Dr. Sarah Myhill, a UK-based fatigue specialist, created these great ten commandments for reducing stress. As I read over these "commandments", I realized that by not following what these say is why many of us Type A … [Read more...] about Ten Commandments For Reducing Stress
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Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
I was reading an online article from Dr. Richard Podell, who is a clinical professor at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, on alterantive treatments for depression, anxiety and stress. Dr. Podell is a specialist in … [Read more...] about Alternative Treatments for Depression, Anxiety & Stress
Uncontrollable Stress Worsens Symptoms of Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic painful disease which occurs when endometrial tissue grows as lesions outside the uterus, mainly in the area of the ovaries and fallopian tubes, but can also affect the intestinal tract. The … [Read more...] about Uncontrollable Stress Worsens Symptoms of Endometriosis
Part 1: Stress, Stress Response & the Relaxation Response
Dr. William Collinge, a leading expert in use of self-help stress-relief and healing therapies for CFS & Fibromyalgia, says that stress plays a central role in hypertension and heart disease. The actual stress response … [Read more...] about Part 1: Stress, Stress Response & the Relaxation Response
National Stress Out Week
Last week was National Stress Out Week, so I am sorry that I am just posting about it now. I didn't receive an email talking about National Stress Out Week (November 11 - 17th) unitl Saturday, November 17th. Kind of late then … [Read more...] about National Stress Out Week
Study Finds Qigong Exercise Helps Pain & Stress
I know - you are probably wondering what in the world is Qigong? Qigoing is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Qigong (Chi Kung) is made up … [Read more...] about Study Finds Qigong Exercise Helps Pain & Stress
Stress Will Get You Everytime With CFS
My husband tries to tell me all of the time not to worry about the small stuff. I have a habit of blaming my lack of stress on my illnesses, which I know is a part of it, but I know the majority of it comes from my own … [Read more...] about Stress Will Get You Everytime With CFS
Stress Contributing To Cancer
A study conducted at Wake Forest University has found that the "fight or flight" stress hormone epinephrine (adrenaline) may contribute to the development of cancer and cause cancer cells to resist treatment. Epinephrine is … [Read more...] about Stress Contributing To Cancer
Stress Really Worsened My Illnesses
When I was self-employed as a Mary Kay Sales Director, my health situation was VERY severe. Two months after I debuted as a Sales Director, I ended up bedridden for months from a CFIDS flare. Around that same time, I was … [Read more...] about Stress Really Worsened My Illnesses
Stress and Fibromyalgia
According to current research on Fibromyalgia, "stress disrupts the normal functioning of the hippocampus, resulting in reduced dopamine, a vital brain neurotransmitter". Researchers are slowly moving toward a unified … [Read more...] about Stress and Fibromyalgia