Coping with Stress and Anxiety

March 9th, 2010

Every person experiences some degree of stress and anxiety in their daily lives. Whether you are dealing with challenges at work, a heavy course load, relationship difficulties, or problems paying your bills, your body reacts to the effects of the stress in your life.

While a certain amount of stress or anxiety is normal – it can even help us to function better, helping us stay alert and motivated – too much stress takes a tremendous toll on your mind and body. Stress hormones have been linked with serious health issues such as heart disease, obesity and cancer; excessive anxiety levels can interfere with your brain function, leading to depression, difficulty focusing, and poor decision-making. Too much stress can even affect your immune system, making you more susceptible to colds, the flu, and a host of other complaints.

Learning to cope with stress and anxiety is critical to maintaining good health and emotional well-being. Try the following techniques for reducing your burden of stress.

  • Make time for daily exercise. Physical activity stimulates endorphins, the “feel-good” hormones which can cut down on the effects of stress and leave you feeling relaxed and calm.
  • Find a relaxation activity you enjoy. Meditate, practice yoga, listen to music, even take up knitting; Just half an hour a day gives you a mental vacation that can help you clear your head and feel more able to deal with the pressures of life.
  • Get plenty of sleep. Your body needs at least seven to eight hours per night to recuperate and get you ready for the next day’s activities. If you are not getting enough rest, even minor inconveniences can become much more stressful.
  • Spend time with friends and family. Research shows that people who have an active social life are far less affected by stress than those who do not seek out the company of other people.While these techniques are useful for coping with moderate amounts of stress or anxiety, if there are areas of your life that contain overwhelming amounts of stress, it may be time to think about a change.

Helpful supplements:

Kavinance 60vcaps

Kavinance 60vcaps

Stay Calm Anxiety Relief Supplement 90c

Stay Calm Anxiety Relief Supplement 90c

StressArrest 90c

StressArrest 90c


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How Do I Know if It’s Depression?

February 21st, 2010

It has been estimated that over 19 million adults are suffering from some form of depression in the United States alone. Depression is a serious illness which affects not only those who are experiencing the symptoms, but the people around them as well. Depression can affect your personal relationships, your career, and your ability to complete ordinary tasks that are part of your daily routine.

If you think that you may be depressed, it is important that you see your doctor as soon as possible. A diagnosis of depression may be alarming, but it can also be a relief to finally know what is wrong. If you have one or more of the following symptoms, chances are that you will benefit from treatment for this devastating mood disorder:

1.       Feelings of overwhelming sadness;

2.       Loss of interest in activities you normally enjoy;

3.       Feelings of worthlessness or guilt;

4.       Thoughts of suicide;

5.       Irritability;

6.       Restlessness;

7.       Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much;

8.       Loss of appetite, or overeating;

9.       Major changes in body weight;

10.   Physical symptoms without an obvious cause, especially pain or stomach complaints.
The good news is that depression is treatable, and you can feel better and enjoy your life again. Talk to your doctor about the treatment options for mood disorders, including dietary changes and herbal supplements that can help balance the chemicals in your brain that affect how you think and feel.

Featured Product:

 

NeuroScreen Neurotransmitter Test

NeuroScreen Neurotransmitter Test

Brain Balance Natural Depression Remedy

Brain Balance Natural Depression Remedy

TravaCor by NeuroScience

TravaCor by NeuroScience

 

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We are now carrying Professional Health Products Homeopathic Remedies!

February 12th, 2010

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Professional Health Products® tailor the nutritional and homeopathic support to the individual. Rather than using a “shotgun” approach with a few products to treat everything, their position is to create specific formulas that have a greater therapeutic influence on healing and to combine ingredients that are synergistic and enhance the desired therapeutic action.

The Professional Health Products® line is innovative in approach, yet strongly tied to proven methods. We strictly follow HPUS and Hahnemann’s methods for producing Homeopathics, particularly, Hand Succussion.

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SLEEP WELL, LIVE BETTER

January 19th, 2010

10 Tips to Help You Sleep

The amount of sleep you get has a huge impact on your physical health, not to mention your mental function. When you don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, your immune system loses its ability to fight off diseases; your ability to cope with stress decreases, and you become prone to emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. You may also become more irritable and have difficulties concentrating and making sound decisions. The following tips can help you to get a better night’s sleep, helping you to maintain good health and increase your cognitive resources:

1.  Stick to a regular bedtime, and set your alarm for the same time every morning.

2.  Make your bedroom a room for a bed; move your home office to another location, and leave the television in another room.

3.  Keep your bedroom cool, and close the blinds to keep out any outside light.

4.  Minimize outside noise; play soft music or purchase a white noise machine if necessary.

5.  Do not exercise within three or four hours before bed time – exercising can delay the production of melatonin, which can prevent you from falling asleep.

6.  Do not drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages during the afternoon or evening hours.

7.  Do not eat a heavy evening meal within two or three hours of bed time.

8.  Do not watch television or read in bed – if you like to watch TV or read before bed time, do it in another room.

9.  Find a relaxation technique that works for you, such as breathing exercises or meditation, and make it part of your bedtime routine.

10. Avoid conventional sleeping pills, which can be addictive and may cause numerous health problems; look for a natural herbal sleep support supplement which enhances your body’s natural sleeping and waking rhythms.

Here are some of our favorite sleep supplements:

Best-Rest Formula 120 vcaps Pure

Best-Rest Formula 120 vcaps Pure

Guna-Sleep 30ml by GUNA Biotherapeutics

Guna-Sleep 30ml

LipoPure Melatonin by Biogenesis 2 oz

LipoPure Melatonin by Biogenesis 2 oz


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COMMON DIETING MISTAKES: 7 Hints to Help You Avoid Yo-Yo Dieting

January 9th, 2010

This scenario is a familiar one to nearly anyone who has tried and failed to lose weight and keep it off: you hear about the latest crash diet or “super-food” that is supposed to help you lose inches off your waistline in just a few short weeks. Determined to drop pounds off your weight and fit into your high school jeans, you purchase all of the suggested products and follow the rules of the diet religiously.

You watch the weight melt away, and you are thrilled with the results – at least, until the diet is over and the pounds start to pile on again. You figure that you have done something wrong, and after a period of self-loathing and guilt, you decide to start again on the next fad diet that promises fast results.

Unfortunately, this scenario is all to common and frequently leads to the unhealthy behavior which is referred to as “yo-yo” dieting. If you are serious about losing weight and keeping it off, the following guidelines can show you how to change your habits and maintain a healthy body weight for life.

1.  Lose weight slowly. Set a goal of losing no more than 1 or 2 pounds per week, to give your body time to adjust to the changes you are experiencing.

2.  Be wary of diets that drastically restrict your caloric intake. Limiting yourself to just a few food items not only jeopardizes your health, it is a recipe for failure.

3.  Make sure that you are getting all of the nutrients you need in your diet. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to give your body the fuel it needs to function properly.

4.  Don’t forget to exercise. Although some diet programs promise results without the need for exercise, no weight loss program can truly succeed without regular physical activity.

5.  Allow yourself to indulge occasionally. Setting aside one day a week to enjoy your favorite treats will make it easier to maintain a healthy diet.

6.  Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps to keep you energized and feeling healthy, and you will be less tempted to grab a sugary soft drink to quench your thirst.

7.  Enlist a cheering section. Whether you join a weight loss program or simply get your family in your corner, the support of others can make all the difference if you become discouraged about meeting your weight loss goals.

Helpful appetite control supplements

Crave Control 240 capsules

Ultra Lean Body Composition Food 14 serv

Designs for Health Weight Loss Support 60 Packets

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