A Dozen Helpful Stress Relief Tips

Here are a dozen helpful stress relief tips

1. Stress Relief Tip #1 – Yoga, and Tai-Chi are great forms of stress relief.  People have been using them for centuries in Asia and India to combat tension in the body.  The physical techniques loosen up the muscles in the body and help focus the mind into relaxing thoughts.
2. Stress Relief Tip #2 – Meditation is one of the simplest and best ways to relax.  It’s easy to learn and has many benefits. T aking as little as a few minutes per day (though 15-20 is preferable) can go a long way toward relieving stress symptoms.  To meditate simply go to a quiet place in the house, turn off all distractions and focus on your breathing.  Let your thoughts and stress drift in and out.
3. Stress Relief Tip #3 – Deep breathing exercises is a powerful way to get your stress symptoms under control.  And lessening the symptoms is often a good first step toward curing the longer term problem.  Try this: lie face down on the floor on a large towel, elbows bent with your hands flat on the floor.  The backs of your hands should be under your chest.  Now breath deeply, three or four times.
4. Stress Relief Tip #4 – Remove negative things from your life.  Are there people that continually stress you out?  Resolve your issues with them or remove them completely out of your life.  The last thing you need in your life are more stressors.
5. Stress Relief Tip #5- Some supplements, such as 5-HTP or
   Rhodiola can be helpful as part of a well-rounded program of stress relief.  Figure out which ones work best with you and stick with them. Click here to learn more about 5-HTP and Click here to learn more about the supplement rhodiola
6. Stress Relief Tip #6 – Set a serene mood in your home or working environment with aromatherapy. Aromatherapy often combined with ‘mood music’ does actually work in a lot of cases. Smelling pleasant smells rather than harsh environmental toxins will do wonders for your system.
7. Stress Relief Tip #7 – Soothing and relaxing music is another great way to relieve stress.  Music easily shifts our mood and can alter our feelings almost instantly.  Listening to the right kind of music will definitely help you relax tremendously. We recommend Chakra Suite
8. Stress Relief Tip #8 – A good massage particularly in conjunction with relaxing music, can be utilized with a larger program of stress relief.  One of the most common effects of stress is severe muscle tension – particularly in the neck, shoulders and calves.  Massages will help to relax your tense muscles and your entire well being. They feel great and they’re good for you.
9. Stress Relief Tip #9 – Journalling. Sometimes we all just got to vent. Writing all your negative thoughts, feelings, and problems in a journal will help you to take a load off.
10. Stress Relief Tip #10 – Take Control. Are there problems in your life that are unresolved that are bothering you? Take control of these problems and find solutions for them. Do you hate your job? Start looking for a new one, or work for yourself. Do you feel trapped and hopeless? Find meaning in your life. There are lots of great self help materials out there. We recommend the website VisualizeMaterialize.com to help you manifest your desires and achieve your goals.
11. Stress Relief Tip #11 – Exercise. Maybe you have a lot of aggression in you and you need to find a healthy way to release it all. If that’s the case, you need exercise. Running is a great way to increase your endorphins (the feel good chemical in your brain) and burn off stress.
12. Stress Relief Tip #12 – Talk to a close and trusted friend. This can be a family member or someone that loves you and you trust. Sometimes we all just need an ear and a hug.

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Depression and The Adrenal Glands

When you are suffering from adrenal gland fatigue and you’re tired and stressed out all the time, it is easy to  fall into depression.

Depression is a serious medical illness that affects millions of people.  Along with the emotional experience of sadness, loss, or passing mood states clinical depression is consistent and can interfere with a person’s ability to function. The impact of depression that can occur in any individual can be enormous in suffering.  Some symptoms of depression which occurs in nearly 10 million adults each year are:

• A sad or empty mood
• Memory troubles
• Lack of interest in routine activities
• Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
• Changes in sleep or appetite (increase or decrease)
• Easily irritated by minor things
• Frequent crying
• Feeling of guilt or worthlessness

Depression can be devastating to all areas of a person’s everyday life including family relationships, friends, and ability to work or go to school. Many people believe that the symptoms of depression are not “real” and that it could be shaken off by the individual if they just tried.

Because of the inaccurate beliefs that depression causes, people either may not recognize that they have a treatable disorder or may be discouraged from seeking help or staying on any treatment due to feelings of shame and guilt. Too often untreated depression leads to suicide.

