Depression
Many people don’t realize that stress is not just something which happens to us. Stress is a complex system of reactions which begin in the body in response to the outside stressor. While the argument with your spouse might have triggered the stress, your body begins a system of chain reactions in which chemicals are released to ready you for a fight.In early times, this reaction made...
Your stress is something which should not control you; you should control it. When you are willing and able to take steps toward stress relief, you are not only helping yourself to feel better, but you are also protecting your body from harm. Long term stress can begin to impact your body and your health, leading to illness and chronic disease.To help you in your quest to protect yourself from...
What natural therapy can lower your blood pressure, relieve a headache, strengthen your immune system, reduce stress and help you sleep – and all in a one-hour session? If you guessed massage, you’re right on target. Massage can do all of these things and provide many more physical as well as mental benefits. A typical massage session lasts between half an hour to an hour and has been...
Are you one of those people who always thought that getting a massage was an extravagance, or that it was just too self-indulgent and a waste of money? You might be surprised to find that a massage has many physical, mental and emotional benefits, and really isn’t all that expensive. However, perhaps you’ve just always been too busy or shy to try a professional massage, but would like...
The World Health Organization(WHO) predicts that by 2020 major depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. That is a disturbing prediction to say the least. The fact is that most people are affected by some type of depression at one point in their lives.
Types of Depression:
Seasonal affective disorder (this depressive disorder is the result of...