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…
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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…
Read moreHow Acupuncture Works
You may have heard that acupuncture is great for relieving stress, pain, sleep issues, digestive disorders, breathing problems, headaches, fertility concerns, and so on... but do you know how it actually does all these things? Well, the answer is both complicated and simple. Confused yet? Keep reading. Remember that acupuncture (a modality of Traditional Chinese…
Read more3 Easy Stress Relief Exercises
Need something quick and easy to do so that you can just relax a little? And maybe you also need something that you can do in the car or where your computer is not available (or perhaps 'not wanted' for that matter!)? Well, here are 3 easy exercises that you can do on your own…
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