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Causes - The real reason why a human being feels stressed has not yet been determined, however, an imbalance in neurotransmitters such as Norepinephrine and Serotonin are said to be behind stress.
- Stress is also caused by a complex set of reasons like life style, genetic make up, and body processes.
Symptoms and types Stress can be emotional or physical. Emotional stress can be due to an impending medical condition or surgery, loss of a loved one or a job, or a permanent or temporary change.
Although symptoms of stress may vary, common symptoms include: Cognitive - Frequent loss of memory
- Loss of concentration
- Negative thinking
- Anxiety attacks
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Stress Expert Articles |
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Yoga, Meditation, and the Reduction of Stress
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 17, 2008 |
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In a pilot study from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, it was found that mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), which included meditation, yoga, and body scanning exercises, was significantly effective in reducing stress and depression. Fifty participants took part in MBSR and cognitive-behavioral stress reduction (CBSR) course of eight weeks duration.
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Can Acupuncture Help Reduce Stress?
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by: Mita Majumdar |
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April 17, 2008 |
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According to a pilot study published in the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, acupuncture may be an effective and an acceptable treatment option for post traumatic stress disorder. Subjects diagnosed with PTSD were randomized to either acupuncture treatment (ACU), a group cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), or a wait-list control (WLC).
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Stress News and Blogs |
Tai chi: Improved stress reduction, balance, agility for all |
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www.mayoclinic.com - June 13, 2008
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An article from the Mayo Clinic describing Tai Chi for stress reduction and for helping with many other conditions.
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Massage: A Relaxing Method to Relieve Stress and Pain |
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www.mayoclinic.com - June 13, 2008
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An informational article from the Mayo Clinic about the many health benefits of massage. The article describes the conditions typically treated with massage and covers risks of this treatment.
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Anger Affects Not Just Your Mental Stress Levels but Your Physical Health Too |
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www.naturalnews.com - May 27, 2008
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Anger doesn’t just makes you depressed or emotionally stressed but also impairs your digestion, constricts your blood flow and seriously affects the immune system says Dr. Luskin of Stanford University.
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Aromatherapy May Improve Mood but Will Not Make You Better |
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www.medicalnewstoday.com - April 21, 2008
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Lemon oil may improve your mood but it will not have any physiological effect on stress, pain control, blood pressure, and wound healing, say the researchers from US. Although aromatherapy has strong placebo effects, it can not be used in lieu of medications.
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By Seeking Out Positive Experiences That Make Us Laugh We Can Do a Lot on Our Own to Stay Well |
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www.medicalnewstoday.com - April 17, 2008
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Anticipation of positive experiences that make us laugh can increase beneficial chemicals or hormones in the body and thus reduce stress hormones, according to the researchers of Loma Linda University, CA. This corroborates the belief that ‘thoughts and emotions’ have a biological effect.
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Stress Latest Reviews |
I was feeling really stressed out and I heard that Navratna oil might help. The results were good. I massaging the oil on my scalp and across my head. It also relieved shoulder aches and headaches. You can find Navartna oil just about any Ayurvedic store. |
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March 26, 2008 |
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