After a stressful situation, how likely are you to rehash the upsetting event to a friend or loved one to try and “get it off your chest” and put it behind you? While venting may be a common response to dealing with stress , new research shows it may actually make you feel worse.

Most people can agree that certain situations can quickly lead to elevated stress levels, such as heavy traffic/congestion and loud, grating noise – both which are pretty commonplace in an urbanite’s daily life. Recently, a study conducted in Germany showed that certain areas in the brains of city dwellers reacted more vigorously to stress, suggesting that urban living may be harmful to your emotional health.

“I can’t take these hot flashes anymore!” This is a common reaction to most of the symptoms associated with menopause. While some women have been unscathed by the affects of menopause, there are more who are experiencing severe symptoms and want them alleviated. There will come a point when the question will be asked, “Is hormone
replacement therapy a good thing?”

Many women have chosen this course of treatment to decrease symptoms associated with menopause. However, there are issues to consider. While HRT can be a blessing for some, it can also be a curse for …

TMJ is the commonly used abbreviation for temporomadibular joint syndrome/disorder. People suffering from this disorder experience pain, pressure, popping and crackling in the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. People who experience the effects of TMJ often search for ways to help the syndrome or disorder before it results in an inability to open the mouth or chew food.

One of those methods of treatment are TMJ exercises. Before determining the correct exercises many practitioners who are experienced in TMJ attempt to find the areas of the body that are …

Researchers have proven that massage therapy provides several significant health benefits, including improved blood circulation, improved sleep, deep muscle relaxation and increased range of motion. Massage has also been shown to alter the body’s ‘chemical soup’ by stimulating the release of endorphins, our ‘feel good’ hormones.

Experience four research-based,stress management techniques that are accepted and used by both the traditional medical and holistic communities.

You will not find any philosophies, theories or fluff presented here because frankly, we do not have time for that and chances are neither do you. Enjoy and learn four stress-management techniques; diaphragmatic breathing, affirmations, visualizations, and progressive muscular relaxation accompanied by soothing, uplifting m… More >>

Indigo Dreams: Adult Relaxation-Guided Meditation/Relaxation Techniques decrease anxiety, stress, anger

It is always healthy to have a positive and good outlook on life. This means that you are forward thinking and you are not dwelling on the negative aspects in your life.

Instead, you are using your energies towards thinking about and planning for the good things that are coming to you. When you are tired and stressed over situations, it is hard to keep a positive outlook on your life.

This is because suddenly stress makes you feel depressed and sad. A positive outlook makes you happy and ready to face the world.

You need to keep …

Life is full of changes and it is understandable that how we manage stress may be influenced by how we process change.

Change can be stressful or it can be a good thing. We all learn stress management techniques either through watching how others handle stress or by learning through educational resources such as taking a stress management class. We may have learned techniques such as doing yoga or other relaxation techniques in order to handle stress. We may have learned how to take time to enjoy life more, or how having a hobby can help …

by Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life Natural Supplements

This allegation is the thrust of an article by Byron Richards. It is also something that I agree with him on. He has written an excellent article on the subject of statins introducing some new material and I have reproduced it below for you.

It is common for people to be ‘forced’ to go on to a statin drug when there is no need for it. The latest instance that was brought to my attention was just a few days ago when a lady made a comment …

Cancer is a dreaded disease that appears to survive and continue to thrive despite all the money and research that the allopathic medical system throws its way. This is due in part to Western medicine’s intent to treat the disease, rather than acknowledge and encourage alternative therapies.

There is much more money to be made through the pushing of pills and toxic treatments than there is condoning a healthy lifestyle with proper nutritional counselling, vitamin and nutritional therapy, exercise, stress management and alternative health therapies (like aromatherapy) when needed.

What Western medicine refuses to see is that …