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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
What you need to know about irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition which causes the intestines (or bowels, or gut) to be over sensitive. This can cause a variety of abdominal and bowel symptoms. There is no cure,...read more
What's causing you migraines ?
Triggers Whilst the attacks may come and go, the disease remains. There are a variety of factors that may come together to produce a migraine episode. Ideally, it is possible to control the frequency of att...read more
Why the panic habit begins
Because panics commonly begin for no apparent reason the question Why is this happening? is a common initial response to them. Understanding how and why they begin certainly helps in dealing with them because...read more
Your eyes can help you relieve post traumatic stress
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing is a new from of psychological treatment, which was based on a chance observation made by Francine Shapiro in May 1987. While walking through the park one day she not...read more
