the concept of reaching some kind of balance in our lives seems like a ...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceTop 5 Herbs for Fighting Fatigue
Dr. Edward GroupIt seems like every person I talk to suffers from some form of fatigue. First let me say that if you suffer from fatigue, it is a tell tale sign your body is toxic, your adrenal glands are burned out and you really need a good colon cleanse, liver and gallbladder cleanse, parasite cleanse and chemical and heavy metal cleanse. After cleansing your body you should consider dietary changes. If you...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalancePlan for 'Me Time' to Reduce Stress
Michelle PerroneWe all live hectic, stressful lives that are usually divided between family and work, but when did you last take some time for yourself? It’s important to maintain a proper balance between the time you devote to yourself and the time you devote to others. It may sound selfish, but avoiding opportunities to rest and recharge can have some adverse health effects, such as lowered immune system funct...
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The Health Effects of Stress
Linda MinerHow do you measure the amount of stress you are under? This is a difficult task because it is challenging, even for scientists, to quantify how stress affects ...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceStop Holiday Stress in Its Tracks
Naturally SavvyBetween the end-of-year deadlines, holiday shopping budgets, crowded stores, long lines, and the odd family dust-up, stress is pretty much a given this time of ...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceSimple Steps to Manage Stress
Douglas “Duffy” MacKay, NDWork deadlines. Traffic jams. Money woes. In a world that often seems as though it’s moving at the speed of light, it’s hard not to feel stressed. This time of...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceBurnout Syndrome Can Happen to Anyone
Odessa GillTake a day off. Haven’t heard this in awhile? If not, just do it. Remember, if you do not plan it for yourself, who will? There is a phenomenon that I see in p...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceManaging Stress for Better Health
Claude GallantI recently read a book about a woman who basically dropped everything in her life to study yoga in India. While the idea of leaving everything behind to pursue ...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceMinimize Stress and Maximize Nutrition
Irene Swedak"My diet isn’t great. I drink too much coffee, skip breakfast, and usually grab fast food for lunch during the week . . . then I end up gorging when I get ...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceConsider Focusing on the Here and Now
Randy TaylorHow do we deal with stress and find balance in our lives? If you are in the growing majority, that simple question no doubt resonates with you. It compromises ...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceRelax and Rejuvenate Inside and Out
Jane LargeChances are, if you’ve got a problem, someone’s developed a cream, pill or magic potion designed to fix that problem. When we want to improve the look of our s...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceSlowing Down for a Better Life
Renee YemmaThis month there is so much to celebrate: World Health Day, Easter, Passover, Earth Day, and spring in general. The sun is shining, the temperature is rising, t...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceKick Your Caffeine Habit and Feel Younger
Caroline MacDougallIt’s the common complaint you hear uttered by friends, family, and co-workers throughout the day: “I just can’t get going without my cup of coffee!” What happen...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceStressed Out: Cope with Life's Pressures
Naturally SavvyStress is viewed as a psychological problem, but its physical effects are very real. What we perceive as a stressor, whether physical, emotional or mental, pose...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceHoliday Presence
Meghan TelpnerThe holiday season can become overwhelming and we may experience more stress than usual. The increased time we spend socializing with friends and family often c...
Read more...CategoriesStress and Balance10 Tips To Easily Manage Holiday Stress
Renee YemmaThe holiday season is upon us. Decorating, family gatherings, shopping for gifts, traveling, cooking, and baking are in full force. It’s the most wonderful time...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceStress, Cortisol and Your Health
Brendan BrazierAre you stressed? Do you feel overwhelmed and worn down from the demands of your professional and personal lives? Do you find your energy levels and your health...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceHolidays: Stress Less, Live More
Radha MarcumBy: By Radha Marcum As much as I love this time of year—its family gatherings and festivities—as the season progresses I inevitably feel overwhelmed by the add...
Read more...CategoriesStress and BalanceI Bite My Nails, Could This Be From Stress?
Rebecka Hoppins Campbell, NDBy: Rebecka Hoppins Campbell, ND The first step is to find out why you bite your nails. One reason many people bite their nails is to satisfy the need to have ...
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