The following supplements are recommended for the treatment of depression:

• Folic Acid
• Iron
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin B6
• 5-HTP
• Fish Oils
• DHEA
• Acetyl L Carnitine
• St John’s Wort
• Kava Kava

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What Is Adrenal Fatigue?

So what is adrenal fatigue?  You’ve probably heard the term, and may feel like it may be something that is happening to you.  For example, do you suffer from burnout or lengthy  exhaustion for no obvious reason?  Here are the basics behind what is adrenal fatigue to help you better understand them.

The adrenal glands first off are small pyramid shaped organs that sit atop each kidney in the lower back.  The adrenals release their own ’stress hormones’ in response to certain situations or environmental conditions, and control the release of many other important hormones in the body such as DHEA, estrogen and testosterone.  Their primary function is to prime the system to deal with life-threatening, stressful, or pressure-filled circumstances.  They largely determine the energy level available for the necessary response.

In our fast paced society, an estimated 75% of individuals suffer from adrenal fatigue some point in their lives.  This occurs when the glands can no longer keep up with the pace of the outputting stress hormones, or when they no longer respond to repeated demands that they’ve heard too many times before.  Signs and symptoms may include severe fatigue, lightheadedness upon standing, depression and irritability, lack of sex drive, exhaustion and general malaise.  Adrenal fatigue is often associated with intense or prolonged stress, life crisis, trauma, and chronic illness. Other factors include poor lifestyle choices such as substance abuse, an improper diet and too little or irregular sleep.

The functioning and well being of your adrenals is extremely important, especially in emergency situations.  Poorly functioning, and overtaxed adrenal glands can lessen your ability to deal effectively with crisis situations.  Healthy adrenals also help the body to endure long periods of physical and mental exertion during work or exercise.  it is the job of your adrenal glands to react to stress in a balanced manner so that one’s response is appropriate to the situation.

The adrenal glands also signal the storage and/or release of carbohydrates and fats, the conversion of fats and proteins into energy, along with the distribution of stored fat on the body. They are involved in blood sugar regulation, cardiovascular function, gastrointestinal function, and in controlling blood pressure.  The adrenals also playing a part in sexual interest and response – so poorly functioning adrenals can really put a damper on things by increasing fat storage on your belly while making you disinterested in the whole process altogether!

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Adrenal Fatigue Symptoms

The ability to handle both physical and emotional stress is essential to human survival.  Our body has a complete set of stress modulation system in place and the control center is the adrenal glands.  When this gland becomes dysfunctional, our body’s ability to handle stress reduces and adrenal fatigue manifests as a result.

Here is a list of adrenal fatigue symptoms:

• Tendency to gain weight and unable to loose it, especially around the waist
• High frequency of getting the flu and other respiratory diseases and these symptoms tend to last longer than usual
• Tendency to tremble when under pressure
• Reduced sex drive
• Lightheaded when rising from a laying down position
• Unable to remember things
• Lack of energy in the mornings and also in the afternoon between 3 to 5 pm
• Feel better suddenly for a brief period after a meal
• Often feel tired between 9 – 10 pm, but resist going to bed
• Need coffee or stimulants to get going in the morning
• Crave for salty, fatty, and high protein food such as meat and cheese
• Increase symptoms of PMS for women; period are heavy and then stop, or almost stopped on the 4th day, only to start flow again on the 5th or 6th day
• Pain in the upper back or neck with no apparent reasons
• Feels better when stress is relieved, such as on a vacation
• Difficulties in getting up in the morning
• Lightheaded
• Mild depression
• Food and or inhalant allergies
• Lethargy and lack of energy
• Increased effort to perform daily tasks
• Decreased ability to handle stress
• Dry and thin skin
• Hypoglycemia
• Low Body Temperature
• Nervousness
• Palpitation
• Unexplained hair loss
• Alternating constipation and diarrhea
• Dyspepsia

If you find you have many of these adrenal fatigue symptoms, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue.  None of the signs or symptoms alone can definitively pinpoint adrenal fatigue, however, when taken as a group these signs and symptoms show a person who is under significant stress.  These adrenal fatigue symptoms are often the result of  severe or chronic excessive stress and the inability of the body to reduce and cope with such stress.

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