We all experience stress at times, but what actually is it? Stress is the mind being in an uncomfortable, out of control situation. It causes us to feel uptight, tense, or worried. It is feeling overwhelmed. It is feeling anxious or concerned, or apprehensive. However, there can be a positive side to these thoughts and feelings. They can be useful to encourage us to finish a ... Continue Reading
The Mind Body Connection Behind Hypertension
Even to the layperson, hypertension is constantly associated with stress, anger and prolonged experiences with anxiety. High blood pressure is portrayed in the media, at least to some extent, as a flustered middle-management figure, who is constantly aggravated, sweaty, and stressed out about his job and lifestyle. This image has been ingrained into our heads over the decades, ... Continue Reading
Do You Doubt That Stress Is Killing You?
Nothing this side of a coma is effective at "avoiding'' stress so you better learn what it is and how to endure it. Get to know stress better with this post from entrepreneur.com. Those of us who have chosen the life of an entrepreneur have chosen a life of stress. Our lives become a never-ending cycle of prospecting, selling, delivering, and then back to prospecting. As one ... Continue Reading
6 Ways Acupuncture Helps Runners Perform Better
This centuries-old therapy can help runners put their best foot forward. This post from Women’s Running shares what you need to know before signing up for acupuncture. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting fine needles into the skin at certain points called acupoints, which, when stimulated, are thought to promote the body’s natural ... Continue Reading
The 5 Hidden Symptoms Caused By Stress
We all know the feeling of stress, it can be a normal everyday experience for some of us. We suddenly feel on-edge, we feel strange in the pit of our stomach, we have trouble sleeping, and an overall sense of anxiety. But what exactly are the symptoms of stress? How does stress manifest within your body? The symptoms vary widely; they can manifest themselves differently in each ... Continue Reading