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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stress & supplementation: how is a supplement supposed to help with stress?
- Copyright 2005 Tanja Gardner
THE STRESS PRODUCT INDUSTRY ? MORE THAN JUST A MONEYSPINNER?
It's not news that stress products are a big-money industry, and stress supplements are at the forefront. Go into any pharmacy or health-food shop, browse the vitamin shelves, and you'll be guaranteed to find at least one product per range dedicated to the relief of stress. The h...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stress & spirituality, part 1
- Copyright 2005 Tanja Gardner
Stress & Spirituality ? How Spirituality Affects Stress Levels
Take a moment to close your eyes and think about what a 'spiritual' person looks like. Whether you see them as sitting lotus-style in saffron robes or speaking emphatically from a pulpit, I'd bet one thing you won't see them as is 'stressed'. Relaxed. serene. beatific. These ar...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stress: guilty as charged
- How To Defend Yourself
Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Do you sometimes feel like you just have too much to think about? Does it make you tired, irritable, or even depressed? What can you do about it?
People rarely go to the doctor to say "I think I have stress," and yet the National Institutes of Health say that 80% of illnesses are caused by stress, d...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stress & exercise: how do i make it work for me?
- Copyright 2005 Tanja Gardner
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXERCISE & STRESS
Everyone knows that exercise reduces stress levels. Doesn't it?
Actually, some of the research is a little conflicting. For a start, vigorous exercise is actually stressor itself. On a physical level, exercise causes the tiny muscle fibres to actually tear, and then grow back strong...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stress, anxiety and depression - what is the difference?
- Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
Looking after your feelings and emotions is as important as taking care of your body. Most of us take care of our physical health far better than our feelings.
Stress is a normal reaction to what is happening in your life, and it can be caused by good, as well as bad events. A little bit of stress isn't always a bad thing; but being over-str...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stop stress now: ten proven techniques
- There's no such thing as a stress-free life. We face challenges every day, and our bodies are designed to react automatically, equipping us to achieve more than we thought possible. But we were also designed to deal with stressful events quickly and then recuperate during a period of rest before facing the next threat. Many of the things that cause us stress today are not easily handled by fightin...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Stop cold and canker sores from ruining the day
- (ARA) ? Stress is something just about everyone deals with at one time or another in their lives. It may come from pressure on the job, anxiety over an upcoming test, job interview or first date, or from planning a big event such as a vacation or wedding. No matter what the reason, stress is a big factor in the appearance of a cold sore.
More than 40 million Americans suffer from th...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Squeeze to relax!
- This heading may seem like a contradiction in terms. How on earth is squeezing anything going to allow for relaxation to occur? Surely it will generate more tension, won't it?
Well, not necessarily. Indeed, combined with focused breathing it is a great tool to alleviate stress and will help those stubborn tense muscles to let go!
It is a common affliction for many peo...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Skin care secrets ? you can have beautiful skin
- Your skin is the largest organ of your body, just like your heart or your kidney. Its job is to protect your insides so it is important for it to be healthy. If you eat a healthy diet, drink lots of water, keep it clean, and protect it from the sun, your skin will stay healthy all your life.
A skin care program is the combination of skin care products and a routine that will be most...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Should we treat cancer or prevent cancer?
- Cancer is one of the biggest killers around the world. In America alone, 25% of all deaths are related to cancer.
Many people think of cancer as a single problem but in fact, it is a number of problems spread throughout the body. Generally speaking, if cancer is caught in the early stages of development, it can be treated and cured.
Although there are several differen...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Seven waysyou can improve your memory
- Without doubt, exercise is one of the most effective ways to stay healthy - physically, mentally, and emotionally. Although exercise is directly related to the physical aspect of an individual, emotional and mental benefits can likewise be derived from it.
While muscle mass is identified to physical exercise, memory retention is identified to mental exercise. This is made possible b...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Seven easy ways to do aromatherapy skin care at home
- When there is easy way to do your aromatherapy skin care at home, why do you have to do it outside your house. You can save money and you can treat your skin properly. You will look fresh and your skin will be healthy although you do it at home.
The important message is that you must not careless with your skin. Although you feel you have complexion and glowing skin, you must unders...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Set yourself stress-free
- Stress in our personal and professional lives is ever
changing and constantly on the rise. Everyday we're
expected to do more and more with less and less - less
resources, less energy and less time. In order to master the
ability to manage stress, it's important to first remove one of
the biggest obstacles that stands between chaos and calm -
SELF. Often w...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Rio light mask photic stimulation therapy for migraines, headaches and stress relief
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Photic Stimulation - Not science fiction but science fact!
British doctors at the Hammersmith Hospital, London have developed an exciting and revolutionary new drug free treatment that uses photic stimulation in the form of programmed patterns of gently pulsating light shone into closed eyes.
Clinical studies have shown that the Rio Lightmask can stop ...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Research confirms drinking relieves stress
- The results are in, the clinical trials have spoken. Drinking relieves stress--drinking green tea, that is. There's something in green tea that helps us relax. And it may start turning up in other foods soon.
