February 23, 2012
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February 23, 2012
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Features and tips devoted to helping you maintain balance and avoid stress.
If you think sleep is merely a cozy luxury that comes at the end of a long day, think again. Sleep is an integral component of our health. In fact, this often misunderstood part of our physiological make-up may hold a much larger key to our health than we understand.
Our sense of smell has a powerful influence on our emotions and mood. Unlike our other senses, which are processed through the brain stem, our sense of smell is processed through the limbic system, which governs emotion and memory.
A goal is something we want to achieve. Setting goals is a powerful way to implement change in our lives. Without goals, we have no vision for where we are going. With them, we have a road map and a visible destination.
You may associate stress with a number of physical symptoms including migraines, indigestion, and anxiety—but did you know that stress can leave a lasting impact on your oral health as well?
Fall is a season of cooler temps and changing leaves—and resetting clocks. Resetting the clocks provides an excellent opportunity to reset our sleep habits, which, it turns out, could use an overhaul.
Yoga is an excellent antidote for stress. But if you’re feeling super stressed, maybe it’s time to super-size your yoga and give laughter yoga a try. After all, laughter is the best medicine and clinical research has proven that it can reduce stress hormones and boost the immune system.
“In every life we have some trouble; when you worry, you make it double. Don’t worry, be happy…” The lyrics are not only catchy—they’re true. In fact, researchers have long known that worry can prolong stress and its associated physiological symptoms. Now new research indicates that scheduling worry—so that it is confined to a specific half-hour period each day—can help reduce anxiety.
Stress may very well be a fact of life, but did you know that it could be making you fat? In fact, chronic anxiety is a double-edged sword—it can cause weight gain and prevent weight loss. As if you needed another reason to curtail the stress in your life.
Sometimes the challenges of life can seem so overwhelming that it’s hard to make sense of it all. While some people find solace in talking with a friend or professional, many women find relief in the form of a simple journal.
If you’re looking for a way to get some physical exercise, breathe deeply, and relieve stress, look no further than your garden. Planting and tending a garden is an excellent way to alleviate anxiety and create a quiet respite amidst a busy life.
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