Meditation is a form of relaxation that has been used in various forms for thousands of years, according to the Mayo Clinic. Originally it was used for spiritual purposes, but it has become a popular way to fight stress. There are many types of...
Stress can take a toll on the body, causing mental fatigue, lowered immune response and muscular tension. In the fast-paced world, it may seem like you lack the time to recover from all of life's pressures, but research at the Mayo Clinic suggests...
Meditate to reduce stress through the discipline of visualization. Visualization involves taking long, deep, controlled breaths and picturing yourself somewhere else. Some people envision the beach, while others envision a rainforest. Just picture...
Inner conflicts can take on many forms. They may involve a concrete decision such as whether to change jobs or have a child, or more philosophical issues such as the purpose of your life or whether you are fulfilling your true potential. These...
Anger is one of the most complex and difficult emotions to understand. While there has been much work that has shown the problems associated with depression and anxiety, anger has been more difficult to come to grips with. For a long time, it was...
Just like adults, children face stressful situations. Stress comes in the form of bullies, schoolwork, insecurities and academic frustrations. According to the Child Study Center at New York University, stress is "the innate reaction to everyday...
Strength can come in different forms -- mental, physical or spiritual. Meditation is a powerful tool you can use to enhance strength in any form you choose.
Everyone experiences stress at one point or another in their lives. Unfortunately, stress sometimes can become overwhelming, resulting in emotional, physical and social side effects. According to the Hormone Foundation, stress can hurt your body...
Life can become stressful very quickly. Routine activities, such as driving to work or making a meal, suddenly can turn into tension-filled events. The results of physical and mental stress take an enormous toll on you. By learning simple...
Millions of people suffer stress--of one type or another--every day. Work, school, family, illness and finances are some common triggers for stress. Unfortunately, stress is not only bad for your mental state, it takes a toll on your body as well....
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2006, 26 percent of deaths in the United States were caused by heart disease. That rate may have been lower if exercise and...
Part of the reason we build up so much emotional stress is we tend to bottle up our feelings. That vicious cycle just continues to perpetuate our stress. It's not always easy, but one of the best ways to deal with emotional stress is to face it...
Obsessive compulsive disorder, also known as OCD, is classified as an anxiety disorder. A person with OCD has recurrent thoughts that become obsessions and engages in repetitive behaviors. Some common repetitive behaviors are counting, cleaning...
Life changes, including an increase in work demands, the loss of a loved one or the move to a new city, contribute to the amount of stress you experience. These stresses can trigger certain physiological changes to your heart rate, breathing and...
Most people encounter stressful events daily. When someone is under chronic stress at work or at home, methods are needed to help alleviate the stress so the body and mind can relax. When stress and anxiety profoundly affect the activities of...
Negative attitudes bring about bad habits that affect your mental health. These habits may have been a part of you for so long that you may have trouble seeing them until they are pointed out by someone else. Negative habits include devaluing...
Many people multi-task and eat while driving, watching television or chatting with friends. They may end up overeating or not truly enjoying their food. Avoid distractions and practice mindfulness meditation while eating, and you may find yourself...
While, to a certain degree, gray hair is a genetic issue, it is not a matter that is completely ruled by heredity. Some factors contributing to gray hair can be controlled, slowing the graying process significantly. Choosing natural ways to not...
Cholesterol is a byproduct of fatty foods in the diet, and when it accumulates in the arteries, it may contribute to heart disease. Many people are turning to all-natural ways of reducing cholesterol to complement pharmaceutical treatments. The...
Beer alone does not cause the belly to balloon. Like carbonated drinks, or soda, beer can increase fat in your belly only if you overconsume, do not engage in a regular physical activity, do not get enough sleep, remain in constant stress, smoke...
The Mayo Clinic states that high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, predisposes you to other cardiovascular health problems such as stroke, heart attack, hardening of the arteries, or atherosclerosis, and heart failure. You experience...
When life gets hectic, you need a break. Continuous stress can wear out your body and mind. In fact, a 2005 article in the "International Journal of Stress Management" says that stress has been shown to decrease job satisfaction, reduce...
Glaucoma is a "silent" eye disease that damages the optic nerve when the fluid inside the eye, the aqueous humor, does not drain out properly. Pressure builds up, injuring the optic nerve and causing loss of peripheral vision. It's called a silent...
Some people are prone to headaches, while others seldom get them. An occasional headache can come from eyestrain, muscle tightness from stress, allergies and sinus infections. Migraines are severe headaches that can last for hours, but sufferers...
Women wanting to lose belly fat to get healthy, look great in a little black dress or feel better about themselves need to get rid of bad habits and start eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis. A big reason that women can't lose weight...
Abdominal breathing is one of the main breathing techniques used by yogis. Roger Cole, an Iyengar instructor and sleep researcher from Del Mar, California, teaches that abdominal breathing helps people breathe with their diaphragm, rather than...
Children experience stress in response to major life changes, school pressures and deaths within the family. Although they may not experience the same level of stress as adults do, children still develop similar stress-related symptoms, including...
Yoga, an ancient system of holistic health, means "to join" or "unite." There are eight parts to a yoga practice, all with the goal of attaining optimum balance, health and awareness. Yoga can be practiced by people of all ages, including...
Crohn's disease, an autoimmune disorder of unknown origin, causes inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain and cramping, diarrhea, blood in the stool, ulcers, reduced appetite and weight loss,...
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