anxiety

Stress is a complicated phenomenon which has conflicting characteristics. On the one hand, it is an absolutely crucial tendency built into us genetically because it often forces us to action. When impending disaster awaits humans rightly become anxious, it is this anxiety which drives us to prepare for the future and worry about the consequences of our actions and decisions.

Balance is something that we all struggle to maintain in everyday life. With our busy schedules, family responsibilities and lists of to-do’s that just keep getting longer and longer by the day we need to find ways to reestablish basic balance. How do we not only keep up with life but bring balance to everything we do?

Meditation is about learning to become present in the moment. Being present in your life and having a calm mind are essential to optimal health. A quiet mind however is not something all of us can make happen automatically. If you’ve never taken the time to meditate or perhaps you are struggling with meditation here are some ways to improve upon this in your life.

There are many benefits of massage particularly with the host of health problems facing people today. Whether you are an athlete, someone living with chronic pain, or just someone who spends a lot of time seated or in a similar position with stiff muscles, you can benefit in many ways from massage therapy.

Massage therapy treatments can:

Tai chi is an ancient technique for health and relaxation.  Tai chi, literally, ‘supreme ultimate fist’ or ‘meditation in motion’ is, as the name suggests, used for meditation and physical and emotional strength and relaxation.  It is one of the internal Chinese martial arts

Being in beautiful surroundings has long been known to have a beneficial impact on your overall health.  Calm and serene surroundings can help alleviate stress, worry and anxiety and can therefore reduce both emotional and physical illness.  Making your home and even place of work one of feng shui bliss will help you

Be it getting down to that big project at work or making your fitness resolutions stick, getting motivated can be a major hurdle.  Although most of us are comfortable with our daily routines and manage to get the essentials done, finding the inspiration to go forward with larger projects and goals can be challenging.  Procrastinating on our goals is one of the main causes of

A recent study reveals what many say has long been known, that depressed people are more likely to smoke and to do so heavily.  According to a new government report, new sorts of programs which help target depression are needed in order to help people quit smoking.

Ok so it’s another day of grocery store shopping and you have your list in hand.  For all intents and purposes you have a healthy shop planned complete with a practical meal plan and list of your cooking needs.  You’ve got healthy snacks picked out for you and the kids and great ideas for this week’s dinners.  But, like many people, by the time you arrive home you’ve somehow mana

According to some scientists the grey hair and stress connection has yet to be proven.  Because genetics plays such a prominent role in hair cycles, researchers have tended to focus on these trends rather than on the effects of chronic or long term stress and the graying of hair.  According to new research

These days it can be very difficult to stay positive and peaceful while staying informed.  Watching the news or reading the paper can be incredibly disheartening.  Stress and negative thinking go hand and hand.  Yet stress, negativity and ill health also share a great deal.

Being surrounded by mess and clutter can make everything seem a great deal worse than it is especially when you are already stressed out.  Finding your keys or those important papers can then become a nightmare.  And top of this, many people believe that the state of your surrounding is a direct reflection of the state of your psyche.  If this is the case and you are living in th

Kava is an ancient crop which was grown in the western Pacific.  The plant is known by other names and in Hawaiian is called ‘awa, in Samoa called ‘ava an in Fiju yaquona.  The word kava usually referred to a both the beverage made from its roots and the plant itself.

Folic Acid is one of the B vitamins.  It is sometimes also known as folacin, folate or pteroylglutamic acid (PGA).  Folate is considered to be one of the best brain foods around.  It is needed for both energy production and for the normal functioning and formation of red blood cells in the body.  Folic

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are the fastest growing disorders of children in the United States today.  An amazing nine to ten percent of all school-aged children are being diagnosed with this disorder.

Ever more people are now suffering from the effects of anxiety and depression.  These two disorders are often part of the same mood disorder and both states can lead to a great deal of upset in the sufferer’s life.  While serious clinical depression and anxiety disorders often require medical intervention, inclu

 

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a naturally-occurring amino acid and is obtained from the seeds of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It is the metabolic precursor to serotonin, which helps regulate our mood and can help with anxiety.

Anxiety is a terrible feeling and one that no one should have to live with. Not only does it plague your mental health but it can actually make you physically ill and tired from lack of sleep. Life is always going to be full of uncertainties and many people have a hard time coping with the unknown.  Controlling your anxiety levels and keeping a level head is something that most people learn when they are children but unfortunately many people do not have a secure childhood or experience certain traumas throughout life which can make them overly anxious.

How is your motivation when it comes to working out? If you have been paying for a gym pass that you rarely use or a membership to a health club that is buried in your wallet somewhere, you are not alone.  One of the biggest wastes of money that people report is their gym or health club pass and the reason why is anxiety over exercise.  

Gaining weight but have no reason why? If you have been following your diet religiously and exercising regularly but are still gaining you may be puzzled. The answer could be stress. Stress not only increases your risk of getting sick by weakening your immune system but it can also rob you of sleep and lead to weight gain.

Do you need more Omega 3 fatty acids in your diet? Chances are that you do because studies have found that many people do not get enough Omega 3’s and if we all had adequate amounts in our bodies, there are a number of diseases and ailments that could be prevented. 

The most common type of mental disorder is depression and it affects about 340 million people worldwide. Even though this problem is extremely widespread, it still goes undiagnosed in many people who continue to suffer in silence.

Ironically relaxing can be one of the hardest things to do. Many people are so wound up that when they try to relax they have a hard time with it and feel like they should be doing something or else they simply do not know how to relax .

How much power does your mind have over your body? The jury is still out on this one but many studies have found that having a positive attitude , especially in the worst of times can not only help you overcome struggles but possibly help you cure disease and common ailments.

Being a worry-wart can cause all kinds of problems physically and mentally. Many people are “natural” worriers and tend to get stressed out easily. Others have anxiety which leads them to get stressed out about everything. Although you may think a little bit of worrying can’t do much harm it can.

There is no doubt about it – a massage is a wonderful thing. All too often it is thought of as an indulgence that should only be for those “special” times.  In fact, massage therapy is highly affective for a number of different ailments. It can heal some health conditions naturally and without the need for prescription drugs or painful treatments.

Stress is a dangerous thing - high levels of it have been linked to muscle cramps, headaches, anxiety, tension, nervousness and even disease. Fortunately, new studies have shown that boosting your magnesium intake can relieve stress significantly.

Depression is one of the most common psychological problems that people suffer from today. It is estimated that up to 20% of Americans exhibit depression symptoms at some point in their lives. This disorder is caused by a variety of different factors, some of which include genetics, life circumstance and biochemical changes.

Are you getting the right amount of sleep each night? Lack of sleep can cause many problems – lack of concentration, anxiety, irritability, and impairs your cognitive judgement. New studies also suggest that lack of sleep or too much sleep is linked to high blood pressure and diabetes.

Horses are not only beautiful creatures, but they can help people heal in the most amazing ways. Science has proven that having a pet can benefit humans in many ways - it brings your heart rate down, calms your nerves, wards off depression and even makes you live longer. A horse, on the other hand can do so much more.