Tagged: stress

For people struggling with chronic stress, everyday anxiety is an all too common problem. To help lessen your worries and unwind your mind, it’s crucial to take steps like practicing mind/body techniques (such as meditation) and talking to a mental health professional. There’s also some research showing that the scent of aromatherapy essential oils may […]

As part of Helen Chin Lui’s self-care and self-help health series she is excited to be sharing her knowledge at her upcoming fall 2015  presentations.. October 20 –  “Reflexology to Reduce or Eliminate Pain” to healthcare staff  at the Providence VA Medical Center. October 13 – “Get Out of the Bathroom and Back Into Life” […]

Are you on the the gluten-free, dairy-free bandwagon? If so, you probably already know that some foods can cause unpleasant side effects, like bloating, gas, indigestion and low energy levels. The frustrating part comes when you remove the problem foods from your diet, but you don’t see any improvements. Maybe you’re not sure if it’s […]

When thinking of ways to reduce stress in life, usually techniques like meditation, yoga and journaling come to mind. These are great techniques, to be sure. But getting a new best friend can also have many stress relieving and health benefits. While human friends provide great social support and come with some fabulous benefits, this […]

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 […]