{"id":1,"date":"2010-01-04T16:13:57","date_gmt":"2010-01-04T16:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/instantnaturalpainrelief.com\/blog\/stress-management-and-health"},"modified":"2010-04-08T20:51:54","modified_gmt":"2010-04-08T20:51:54","slug":"stress-management-and-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/instantnaturalpainrelief.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Management and Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--wsa:default-->Life can be tough and stress and pain are an inevitable part of many of life&#8217;s experiences but the trick is not to let painful stressors sabotage our well being and happiness. It almost goes without saying that our state of mind bears a direct relationship to our general overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/cialnewmedit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/instantnaturalpainrelief.com\/blog\/meditate.png\" alt=\"how to meditate\" hspace=\"12\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"192\" height=\"213\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>The link between mind, body and health is well known. Stress management for stress and pain reduction is an important skill we can all learn and benefit from.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instantnaturalpainrelief.com\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #800000; font-size: small;\"><strong>Relieve Stress and Pain Naturally and Easily Now!\u00a0 Learn More<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Old emotional blocks which color the way we see an event as well as negative attitudes need to be transformed by the kindness of our inner smile, helped along by the application of the energy therapy EFT which works to dissolve blocks or disruptions in the body&#8217;s energy system by a process of tapping on the body&#8217;s acupressure points<\/p>\n<p>By clearing these disruptions that are caused by negative emotions, physical pain is also often reduced or cleared completely. Eft is a very effective instant natural pain relief technique and it is easily learned and applied.<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise our crippling emotions can get the best of us. As a result, the response from our bodies can lead to a compromising of the immune system as the body diverts its resources towards dealing with the stress, anger, grief or other inner agitation.<\/p>\n<p>This can lead to adrenal fatigue responses such as night sweats or excessive sweating during the day, low energy bouts and constant or chronic fatigue. A body under constant stress doesn&#8217;t get much chance or time to heal<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Overwhelm and the &#8216;fight or flight&#8217; response<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This occurs when we feel like we cannot handle a certain situation, or that the situations we cannot handle are becoming too many. We get overwhelmed by our worries and fears.<\/p>\n<p>When we constantly keep thinking, fearing and worrying, what happens is that our bodies identify this state as a &#8220;threat&#8221;. It reacts to it the way it does when we are subjected to an actual physical attack. The body basically focuses on supplying the systems which are the most &#8220;vital&#8221; in time of an attack, at the expense of other systems.<\/p>\n<p>We get &#8216;afflicted&#8217; by stress and this is often the cause of physical pain that shows up in many parts of the body, particularly the back and neck, and various illnesses, such as flu. Over a prolonged period of time sustained stress compromises the adrenal glands and increases the risk of more serious diseases like heart failure, cancer and diabetes. Sustained stress also takes its toll on the adrenal glands and this can lead to chronic fatigue, excessive sweating, food cravings and more<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>How to protect your health from the effects of mental stress?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/ciallaughforhealth\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Get a free list of 47 Laughter Yoga exercises! <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/cialbehappy\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/instantnaturalpainrelief.com\/blog\/laugh.png\" alt=\"health benefits of laughter\" hspace=\"7\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"149\" height=\"143\" align=\"left\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Laughing has the opposite effect of being stressed as it works instead boost the immue system and strengthen it in response to any threat of illness or pain.<\/p>\n<p>Laughter also has many benefits, not least being that it causes the body to release feel good hormones that give the immune system a boost and conribute to a more optimistic outlook.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/ciallafdoc\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Find a laugh doctor! <\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Laughter exercises strengthens the lungs, oxygenates the blood, relaxes the muscles and has a real feel good factor through a boost of serotonin in the brain<\/p>\n<p>When we take too long thinking about something, our consciousness starts taking less note of the thinking process. Our bodies, on the other hand, do not. This explains how we can sometimes find ourselves feeling irritated and exhausted, whilst feeling that nothing really happened in our day that could cause it.<\/p>\n<p>One solution lies in the practice of being aware of what is going on in your head, without actually getting sucked into it.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Practise witnessing your thought processes without engaging<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you are going through a period of stress, acknowledge what you are thinking about, and the emotions that are flowing about in your mind, without going any deeper into it and instead of judging and criticising yourself , as many of us constantly do, surround your thoughts with compassion instead. When you acknowledge an unhealthy thinking process, it makes it easier to know what to do. At the very least you could distract yourself if the issue seems out of control.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Check Out My Top Recommended List of Pain <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>&amp; Stress Relievers: <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"laughter yoga\" href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/INPRbloglaughterYoga\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Laugh Your Way Free of Pain<\/strong><\/a>. <strong>It works!<strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><a title=\"natural pain relief\" href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/INPRblognatpainrelief\">Natural Ease<\/a>. Pill made with natural ingredients<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><a title=\"back pain relief\" href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/INPRblogback\" target=\"_blank\">Physiotherapy Exercise Guide<\/a><\/strong> <strong>for chronic pain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> <\/strong><a title=\"inflammation remedies\" href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/INPRblogMealsheal\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meals  That Heal Inflammation<\/strong><\/a><strong>. How diet can help<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong> <\/strong><a title=\"learn to meditate\" href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/INPRspsmeditation\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Learn  to Meditate<\/strong><\/a> <strong>for deep relaxation to reduce stress and pain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><strong><a title=\"pain relief with eft\" href=\"http:\/\/instantnaturalpainrelief.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pain mastery through Eft Therapy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #686d96;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Take a day off<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another important aspect is to not give in to your stress-induced desires which are often focused around food. Stress causes lack of concentration as well as a decrease in energy levels. Faced with these, you could find yourself craving something to eat or drink in order to shake yourself out of it. If you get used to responding to these cravings you might create a dependence on substances that, by themselves can cause additional strain to the body, such as sugary foods and coffee.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>Stress management is necessary to protect your mental well being as well as your health<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Prolonged periods of emotional stress could lead to chronic depression, as well as the inability to control anger. Physically, these conditions could lead to fatal results such as a heart attack, and socially they would have a dramatic effect on the people around you and on your relationships.<\/p>\n<p>If your emotions get a hold on your mind, do not let them also get to your body. Having time for yourself could be very beneficial at times, but it should be for the right reasons, the ones that do not have to do with any depressive tendencies.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">The value of Meditation<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/cialnewmedit\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Meditation<\/strong><\/a>, as a treatment for pain, stress and sweating is an excellent way to rebalance and recharge, as well as listening to <a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/cialrelax\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>relaxing music <\/strong><\/a>or taking a walk in the fresh air. A regular practice of meditation along with a healthy <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/cialmealsthatheal\" target=\"_blank\">nutritional diet <\/a><\/strong>can help to restore the adrenals to a more normal function. Particularly good for the adrenals are vitamin C, B complex and liquorice.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Breathe deeply<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Breathing deeply can bring instant relaxation to your body. Take the test<\/p>\n<p><!--Begin---> <a href=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/inprblogbreathe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.breathing.com\/images\/\/176\/ani-final\/intro\/lungs-jugs\/\/breathing-free.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Free Breathing Tests\" hspace=\"12\" vspace=\"4\" width=\"175\" height=\"225\" align=\"right\" \/><\/a>There is more to breathing besides just sucking in air every once in a while.<\/p>\n<p>Do you breath through your nose or mouth?<\/p>\n<p>How would you describe your breathing? Easy? Effortless? Full? Shallow? Quick? Labored?&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever thought about it before?<\/p>\n<p>Take the breathing test. It&#8217;s FREE.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/tothepickuppoint.com\/inprblogbreathe\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/> <!--End---><\/p>\n<p>Keep around you your loved ones, those who would not judge you and with whom you feel most comfortable.<\/p>\n<p>Find avenues for creative self expression, like dancing or sports which can open doors to allow the unwanted energy flow out of your body to release stress and be energised by more positive vibrations.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instantnaturalpainrelief.com\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: #800000; font-size: small;\"><strong>Relieve Stress and Pain Naturally and Easily Now!\u00a0 Learn More<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Be in tune with what you really want and allow yourself to go for it and to express it to others with confidence and whenever you feel your body starting to constrict and get tight, take a moment to breathe deeply and visualize yourself being surrounded with compassionate light. Try it and see!<\/p>\n<p><!--Begin---> <a href=\"tothepickuppoint\/inprblogbreathe\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tothepickuppoint\/inprblogbreathe\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.breathing.com\/images\/banner-free-tests.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"60\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"tothepickuppoint\/inprblogbreathe\"> <\/a><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"tothepickuppoint\/inprblogbreathe\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" \/> <!--End---><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life can be tough and stress and pain are an inevitable part of many of life&#8217;s experiences but the trick is not to let painful stressors sabotage our well being and happiness. It almost goes without saying that our state of mind bears a direct relationship to our general overall well-being. 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