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Ways to Manage Stress From the Inside Out
First, take a deep breath, pause, then exhale. Repeat … deep breath, pause, and then release the air. There! You’ve already mastered an important step on your path to wellness. You have learned an effective calming practice to help resist stress. Some individuals get too far into the mindset that “stress is just part of […]
Nature: The Best Natural Stress Relief?
The fight-or-flight response is an important survival mechanism and one that has helped humankind since the beginning of time. When the fight-or-flight response kicks in, systems of the body that are not necessary for emergency situations are inhibited—such as the digestive and immune systems. In turn, those that are necessary for emergencies—such as the circulatory […]
Can Shortness Of Breath Cause Anxiety?
Panic attacks are common among those who suffer from either panic disorder or some type of anxiety.1 With these attacks typically comes symptoms like shortness of breath. Unfortunately, shortness of breath is a symptom that can lead to increased anxiety and even more fear. Some people might feel as if they are unable to breathe […]
Here’s Why Stress Affects Sleep
Human beings require certain things to survive, like water and food. One of our less obvious necessities for life is sleep. Unfortunately, according to Kathy Whitney of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, at least 25% of all Americans do not get enough sleep.1 A variety of factors causes sleep deprivation, and one of the main factors […]
Signs of Stress and Relieving Effects of Stressors
Modern life is busy, and there’s always so much to deal with on the daily that it’s easy to assume that being stressed out is normal. This causes individuals to become used to feeling hurried, tense, distracted, and irritable. In the midst of all of these stressors, sleepless nights can become so familiar that not […]
Balancing Stress and Anxiety Through Mindful Massage Techniques
There is nothing quite as relaxing and soothing as a massage, right? Whether self-applied, mutually exchanged or even received at a professional service, the act of rubbing, caressing and otherwise manipulating the soft tissues of the body can relieve pain, stimulate healing, and relax the body. According to statistics posted on the official website of […]
Handy and Simple Stress Coping Strategies
Stress is something that affects almost all of us at some point in our lives. It is normal to experience some degree of stress if you are having a hard time at work, you are experiencing difficult times at home, someone close to you is ill, or you have a big event coming up. Stress […]
Relieve Stress on National Relaxation Day
With National Relaxation Day right around the corner, now is a great time to stop and consider the importance of relaxation. What does it mean for our minds, bodies, and long-term health? Stress and anxiety levels in modern life are no joke. Relaxation helps reverse the effects of daily stressors, making it easier to cope […]
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Top 10 Essential Oils for Anxiety
Anxiety Stress and anxiety are common and complicated conditions affecting people of all walks of life. Throughout the course of our lifetimes, most of us will experience anxiety, whether caused by specific stressors or of a more pervasive and chronic nature, usually indicating a diagnosable mental illness. Natural remedies, such as Zen MONQ, calm the […]
Ways to Manage Stress From the Inside Out
First, take a deep breath, pause, then exhale. Repeat … deep breath, pause, and then release the air. There! You’ve already mastered an important step on your path to wellness. You have learned an effective calming practice to help resist stress. Some individuals get too far into the mindset that “stress is just part of […]
Recipes That Use Essential Oils for Stress Relief
How to Manage and Reduce Stress with Essential Oils Stress is so common these days that it has become a normal part of daily life. Stress is one of the mechanisms the body used to deal with perceived threats and can have positive as well as negative effects. The problem is that often stress remains […]
Stress & Anxiety and Age: Are Young People More Stressed Today?
There was a time when stress and anxiety were considered to be disorders mostly faced by adults, while children remained relatively carefree and happy. Whether that can be stated as an absolute claim or not is a matter for debate. However, it is undeniable that children today face more pressures from an early age, from […]
Stress: The 12 Best Essential Oils For Relief
Those suffering from stress and anxiety might experience hindered performance in their careers or studies. The immune system can suffer from daily stress, and having an all-natural solution that can boost mood and relieve stress without producing other side effects can make all the difference. How Essential Oils Relieve Stress Essential oils are fragrant in ways […]
Environmental Stressors and Their Impact on Our Mental Wellbeing
Mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic these days. More and more people are facing mental health challenges. Mental health, in general, is less taboo today. While being able to have an open conversation about mental health is valuable, having the ability to talk about depression, anxiety and other issues are just one part […]