Home | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness#stress Does the study below surprise you? Would you say it matches your general perception of how those around you are feeling? Is the current economy driving part of your stress? Please share some ideas to better budget without feeling like Scrooge? Do we set expectations too high? I'd love to hear … [Read more...]

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...]