Mind and Body Approaches for Stress and Anxiety: What the Science Says#stress Here is the latest research studies on using mind and body approaches to minimize stress and anxiety symptoms. What have you tried? What has worked best for you? Please share so others could maybe try something new. Biofeedback for anxiety and depression in … [Read more...]

Study of 3.5 Million People Finds Human Hormones Change With The Seasons#stress Today is the last day of summer. Do our stress levels change with the seasons? How about our moods? Do you feel like you are affected by seasonal changes? "Meanwhile, research on salivary cortisol levels – aka the stress hormone – finds there is some seasonal … [Read more...]

Believe it or not foods can be helpful to de stress you (and not even add inches to your waist). Next time the world seems to be closing in just a bit - try one of these in moderation of course!1. herbal tea - lavender or chamomile2. dark chocolate3. whole grain toast4. avocado5. fish (not fried - sorry)6. warm milk7. nuts8. citrus and … [Read more...]

Stress: It's Worse Than You Think#stress "Stress has become so endemic it is worn like a badge of courage." - ouch. Its not - don't be that person! Here's some great ways to alleviate stress. Mindfulness meditation, biofeedback, walking in nature, time spent being still in nature, sleep or naps, cleansing breaths, prayers, music to calm or … [Read more...]

Workplace Stress#stress Is work your main source of stress? Why? "Numerous studies show that job stress is far and away the major source of stress for American adults and that it has escalated progressively over the past few decades." Unclear expectations from supervisors is one of the most cited stressor in the work environment. How do you … [Read more...]