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Have you been one of the millions this winter fighting to get rid of a common cold? If you’re one of the millions of sufferers from the common cold, try a little Ginger from your herbal remedies medicine cabinet. Ginger has a calming and soothing flavor that will help keep you alert yet calm.

Ginger has been known to have a calming effect on upset stomachs and it’s an excellent herbal remedy for nausea. This amazing herb works so well that it is commonly used in motion and seasickness pills. Because of the calming effect Ginger has on the stomach, it also promotes better digestion. Ginger helps promote the flow of bile, and it will also improve your appetite. This is interesting, but how does it affect the common cold?

The next time you have a cold or flu try some Ginger tea. Ginger tea has been used in China for over 2500 years to treat flu and cold symptoms. They have also used it treat a sore throat, nasal congestion and sinus pain. If you’re one of the lucky few that have not had the common cold this year you can use Ginger to continue to ward it off. However, if you do have a cold you can use Ginger to improve your recovery time.

The oils in Ginger have also been used in aromatherapy. It aids in relaxation and releasing stress. So go ahead and make yourself a cup of Ginger tea. It’ll make you feel better, relax, and relieve you of your daily stress.

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The upcoming holidays are a time where people need to relax and enjoy themselves. This is a time for family and fun. So, why do so many people get so stressed-out on a holiday that comes around once a year?

Holidays can be a real strain on people that feel everything has to be perfect. What are people going to think? This often happens to people with low self-esteem problems. The holidays are a time to relax, get together with friends and family in a casual way. Don’t worry about appearances and enjoy the time with the people around you.

For a culture that is supposed to be celebrating the holiday season, it can be a nightmare for many people. A lot of people are faced with stress, depression, sleepless nights, poor nutrition, overeating and irritability. The holidays are a time to, what my son would say, “Chill Out.” Remember what the holidays were initially all about - religion and philosophy.

One way that our family enjoys the holidays by chilling is watching holiday movies. Now our favorite classic Christmas move is National Lampoons Christmas Vacation. It may not be your favorite, but it will make you laugh and reduces stress. If you don’t own it maybe give it to yourself as an early Christmas present.

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Well it’s that time of year again, and I’m not talking about Christmas. Students all across the country are preparing for finals. They are under a lot of stress and this can hinder their test taking performance. Not only does stress effect their testing, it can also cause anxiety, insomnia, irritability, memory loss and depression. So what should your student do?

You may not be surprised, but it is recommended that they take a break from studying and clear their minds with some activities such as a casual game or exercise. It will help them relax and be a little less stressed during their tests.

Here are some additional tips to help cope with stress during finals:

Laugh - Laughter has been proven to reduce stress and also release endorphins. So go out and take a mental break by watching a funny movie or video.

Breathe - When people are stressed they have a tendency to take shallow breaths. It is important to take deep breaths especially before taking a test. It will help bring more oxygen to feed your body as well as your brain.

Exercise - will make you feel better and is a great stress reliever. When you have a nice walk or a great workout, your body will produce endorphins to help reduce the stress hormones. So take a break and have a nice walk or do some yoga.

Eat Well - There is almost nothing better you can do for yourself than to to have proper nutrition. You can fight stress and depression by eating more foods rich in Omega 3 fatty acids. Try eating fish three times a week or take Omega 3 supplements to help your moods. To help produce serotonin for your brain eat foods rich in B-6 vitamins. Foods like Sweet potatoes, rice and tuna are a great source as well as supplements.

Students have enough stress in their lives and it doesn’t help when parents put high expectations on performance. Be sure to not add more pressure than they already have. Do however encourage them to do their best.

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Wow, chewing sugar-free gum can do much more than prevent tooth decay. Did you know it chewing gum can be used as a way to manage weight, reduce stress and even increase alertness?

The average stick of sugar-free gum is a mere 5-10 calories. You should consider eating a stick of gum instead of that high-calorie snack. You choose, gum or a chocolate chip cookie at 140 calories. Hmmm, I’d rather have the cookie, but I’ll chew gum instead.

It can also help cut down on those sugar cravings you might have. Studies have also shown, if you have a stick of gum before a snack it can help reduce the hunger and therefore reducing the amount of food you intake.

Gum can help relieve stress and increase focus. Research has shown that gum chewing may help in stressful situations like driving in traffic and waiting in line. Also, a study in 2002 showed that gum chewing appeared to improve a person’s ability to learn, retain and retrieve information. Other research showed that gum chewing increases blood flow to the brain by 25%. So, you students out there keep chewing that gum.

So, the next time you are grocery shopping, pick up a pack of sugar-free gum. It’s not all that bad for you.

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Most everybody I know is stressed about something. Stress seems to be a constant issue in life. Once you get over one stressful situation another one seems around the corner. A study by the American Medical Association reported that stress was a factor in 75% of all diseases. So what can we do? Have you ever thought about reflexology?

Studies have shown that stress, anger, and depression have been linked to weakening of the heart muscle. The more a person had any of these conditions the less their hearts were able to respond effectively. The constant emotional ups and downs showed that it would stretch the heart beyond its capacity and would have trouble bouncing back to normal.

