Stress is defined as the state by which we cannot shut down the 'fight or flight' mechanism that has been built into us over thousands of years of evolution. This mechanism ramps up our symapthetic nervous system, enabling us in short intervals to escape from predators and attackers. In the short-term this mechanism can save…
Read more10 Common Symptoms of Stress
Many illnesses such as heart disease and high blood pressure can be brought on or exacerbated by stress. If you'd like to manage your stress levels, get to know some of the symptoms associated with this incredibly unhealthy state. 1. Frequent headaches. If you get a headache once or twice a week, and they're not…
Read more3 Great Ways to Relieve Stress Quickly and Naturally
Life's busy enough - who has time to add stress-relieving exercises?! Even when we know that they'd probably be good for us, we often tell ourselves to put off those time-consuming techniques like meditation. We say "oh, I'll get to it once I'm done this work." But the work would go so much easier if…
Read moreAre We in a Crisis Over Fertility?
Many women today are having great success with IVF and other fantastic methods of conception that our medical system has come up with. And others still are using acupuncture and other natural therapies to either complement the conventional therapies they're using, or as their first effort, hoping to forego the drugs and test tubes. But…
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