stress

Everyone’s stress is out of control! In the cavemen day’s our sympathetic system was out of control when we thought we were going to be eaten by tigers and dinosaurs. In Contemporary time we are fighting the clock and our schedules. The body then produces too much hormone cortisol and epinephrine to keep us calm. […]

Hormones work as chemical messengers in the body by telling the body’s organs and tissues to fulfill their functions. Since hormones have key capabilities in the body, these six warning signs of hormonal imbalance may cause unintended changes in the body. Sleep problems – Many women have the problem of difficulty sleeping before getting their […]

There is increasing scientific understanding and acceptance that chronic stress and its effects on the brain can lead to a host of health issues. But there has been less research into the mind’s potential to heal. A new book by journalist and scientist Jo Marchant, Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind over Body, […]

As caregivers we spend most of our time taking care of others. Many times we don’t have enough energy to think of ourselves, or our own needs. We wonder why we feel so depleted and unappreciated. Join Reiki Practitioner Robin Bornstein on May 6th from 7-8 p.m. for “Honor Yourself Meditation”. For one hour, you […]

Stress started millions of years ago during pre-historic times when our ancestors had to run from predators or risk being eaten. This sudden onset of stress prepares the body as part of the fight or flight response. Under this kind of stress, people receive a sudden burst of energy and endurance is increased as the […]

Stress is our internal response to external changes and challenges, whether real or imagined — a deadline at work, an upcoming dinner with the in-laws, relationship issues or just our imagination running wild. We experience stress when we lose faith in our ability to cope, whether with the world in general, or with specific people […]