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Stress Busters...When Tensions Rise
and You Need to Feel Better and
Make it All Go Away...Try These.
Here are some tips on how to
relax, be calm,
with proven tactics to help take the edge off!
Got a polite kid in the house? You can honor your child with a totally free Junior
RudeBuster Award Certificate for good manners and polite etiquette; just hit the
print button, fill in your child's name and find a frame, a thumbtack, or scotchtape --
http://www.rudebusters.com/RBkidWin.htm
Know someone who's a "gorbellied, dismal-dreaming canker-blossom"? Or a
"goatish, plume-plucked fustilarian"? Maybe a "spleeny, dread-bolted
clotpole"?
Check this "Shakespeare Insult Kit" and create your very own, very unique
"full-gorged" zinger anytime you need a very unconventional put-down to rake
someone over the coals. I know it helps me de-stress and takes the edge
off.
http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/shake_rule.html
Here's help with recognizing stress, the medical basis of stress, depression, anxiety,
sleep problems and Drug Use, plus an interactive Stress Test, so get on board --
http://www.teachhealth.com/
Ever wondered about urinal etiquette? Whether it's about toilet seats, workplace
bathrooms, or talking on your phone in the stall, The International Center for
Bathroom Etiquette wants to improve your bathroom going experience --
http://www.icbe.org
If "stress helps you seem important", then you need to -- avoid intimacy, never
exercise, just go ahead and eat anything you want, and do a lot more to
be sure you always "Stay Stressed"...
http://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/93q2/stress.html
Seriously, though, here's something proactive you can try
to de-stress...
There's a 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise --
It's been said that this 4-7-8 breathing exercise is popular on the internet.
(Some who do this exercise claim they can fall asleep in less than a minute.)
You start by sitting up in bed keeping your back straight. Then just press your
tongue against the roof of your mouth. Keep your mouth closed, and slowly count
to 4, inhaling through your nose. Then hold your breath for the count to 7. Then,
while counting to 8, slowly exhale through your mouth, (keeping your tongue
against the roof of your mouth). Some say if you repeat this process 4 times,
you'll settle into dreamland.
Personal note here: I
saw a similar remedy on TV, think it was Dr. Andrew Weil.
This particular
breathing exercise called for 7-7-7. Seven slow seconds of inhale,
slow
count to 7 while holding, and slow count to 7 while exhaling. Except that
Dr. Weil added that "the longer you can hold your breath, the more benefit for
your brain.) That stuck with me. And lately when I start to get one of my headaches,
I do the 7-7-7,
except I hold for 20 - 30 seconds before slowly releasing my breath.
Makes a difference
for me - most of the time the headaches just don't take hold.
I know everyone's
different, but this is just a suggestion that might work for you.
Maybe you'd like to try some time-proven herbs, natural remedies
for stress & anxiety...
My personal favorite, I have used it and recommended it to friends and relatives --
Passionflower herb. This one's been calming nerves for centuries, made from the
Passiflora incarnata, an antioxidate that's native to the southeastern United States,
and considered by many to be an extraordinary, protective powerhouse. In fact, it's
said that the quercetin in passionflower is one of the most protective compounds
known, with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and also anti-cancer properties.
Scientists worldwide also agree that a stressed-out society can rely on passionflower
for more than great cellular protection. Numerous international studies confirm that
Passionflower's unique compounds can also have a positive effect on the central
nervous system. Germany’s stringent "Commission E" gave its stamp of approval
for use of passionflower for nervousness and restlessness. The British Herbal
Compendium recommends it for sleep disorders, restlessness, nervous stress and
anxiety. And a number of news organizations in the US have also reported
Passionflower's positive effects on stress.
In a liquid concentrate form, just a few drops in tea or juice may soften your day.
Read your label instructions; the dose might be one dropperful of Passionflower
in a little water or tea. I prefer Passionflower capsules (recommended dose is two
capsules of the Passionflower extract, up to four times a day as needed. But
everyone's different, so see which dosage works best for you.) From my own
experience, this age-old herb can take the edge off a stressful day, or help make
it a peaceful night.
