Summer has arrived, but some of us still have trouble slowing down a little and relaxing. Our muscles are so locked up and the tension in the neck and back is wound so tight that it is hard to wind down and really relax. It is important to be able to release the muscles and let go of the tension in …
It’s Fall
The nights are chillier, a new school year begins, and the first round of fall colds is just around the corner. Some of you might be eagerly anticipating (or dreading) this new season. Added responsibilities and newness can mean more stress. Google “stress” and this pops up: “A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or …
Keeping a state of peace and joy
In this season of busyness it is so important to keep our sense of peace. For some it is just the busy-ness of work parties, recitals, children’s Christmas events and school plays while for others it is the pain or trauma of losses felt keenly at this time of year. Others dread the family gatherings and the stress of strained relationships …
Why can’t I just heal myself?
I want to just help myself! This is the perennial struggle. We want to take charge and get ourselves back together and yet we feel so unable to do so. I have good news. There is a reason why you can’t just help yourself, but you can help yourself in many ways that will enable you to get the help you need, …
Inflammation as the root cause of heart disease
Inflammation: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions, Part 2 Inflammation as the root cause of heart disease The first concept that pops into minds of people when they think of heart disease is cholesterol levels. Unfortunately cholesterol is not a good indicator of heart problems. As much as your doctor may try to tell you otherwise, modern independent research has proven that …
Little Ones Need Peace Too
In honor of Family Day weekend here in Alberta, I am pleased to bring you a guest blog by a friend. She is an author and publisher that writes books to help kids face stress as well as books for adults. I love her book and thought you would all benefit from seeing it and hearing from her. Please check …
Holistic Stress Relief for Writers
As a part of D’vorah’s Book Marking Challenge, I have been working on my blog and my website. Watch for some exciting changes coming soon. However, one of the biggest lessons I have learned in the process is that it can all be very stressful. As a coach and therapist for holistic stress relief, as an forthcoming book author, and …
3 Steps to breathing away your tension
Did you know that our body’s most fundamental response, breathing, serves more purposes than providing oxygen? Breathing exercises have been used for centuries to help people focus and relax. By learning to master various breathing techniques you can greatly improve your health. These exercises can help to strengthen your lungs, rid your body of chemical toxins, relieve stress, and even …
RELAXING TO CONTROL STRESS
As a follow up to my last post and the responses from it, here is a little more in-depth instructions on actual exercises you can do to lower stress. We all experience stress; some of us more often than others. Although stress may push us to perform better in our daily tasks, it is hazardous when it lasts for long. …
Stress: Signs, Symptoms & Solutions
This time of year can be very stressful for families so we are going to explore stress. What exactly is stress anyway? We all talk about it but we generally all mean something different. So… It is in fact a method through which the body protects you. Yes, it actually has benefits. It aids the body to stay focused and …
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