Have muscle tension that you need some help with? Try some of these tips: 1. Breathing. Whether you've just finished working out or are stuck in a traffic jam, a few deep breaths can go a long way. First, try to become aware of tense spots in your body, how you're sitting/standing, and generally how…
Read moreWorking Out While Sick – Good Idea or No?
If you exercise regularly, you know what it's like to wake up and feel sick, then immediately wonder if working out that day is a good idea or not. If bed rest and fluids are a generally prescribed plan, how can exercise make sense? And yet, some doctors say that it won't have any effect…
Read moreStress and Tension Headaches
With stress such a common issue in life today, it's no wonder that more and more people are complaining of tension headaches. In fact, what you may know of as 'tension headaches' are frequently being referred to now as 'stress headaches'. But what causes these headaches, and how can they be treated naturally? Tension headaches…
Read moreStress and High Blood Pressure
You won't necessarily develop long-term high blood pressure from chronic stress, but reducing your stress levels can certainly help to prevent many disease states, including one with blood pressure issues. In addition to feelings of emotional discomfort when you're under stress, your body produces extra stress hormones, adrenaline and cortisol. These are the hormones released…
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