Stress Relief and Management
How to manage your stress and relieve
yourself from it
Stress is a normal human reaction to raising challenges and tough situations. It's an inevitable part of our
life that we all encounter from time to time. By itself it's not necessarily bad, as it can actually force us to
solve problems. But if it becomes a prolonged situation and how we deal with it can become a serious health
issue.
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Acupuncture Stress Treatment
In our busy lives we often tend to ignore treats to our health, until it gets
the better of us. This includes stress, which has become all too common modern health problem. It
can cause a variety of health issues, if left unchecked. Use acupuncture as natural stress
treatment to help you deal with stress.
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Business Stress Management
The responsibilities of today's business owners are many, from business, to
employees, to family. So, before long things can get out of control, causing stress. One simply
needs effective strategies to deal with everday pressures. Take a look at these business stress
management methods.
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Exercise to Relieve
Stress
It's a known fact that exercise improves physical condition and fights
diseases. Good physical condition is a precursor to a healthy life. But can exercising reduce
stress? In addition to improving physical and mental fitness, exercise can also be used to reduce
stress levels.
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Financial Stress in Old Age
While every age group today suffers from some form of stress, it's the senior
citizens, those over 55 or older, who can suffer the most. Their health is often worse and they
have less financial resources at their disposal. Here are some causes and effects of financial
stress and how to cope with it.
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Grief and Inability to Sleep
Losing a loved one is one of the greatest losses in our lives, which causes
grief, stress and inability to sleep well. This can often reduce the quality of our health and
life, as sleeping is one of the most essential functions for our wellbeing. Here are some ways that
promote good sleep, even during grief time.
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Handle Stress at the
Workplace
An inevitable part of working on any job is contemplating from time to time
about leaving that job. How often you've done this depends on the level of workplace stress you
experience. It's only too common now to experience stress on your job. Take some steps to
reduce stress at your work place.
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Practicing Buddhist Meditation
The term Buddhist meditation comprises multiple types of practices, all of
which have their roots in Buddhist philosophy. These have been disseminated through teaching
practices and have been adopted increasingly by non-Buddhists, too. More in our guide to practicing
Buddhist meditation.
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Stress Causes Health Problems
Stress is a natural reaction to any changes that require our response and
adaptation. It involves changes in our physical, mental and emotional mechanisms. While moderate
stress can help us with problem solutions, chronic stress can cause a variety of health issues and
long-term problems.
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Ways to Reduce Stress at Home
Your own home should be a stress-free environment, but we all know that's not
so. Often it's the opposite, as you have to deal with everyday family things. Knowing how to reduce
your stress levels at home will go a long way towards enjoying a more peaceful surroundings and
better control of your life.
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People work, play, study, and do things everyday, which can sometime clash, resulting in stress. It's almost
impossible not to feel stressed one way or another, which is even more compunded by our modern lifestyle
choices.
Stress and anxiety
Stress and anxiety are usually inseparable companions in tense situations. They cause stress hormones to flood
the bloodstream trigerring a rise in blood pressure and heart rate. The release of stress hormones also causes
intestinal muscles to contract, leading to indigestion and other bowel problems. Millions of dollars are spent
annually on anti-stress mdeications, psychiatric care and counselling.
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Learn to control your stress with some
immediate steps to relieve it,
as well as long-term actions to control it better and reduce its health effects on
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Getting stress relief
Although you can't completely stop stress reactions, you can help your body and the brain deal with it and be
more in control of such situations. This can decrease your stress response.
Here are some effective ways to control stress:
 Laughter heals
Laughter has always been the best medicine. Try to laugh more and miantain your sense of humour. It will rlease
positive hormones and make your less prone to react negatively to situations where you feel losing control.
Breathe
Watch your breathing. We tend to hold our breaths when under stress. Sometime just breathing deeply will reduce
stress reaction. Take slow deep breaths when you anticipate or are in a stressful situation, be it traffic, office,
family, relatives, etc.
Meditate
Do some meditation. Find a quiet place and sit comfortably. Close your eyes and focus on clearing your thoughts.
Imagine being in a peaceful situation, or remember past situations when you felt calm and relaxed.
Write it down
Writing can be a good therapy. It allows you to literally scribble away your fears and apprehensions, taking
their power away. By keeping a journal or a diary, or just recording your thoughts as needed, it helps you reflect
on the situation and deflate its emotional buildup.
Aromatherapy
This is a well-known stress relief method. Inhaling, sniffing, or just smelling essential oils helps relieve
stress. The specific scents are used to induce feelings of calmness and relaxation. This serenity comes from
lavender oil, chamomile, eucalyptus, tea tree, citrus, and other aromatic oils.
Get a pet
People who have pets know well how these make them more comfortable and happier. They keep you a good company
and benefit your health in many ways. Choose a dog or a cat,
both of which are very playful. But there are other pet choices, if your affinities are different.
Stress management can be very simple to undertake. It can be as simple as getting a pet or breathing slowly.
Stress and anxiety need not cause you to spend money on psychotherapy or anti-anxiety pills.
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