Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 02-25-2011
If you do, we have great news for you! Research conducted by the University of Sussex says, “Reading works better and faster than other methods to calm frazzled nerves such as listening to music, going for a walk or settling down with a cup of tea.” In just six minutes of reading, you can cut stress levels by more than two thirds. Read more about the study here, and go ahead and start reading!
What book, publication or blog do you like to read to help you feel better – HoMedics Stay Relaxed blog, haha? Feel free to share with us!
http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/314426/reading-cuts-stress-levels-by-68.html
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 02-19-2011
Do you have trouble sticking to your New Year’s resolutions? I know I do. However, I’m determined to keep three resolutions for 2011. What are they?
1) Choose happiness
2) Make exercise non-negotiable
3) Stop sweating the small stuff
Read more about these New Year’s resolutions here. What are your resolutions for 2011? Please share with us!
http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/blogs/vitamin-g/2010/12/3-healthy-new-years-resolution.html
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 02-16-2011
“Even if you usually eat healthfully and exercise, chronic high stress can prevent you from losing weight—or even add pounds,” says Pamela Peeke, MD, MPH, a Prevention advisor and the author of Body for Life for Women.
Your body responds to stress by releasing adrenaline and cortisol, which tells you to replenish your energy supply. This makes you hungry – hungry for sweet, salty, and high-fat foods that stimulate your brain to release chemicals that reduce tension.
Want to know how to fight stress fat? Read the full Prevention article here to find out seven ways to keep yourself from gaining stress weight.
What kind of food do you crave when you’re stressed? Please share with us!
http://www.prevention.com/7waystobeatstressfat/index.shtml
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 02-13-2011
According to Health News, it’s believed that 90-95% of people live with unhealthy levels of magnesium. What does a lack of magnesium feel like? Well, lowered energy levels, sleeplessness, headaches, muscle aches, fatigue, anxiety, nervousness, and insomnia are all symptoms of not enough magnesium.
Magnesium is also crucial in our fight against stress. As part of our cells and bones, magnesium is vital for smoothing cells of your arteries. It protects those arteries from blood pressure that is caused by stress. To find out more about magnesium and how to obtain a healthy magnesium level read the full Health News article here.
http://www.healthnews.com/natural-health/vitamins-supplements/magnesium-the-stress-buster-3336.html
Posted by HoMedics-Chad on 02-10-2011
Stress is a condition that accounts for 75% to 95% of all doctor office visits. However, there’s good news. You can defend yourself by managing your stress. Do you have the most effective tools to fight stress? Watch this video from the Dr. Oz Show to equip yourself with stress knowledge!
How’d you do!?
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/oz-cab-drive-away-stress-pt-1
