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High blood pressure: what is it and how to control it
What is hypertension (high blood pressure)? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the walls of arteries – the vessels that bring oxygen-carrying blood to the heart. It rises and falls quite natur...read more
How can I help handle my stress?
Don’t let stress make you sick. As women, we tend to carry a higher burden of stress than we should. Often we aren’t even aware of our stress levels. Listen to your body, so that you know when str...read more
How children cope with change or loss
Nothing stands still - everything changes. Any change, whether happy or sad, planned or unexpected, can lead to difficulties. Changes can be scary and overwhelming, epecially for young people who do not have ...read more
How does stress affect my body and my health?
Everyone has stress. We have short-term stress, like getting lost while driving or missing the bus. Even everyday events, such as planning a meal or making time for errands, can be stressful....read more
How to manage stress
It may not be possible to remove the stress from your life, however managing your stress may help you to get things done. Below are some ideas for managing stress: Go for a walk or run...read more
Importance of nutrition in helping to ensure a heathy mind
Anxiety, stress and depression Anxiety, stress and depression can be caused by life events such as bereavement, relationship difficulties or problems at work or in school. In other cases they may occur and seem out of propor...read more
Insomnia and its main causes
Sleep is as essential to us as food, air and water. Sometime in your life you may have difficulty sleeping - many people do. Anyone can suffer from insomnia, although sleeping problems are more common among w...read more
Insomnia can turn into your worst nightmare
Symptoms of insomnia Unable to fall asleep at bedtime Waking up during the night and struggling to fall asleep again Waking up unusually prematurely in the early hours Common causes of sleep ...read more
Insomnia: causes and cures
If you've been counting sheep till the wee hours of the morning quite regularly, you're a victim of insomnia. This condition can not only make you dread the night, but also disturb your normal flow of life. A...read more
Insomnia: what can you do about it?
Insomnia is the chronic inability to sleep or to remain asleep throughout the night. It is a common complaint suffered by 1 in 3 adults at some point in their lives. Insomnia causes other problems in the dayt...read more
Integration for stress and well being
To attempt to scientifically evaluate an abstract concept such as reflexology is very difficult. To evaluate the effects of that treatment of reflexology may be much easier. As in many other forms of natural ...read more
Keep stress at bay
Have you tested your balance lately? Unlike automobiles, our bodies and minds don’t display a red light as a beacon to indicate when something is out of balance in our lives. However, when our lives are off center, we d...read more
Learn to really relax
The practice of relaxation or meditation is not a mysterious or mystical experience available only to a select few adepts. The ability to relax, or practise simple meditation, is a natural and valuable abilit...read more
Lifestyle and stress exaggerate the symptoms of PMS
Stress levels There is a healthy amount of stress we usually think of as excitement! There is also an unhealthy amount of stress, excessive stress over a prolonged period which can lead to ill health.Stress ...read more
Men & tai chi
Tai chi & men Tai chi is ideal for men because it addresses both health and self defence. The soft and gentle nature of tai chi enables any man to learn a martial art without having to ...read more
Office massage
What Is It? A short (10 - 30 min), fully clothed, seated massageA series of effective techniques and movements based on traditional acupressure and massage. Used on the back, neck, shoulders...read more
Overconsumption has a history
The damaging pattern of the western diet is embedded in social and industrial development. Since the turn of the century greater wealth has led to increased consumption of processed, high-sugar and high-fat f...read more
Pain and stress relief by touch therapies
A great many illnesses are a result of the stresses and strains of daily life. Touch therapies such as Reflexology and Massage have been used for centuries to help soothe ten...read more
Panic attacks in older children
Panic attacks are not 'all in the mind' and it would be a big mistake to write them off as such. They come on from nowhere and can involve one or more of the following symptoms: racing heartbeat, sweating, ch...read more
Say goodnight to restless sleep
One in every four people experience regular sleep problems. No-one functions well when they are short of sleep; it not only compromises the immune system, but can also severely affect your daily life. When it...read more
Signs and symptoms of post traumatic stress
A collection of reactions - feelings, thoughts, behaviour - which are experienced following a sudden distressing event which is outside the range of normal everyday human experience. It is the unexpectedness ...read more
Some of the conditions aromtherapy might help
Stress anxiety depression insomnia and fatigue Muscular problems, aches and pains Arthritis rheumatism Painful periods pre-mens...read more
Some types of phobia
Social Phobia or Anxiety Social phobia is the most common problem presented for therapy. Social Phobia is the fear of being judged, embarrassed or humiliated in a public situation.Sufferers will avoid any si...read more
Stress & aromatherapy
Pressure can be stimulating, challenging and motivating, but if it builds up we may be left feeling unable to cope. Our response is often to deny the pressure and ignore the physical signs of stress such as <...read more
Stress and associated illnesses
Stress is endemic within modern societies. There are many, many illnesses that are stress-related. Within Chinese medicine stress affects the Liver organ and there is a saying that states, 'disharmony of the ...read more
Stress and MS
Having any chronic illness increases stress. MS is no exception. In fact, there are many stressful situations that are common with MS: Diagnostic uncertainties (before the definite MS diagnosis) ...read more
Stress and tai chi
What is stress? Stress is a condition of anxiety caused by the inability to cope with a situation. A person feels to be under pressure and they become upset. They are often encouraged to se...read more
Stress management
What is stress? Stress is the “wear and tear” our bodies experience as we adjust to a changing environment; it has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feeling...read more
Stress: not so silent symptom
We have all heard the word ‘stress’ bandied about. Some alternative words or phrases are: Uptight Nervous tension Worrying Is being stressed a good thing or a ...read more
Stress: some information
All of us suffer from stress and anxiety at different times in our lives, and at different levels of intensity.It can be defined in terms of experiencing too much challenge, when you may feel the demands on y...read more
Stress: we all know what it can feel like
In 2005, close to a quarter of British Columbians indicated that they had "quite a lot" of life stress; around two-thirds had "some stress." It's an everyday part of life and part of what ...read more
Stress: what is it and why does it matter ?
