Tag: Stress

Massage therapy can lower cortisol levels, increase dopamine and serotonin (our happy hormones) and lower excitatory hormones like norepinephrine and epinephrine. Massage has been shown to help the body shift into a peaceful parasympathetic state (rest and digest mode) from stressful sympathetic state (fight-or-flight mode), extracting stress away.

Poorly managed stress leads to fatigue, obesity, heart disease and serious health problems. Knowing your stressors and your reactions will guide you to the right stress reduction technique for you. 7 ways to cope with stress: Keep your life organized; Engage in regular exercise; Eat healthy; Get enough rest; Try relaxation techniques; Have a positive outlook; Seek support.

If you are stressed out, this easy 30-minute seated practice is exactly what you need. This will suit both experienced yogis and beginners. All you need is a block and a yoga mat to get started with this routine.

The world is getting more frenzied by the day. All people are made in different ways and they get impacted with varying intensities. All...

Mental health and physical health is closely knitted to each other and if one falls in some sort of a problem, the other will...

Love yourself and give yourself permission to live life and be happy even in times of struggle! I see so many clients in my office...

Losing weight boils down to stress, digestion and current weight. Stress: Your body and mind are in sync and too much exercise results in stress and eventually inflammation. Digestion: If you have poor digestion, eat fiber rich foods and avoid medicines. Weight: Check your BMI and lose the appropriate amount weight, losing excess weight can cause problems.

Feeling frazzled? Rather than sulking in despair or reaching for another handful of your "comfort" food of choice, feed yourself with research-backed coping methods...

Fill a sock or muslin cloth with 2 tbsp of dried chamomile and 2 tbsp of dried rose petals and pack tightly. Hang it below the tap as your filling the tub so that the water goes through the bundle. Once the tub is full let the bundle float about your tub. Squeeze repeatedly during bath to see water color change and remove when finished. You are sure to feel relaxed.

Eat Right: Proper nutrition is very important for pregnant women and their unborn babies. Take Extra Folic Acid: It is recommended that pregnant women should consume 400 micrograms of folic acid per day to prevent birth defects. Stop Smoking: Do not smoke while you’re pregnant and always avoid situations where you’ll be exposed to secondhand smoke. Avoid Stress: Stress is detrimental to the human body, so it’s no secret that pregnant women should avoid it.

If you have difficulty sleeping, inability to focus, and feel moody for most of the day, these are warning signs and might wear you down emotionally. This is when you need to engage in meditation and communicate with the silence of your spirit. Some people may like to chant a mantra. These vibrations then divert the mind to allow transformation and harmony to occur. You must listen to their breath and heartbeat and engage in peaceful meditation.

Neglect of mental health reflects in one's lifestyle and outlook on life, affecting his/her eating habits, physical appearance, relationships, social and professional life, etc....

The Herd mentality: The biggest cause for stress today is a latent dissatisfaction with oneself. We all talk about individualism but constantly want to confirm...

If you find yourself rushing from task to task, worried that you don’t have time to do everything, or if you are shouldering a...

It Happens to All of Us at Some Point: I know what it's like, trust me! I remember thinking "I'm NEVER going to lose this...