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Conquering Stress Through Breathing

Do you know that chronic stress can, and will, wreck absolute havoc on your health? It’s true and the effects are both mental and physical….
If you are stressed, you may feel irritated, and anxious. Though each of us deals with stress in or own different way, there are a few common steps you can take to [...]


Simple Activities for Fast Stress Relief

Stress is often caused by outside factors that we have no control over, like having to pay for a new water heater, or having to take up the slack for an absent co-worker.  But how we deal with those outside stressors can make things worse.
Many people dealing with stressful situations by trying to hold things [...]


5 Super Foods that Battle Stress

You hear about activities you can do that relieve stresss all the time, but did you also know that there are foods you could eat to reduce your likelihood of being stressed?  Here are a few super foods bound to keep you stress free:
Avocados
Stress is a great excuse to indulge in an avocada adorned salad [...]


Stress: Symptoms to watch for

Stress can become harmful is not dealt with properly.  When a person has too much stress in their life health problems such as high blood pressure, heart attack, and even stroke can occur. Therefore, it is imperative to have a handle on what the common symptoms of stress are, the underlying causes and what you can do [...]


Exercise to relieve stress

Exercising is a wonderful way to feel great and leave behind the stress of your day. When you exercise, your body releases pent up tension and endorphins, which give you a natural “high” feeling. Here are a few exercise suggestions that are proven to help you re-balance a stress-filled life:
Tai Chi or Yoga
Both of these forms of [...]