The legendary benefits of green tea--weight loss, cancer prevention, immune system boosting, and more--have put green tea on everyone's top ten superfoods list. Now the teacup'...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Relaxation couldn't be simpler
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Many people use their sofa and TV to help them 'switch off and relax'. In reality, television programs can suspend you n stress for yours, with depressing or thrilling storylines, violence and madness!
True relaxation is achieved when all tensions and thoughts are eliminated. Inside, you are calm, peaceful, yet alert and focused. You are in control and feel the strength of j...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Record inflation and added life stress
- You've seen the latest reports. The news says "inflation hit a record high, due to rises in gas prices from the hurricanes." It can be very stressful when we start thinking about the "ripple" effect this may cause in the economy and maybe a rise in prices of all the things we buy.
Keep reading, as I'm going to show you how you can benefit from inflation and reduce your stress....
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Recognizing acute stress
- Copyright 2005 Trevor Dumbleton
For those who are familiar with stress, there is a distinct difference between regular stress and acute stress. While regular stress is a part of daily life in the hectic world of today, acute stress is an altogether different animal.
While stress is certainly a problem, considering that it can cause a weakening of the immune system, pr...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Quiet time
- Do you remember what it was like when the three year old was screaming bloody murder, the TV was blaring Barney songs at levels that could break glass, and you were hanging by your last thread of sanity? (Parents of teenagers say the same thing happens in their household now, except it is another cartoon character called ?50 Cent?)
When the levels of stress got so bad, we would decl...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Press release "is spike in pain?"
- "Is Spike in pain?"
Former childhood cancer patient creates an easy-to-use device to help determine if an animal or person is in pain.
Columbus, OH July 12, 2004 -- As a five-year-old childhood cancer patient in 1962, Sue Benford bristled every time a nurse or doctor asked her "How much does it hurt?" There was no easy way for a young child to describe the intensity o...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Plantar faschitis and heel bone spurs causes
- are related to several common reasons. Plantar faschitis occurs when the connective tissue on the bottom of your foot that attaches to your heel becomes inflammed.
When repeated stress and strain occur on the heel bone and surrounding soft tissue, the body attempts to protect itself by forming heel bone spurs. This kind of pain is usually felt at the bottom of your heel. Quite often...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Planning stress management
- Deadlines at work, demanding bosses, bills to be paid at home, kids demanding for time and attention, changes in the environment, etc. AAARRRRGH. These are the realities of everyday living that people in an industrialized world have to constantly contend with, if these factors are not handled properly this will lead to stress.
Stress is the wear and tear the body experiences as peop...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Plan to succeed!
- To get what we want in life we need to have a plan. Goals are an important part of making plans and being successful. If we want to lose weight, we need to set goals and have a plan. If we want to be fit, we need to set goals and have a plan. If we want to have less stress, we need to set goals and have a plan. You've heard that saying? ?She that fails to plan plans to fail.? So how can you plan t...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Pain in the neck could be from your computer
- Neck pain can really get irritating if it persists for long periods of time. The pain can get unbearable that's why some people succumb to taking medications or pain relievers only to find out that they don't do them any good. Let's check out these simple and basic tips on how to treat and relieve you from neck pain.
1. Get spinal checkups regularly.
It is very important to a...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Overcoming the addiction of smoking
- So what is the best way to overcome the addiction of smoking and to fight the cravings that nicotine cause.
There are many ways including taking pills, using patches and chewing gum but I want to take a look at the natural ways you can fight the cravings and overcome smoking for good. It is important to use natural ways as to chemical ways because by using patches for example, you a...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Natural pain management: exercise & chronic pain
- Copyright 2005 Tanja Gardner
When you find yourself living with pain every minute of every hour of every day, just getting up in the morning can seem like too much to ask. When you find it hard to remember the last time you weren't in pain, it's not unusual for fear and depression to take hold and drag you into a downward spiral that makes the pain even worse. Even on good days, exe...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Myth busting: what causes mental breakdown?
- Are you one of over 40 million people suffering a personal nightmare caused by stress, depression and anxiety? These illnesses are the modern plague and they ruin lives. And year in, year out, more and more people are affected. And most of them will never understand exactly why they've become ill.
I came out of a nightmare 5-year period of anxiety and depression and I did it without...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Multivitamin supplement- the importance of taking one
- It's absolutely crucial that your body gets the nutrients it needs to function effectively and efficiently. The daily stress of pollution, fatty and processed food, and stress deplete your body of nutrients and it's up to you to replace these nutrients. You can do this through healthy nutrition, or even better, through healthy nutrition and proper supplementation.
For the average person, it...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Minimize stress in your life
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Use these simple tips to minimize stress in your day to day living.
Lower your expectations and you will suffer less disappointment. Try seeing everything as already perfect and accept things as they are, then you can strive less and relax more.
Learn to say NO. Next time someone asks you to do something, before the word 'yes' slips out, pause, say you can't g...
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- 2007-04-06 22:16:26 - Menopause and weight loss
- During menopause, many women report that the challenge of weight loss becomes even more difficult. The need to lose weight haunts women most of the time, and now more men are reporting the same struggle. When women hit menopause, weight gathers around the waist and hips; despite our best efforts to diet and exercise.
What we know is that this additional body fat is linked to your ho...