'Anxiousness', 'negative thoughts that bring concern', 'negative believing' are all definitions of the word "worry". All this negative self talk just makes us anxious and stressed and raises our cortisol levels. Worry actually is damaging to our health, our overall well-being and our capacity to manifest both the good things and feelings of joy we want in life. There is a ... Continue Reading
Why Am I So Anxious??!
A patient asked me the other day: “Why do I get so anxious? I get anxious about everything--my work, my kids, my health. Even if I’m waiting for something good to happen, I get anxious waiting. Why do I so often feel anxiety?" Anxiety is one of the #1 symptoms patients have and is a leading cause of illness. When we’re anxious it has immediate and multiple detrimental ... Continue Reading
ShenTrition for Longevity and Stress Relief
You probably think you're doing everything you can to stay healthy: you get lots of sleep, keep a healthy diet, exercise regularly, but one of the important things to do is Relax! Stress has a bigger impact on your health than you might realize. Most people think of "stress" as a modern problem - the end result of dealing with fast-paced work lives, traffic jams, and busy ... Continue Reading
Sandalwood Oil Benefits
(BeWellBuzz) When one hears the word 'sandalwood', the image that immediately comes to the mind is that of a woody and exotic smelling oil that is mostly used in fragrance products like perfumes, cosmetics, aftershaves, and incenses. The western world knows sandalwood (botanical name: Santalum Album) as an essential oil whose most valued characteristic is its fragrance. In ... Continue Reading
5 Powerful Herbs For Anxiety Control
Stress is a part of everyday life. At times, however, it can be overwhelming. Anxiety is a medical condition that is the result of stress. While conventional medicine uses a pharmaceutical approach to controlling symptoms of anxiety, let's look closer at 5 powerful herbs for anxiety control, which also have a calming effect. 1. Chamomile Chamomile is a sweet, flowering herb ... Continue Reading