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Stress Relief May Save Your Life
Stress has the potential to make life unbearable, and in severe cases can lead to a host of physical and emotional problems, including this top ten list of things you really could live without: • Heart disease And guess what? There's more....stress has also been linked to allergies, skin disorders, hair loss, teeth and gum disease and to unhealthy lifestyle choices including poor diet, addictions and high risk behavior. Make them stop! O.k., you get the picture. It is clearly important for us to take stress seriously and to commit some time, energy and effort into making sure that it doesn't get the best of us.
Stress Affects Everyone DifferentlyThere is no single cure for it, no magic pill that will make it disappear. And, the fact is, you really don't want to make stress disappear.Some stress is good. Appropriate and controllable stress provides interest and excitement and motivates you to achieve more. And none at all would leave you bored stiff. Unfortunately, for many of us, "..appropriate and controllable.." can quickly become "Holy crap, I can't deal with this!" And while there are many products on the market which will suppress the problem temporarily, a more prudent and effective approach is to integrate solutions into your life which will keep stress from getting out of control. There is an old saying in Chinese Medicine, "Treating disease after it is formed is like digging a well after you have become thirsty." In other words, don't wait until something is out of control, plan and take steps to keep it manageable. A Combination Approach Works BestClinical experience has shown us that a combination of approaches is generally more effective. And, also, what works for someone else may not necessarily work for you.We are devoted to offering you a wide variety of solutions so that you can mix and match and find the best ones that work for you. And we are committed to offering drug free solutions because we believe in the body's innate ability to heal itself. Before we explore those solutions, let's take a look at some of the common barriers which may prevent you from achieving success. Overcoming Obstacles to Treatment•One major obstacle to reducing stress is the fact that the urge to "fight or flight" is a strong natural instinct. It evolved in us for a reason, we needed it for survival. And because we still have it, the very idea of relaxing can seem strange to some of us, we just don't want to put our guard down.For example, a controlling boss may put a worker into a psychological state of fighting-readiness, even though the situation does not allow the worker to fight back or even express her anger. As a result, stress builds up and the worker holds onto it believing, even subconsciously, that the stress is providing safety or preparedness. This prevents her from doing anything to correct the problem. •Another barrier to success is the fact that people are sometimes afraid of being selfish if they engage in stress relieving activities that only benefit them. The truth is that taking the time to make yourself happier, less angry and physically well will benefit everyone around you. •Finally, many people believe that certain emotions, like anger, are important parts of their personality. Research has shown, however, that regular anger can lead to heart problems and strokes. You don't have to live that way, people can learn to change their emotional reactions to stressful events using behavioral therapy like Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). You won't regret it. Utilizing the many therapies and techniques available for reducing stress will improve your quality of life and the lives of everyone you interact with.
You deserve it and so do your friends, co-workers and family.
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