What is stress? Stress is people's natural reaction to excessive pressure - it isn't a disease. But if stress is excessive and goes on for some time, it can lead to mental and physical ill health (e.g. depre...read more
Stress: what you can do
We all get it – increased heart rate, clenched fists, grinding of the teeth and headaches – the feeling that its all getting a bit much. Maybe it’s got something to do with all those exams l...read more
Symptoms and causes of stress related to work
Symptoms of stress Stress can damage physical health, social relationships and the way we function at work and at home. It is important to remember that the following symptoms may have nothing to do with str...read more
The effects of smoking
Smoking affects everybody differently. The number of cigarettes smoked per day and the age at which you start smoking are some of the things that may influence what affect smoking has on you. Research has sho...read more
Three questions dealing with stress
What are some of the most common causes of stress? Stress can arise for a variety of reasons. Stress can be brought about by a traumatic accident, death, or emergency situation. Stress can a...read more
Tips to handle your child's exam stress
Be calm, positive and reassuring and put the whole thing into perspective. They can always take an exam again. Help them revise by re-arranging the family's schedules and priorities. Be lenient about chores and...read more
Travel stress
When you're not in the driver's seat Travelling by public transport can be the cause of much anxiety for many travellers. What can you do? Allow plenty of time to arrive at the station, airport or do...read more
Understanding immunity
The immune system can be thought of as the army that defends you from hostile invaders such as viruses, bacteria, yeasts and free radicals (damaging molecules). Your immune 'army' is constantly patrolling, id...read more
Vitamin treatments for acne
There is no complete cure for acne. Though vitamins may help offset the risks of acquiring and birth of acne, they cannot clear up acne. But, they may be able to help maintain a healthy body while expelling s...read more
Ways of coping with worries
Different ways of coping Experiencing problems and being worried is a normal part of life. The level of stress people feel as a result of their problems and worry is different for everyone and the way people...read more
What are the long term effects of frequent or chronic anger?
Frequent or chronic anger can have serious consequences for our health. In the long-term these include: hypertension (high blood pressure) increased cholesterol levels damage...read more
What can you do about insomnia?
A great deal. The good news about insomnia is that you can cure yourself - in your own way, in your own time and at your own pace. You may wish to enlist the support or help of your doctor, a college nurse or...read more
What causes fear of flying?
Fear of flying is a learned fear - many people who are nervous flyers or are phobic of flying were once comfortable and confident air travellers.What happened to 'condition' them to be fearful - to move them ...read more
What causes mental health issues?
Stress It is very hard to cope with too much stress. Change can be very hard whether it is the loss of a loved one, moving etc. Young people get a huge amount of pressure on them to succeed and perform from ...read more
What if I have dementia?
A diagnosis of dementia comes as a shock. Even if you have been half expecting it, this will be a worrying and upsetting time. It will also be hard for those close to you. You will all need a great deal of re...read more
What is binge eating?
Is your eating making you feel depressed, do you turn to food for comfort, in times of stress, unhappiness, boredom? Do you feel your eating is out of control are you obsessed with food and your weight; is yo...read more
What is Geopathic stress?
Geopathic Stress (GS) or harmful earth rays, is natural radiation which rises up through the earth and is distorted by weak electro-magnetic fields created by subterranean running water, cert...read more
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a debilitating condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Traumatic events th...read more
What treatment is available for irritable bowel syndrome?
Although the irritable bowel syndrome may produce troublesome symptoms, it does not lead to serious complications. It is important to know and understand this. An explanation of the disorder and how symptoms ...read more
