The extra cortisol allows the body to cope with the stress. Remember, like any habit, learning to relax takes time to become automatic. Currently this program is for the adult arthritis community. Realize that muscle tension drains your energy and can increase your pain. Reducing carbohydrates in the diet is a great way to lose… Read More »
While art therapy is its own field, you can also use self-directed art to express your creative side, reduce stress, and get in touch with your feelings. Most of us understood the power of art instinctively as kids: Virtually all children know the joys of sculpting something with play-dough, painting something with fingers, or drawing… Read More »
Researchers at Nagoya University have discovered a neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress. The circuit begins in deep brain areas, called the dorsal peduncular cortex and the dorsal tenia tecta (DP/DTT), that send stress signals to the hypothalamus, a small region in the brain that controls the body’s vital functions. The findings… Read More »
Severe Anxiety (Picture for representational purposes only, Photo Credits: Pixabay) World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. According to WHO Chief, mental illness could also reach new highs during the COVID-19 lockdown. Given that our Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a nationwide lockdown till 3rd May, mental… Read More »
As the Affordable Care Act marks its 10th anniversary Monday, the law faces a unique and significant test as the economy seems likely to plunge into a recession amid the coronavirus pandemic, straining the country’s health system in an unprecedented way. Most Americans still rely on health insurance coverage through their employers. However, the ACA… Read More »
With no shortage of stress sources and stress-busting remedies, the state of your home can play a major role in overall health and wellbeing. By now you’re all too aware that what you see can influence your state of mind… We’re looking at you, dish pile-up. But what about what’s lurking under the surface? Just… Read More »
In our books we teach mindfulness meditation to combat stress and to promote health. We know that it is effective based upon our experience and the experience of participants in our programs. Now there is scientific proof that meditation is effective. Researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center randomly assigned 89 people with anxiety disorders to… Read More »