Who doesn’t like a good foot massage? Reflexology can be a natural treatment to offset the effects of stress on the heart. It reduces stress and tension throughout the body. Reflexology treats your body, mind and spirit as a cohesive system. It is also believed to encourage the release of endorphins - you know that natural feel-good hormone. Try it you might like it.

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Managing stress is becoming more important as our environment becomes more tension-inducing every year.  From traffic jams to work-related stress, there are more stimuli that can make the heart race and the adrenaline flow than at any time in the past. Many stress related issues are with our children.

A major cause of stress is related to the wellbeing of our families, especially our children. We are always worried about their safety, but what happens when they get an illness or into an accident? Even worse what if they are hospitalized or have a chronic health condition?

Our Middle child was born premature and was diagnosed to be allergic to milk protein of all things. Can you imagine not being able to feed your infant breast milk or use off the shelf formula? When things like this happen, you must seek the help from professionals. Luckily we had some of the best help around, and a subscription formula, and today we have a healthy 10 year old with no allergies. He can even have a milkshake now.

As your children grow there’s plenty to be anxious about. It’s Entirely Natural (pun intended) to want to protect your children from harm and heartache. Stress can go too far when you worry too much that it gets in the way of your own life. Do you lose sleep or do you fear controlling and managing your child is hurting your relationship?

Realize that you can’t control if they get sick, do well in school, or make friends easily. If you’re concerned, that is a good sign of parenting. You must learn that you have limitations on controlling things. Recognize that your kids are resilient and they have to learn how fall down in order to learn how to get back up.

A really good tip is not to stress over things you can’t control. You need to differentiate between fact and your fears. Grounding yourself in day-to-day reality is a good way to avoid stressing. What is the reality of the moment and deal with only that moment only. If you can say to yourself “I have done everything I can now I’m ready to move on.” Great – you are on your way to controlling your stress. If not – you may want to seek help with stress management.

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Cancer patients have a great deal of stress, anxiety and fatigue, any reduction of this would be greatly beneficial. Other than exercise, there isn’t a good solution available for these patients. Ginseng has been used as an herbal remedy treatment for noticeably boosting the immune system for ages and now helps fight the chronic fatigue of cancer patients.

In a recent study done by North Central Cancer Treatment Group researchers, based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota – it has been proven to vastly improve fatigue in cancer patients. Ginseng was found as an effective adaptogen to help protect the body from the stress of drug and radiation.

Many cancer patients face extreme fatigue after diagnosis and during treatment. It’s nice to know there is a natural herbal treatment to combat the psychological and physical effects of cancer drugs and radiation. Ginseng is a nice addition to traditional therapy.

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The link between your mind and heart is very strong. Some new research has been done to show a correlation between angry men and heart disease. Studies showed that angry men showed a higher rate of heart disease.

Researchers examined inflammation in the body. Inflammation is though to be a healthy reaction of a functioning immune system; however chronic low-grade inflammation caused by anger can be a sign of an adverse condition. This low-grade inflammation is believed to be a contributor to heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.

Men throughout the years seem to get angrier as time goes on. A major cause of this anger is stress. With everything that can kill you now days at least stress can be managed as well as anger. So chill and enjoy life.

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Toxins are everywhere and we are inundated with toxins every day. There are toxins in our food, air, water, toiletries, etc. The list goes on and on. Toxins accumulate in the tissues of your body over time. These toxins can also make it a challenge for some couples because of their effects on male and female fertility.

Toxins are in your food directly from many preservatives. Some toxins get into your body from food indirectly. For example Methoxychlor or MCX is a common pesticide used to kill flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches & other insects and is applied directly to crops, livestock, home gardens, & pets. MCX alters a gene in the female reproductive tract and reduces the ability of the uterus to support embryo implantation. Toxic substances are found in fish including – mercury, PCBs, lead, chromium, and arsenic just to name a few.

When it comes to toiletries you need to be careful what you put on your body. Dibutyl phthalate in particular (DBP) which is one of the most common and potent reproductive & developmental toxins, is widespread. DBP is used primarily in nail polishes, but also found in shampoos, conditioners, lotions, antiperspirants, sunscreen, etc.

Do not expect to eliminate all toxins from your life - it is impossible. However, you can do your best by living more of a natural and healthy lifestyle. Eat organic, raw foods.Use water and air filters. Be careful when using cosmetics, cleaning, and laundry products.

Try using alternative methods of detoxifying your body with acupuncture, yoga, meditation, and reflexology to name a few. Try to minimize your stress and mental clutter. You have one body for one lifetime, so take care of it.

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In today’s fast and hectic life back pain is a very common problem that many people face. There is stress in many people that create tension in the back and shoulders. Being aware of anti-inflammatory drugs and pain killers, many people avoid them and search for alternative methods of treatment including chiropractors. 

Good news has now come to many sufferers of back pain. The FDA has recently approved the use of Low-Level Laser Treatment (LLLT) or “cold laser.” In studies the device has increased muscle strength, range of motion, and inflammation. Many times the patients get immediate results.

If you have back pain problems you may want to look at this type of treatment.

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