(Check with your doctor to be sure you can safely add this to your regimen.)
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This herb has been used throughout Europe...
By folks who want to chill out and "take it down a notch" -- highly prized
Lemon Balm Extract. Lemon balm was actually described in the Historia Plantarum
of Theophrastus way back in 300 BC. Records report that early Arab healers were
of the benefits of lemon balm. Even an 11th century doctor said that the "balm
makes the heart merry and joyful." And back in the Middle Ages, lemon balm was
relied on to relieve stress and anxiety, promote sleep, help indigestion and lift spirits.
It's an easy way to feel more tranquil, calm, and maybe a little sleepy. Again,
read label instructions, maybe you can start with a few drops in a favorite
relaxing tea and see how you feel. A calming chamomile tea is a good soothing
choice.
(Check with your doctor to be sure you can safely add this to your regimen.)
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Here's something I enjoy every night...
Organic Tart Cherry Juice. NOT black cherry, NOT plain cherry - It's TART
Cherry Juice (I buy it organic.) I learned about it a few years ago on Dr. Oz so
I tried it. Been loving it ever since. (There's a study by Natural Medicine Journal
that showed a significant increase in time in bed, sleep time and sleep quality,
and there's probably a lot more evidence out there.) I pour some into an herbal tea,
add a few shots to a glass of seltzer, or take it straight in a small juice glass, 1 hour
before going to bed. You can pour it over cantalope, bananas, so many ways to
enjoy...
and it's said to help you sleep better.
More stress busters...
- Another herb with the ability to help calm and de-stress is hops. Hops capsules
are relaxing -- after all, hops is used to make beer. I've certainly used hops
capsules on bad days.
- I also use a lavender pocket inhaler, I spray lavender on fresh towels and
pillowcases, (essential oil mixed with a perfume diluent in a small perfume
spray bottle) and I have a battery operated diffuser in which I use lavender oil
in several different rooms. What's that lovely smell?
- I got this product for a stressed friend when I learned about Bach Rescue
Remedy Spray. (I also learned on TV that Dr. Oz uses this product before he
does heart surgery.)
- Some like St. John's Wort. I've not used it, but you can do some homework and
see if it's for you. The same applies to Valerian and Kava supplements. See if
they're right for you.
- SAM-e. Some say that this one's so good, you have to be extremely careful if
you're already on any anti-stress or anti-depressant drugs. My own internist
(who's pretty savvy) recommended it for stress. And some 10 years ago,
psychiatrists at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital began using SAM-e with their
patients. Mother Earth News has also covered it. SAM-e has been used for
over 20 years in Europe. Not all doctors think it works better than some herbs,
though a few felt that SAM-e also seems to have the side benefit of helping
with arthritis pain, which could make it a treatment of choice. But please
remember, every patient is different so do your homework.
- Research from the University of Texas Health Science Center found that
walnuts are a source of melatonin. (Melatonin is thought to improve sleep, and
also provides
anti-oxidant protection.) Walnuts actually have a list of amazing
health benefits, but if what you need is a good night's sleep, don't go to bed
without trying a few walnuts. Plus, the added benefit here is that the omega-3
fatty acids in walnuts are a mood booster, which could work on irritable or
hyperactive kids, and adults battling with depression or stress.
(Check with your doctor to be sure you can safely add any of the above
to your regimen.)
- You could try a glass of warm milk at bedtime.
There's Also Aromatherapy for the Stressed Out...
and the nose knows.
It was a French chemist, Gatefosse, who coined the term "Aromatherapy"
in 1928 to describe the ages-old practice of extracting essential oils from
flowers, plants and spices in order to enhance positive changes in both body
and mind. From being antibacterial to calming, the various properties
of
essentialoils have been prized for thousands of years.
The quest for aromatic oils to enhance health, beauty and emotions has
spanned centuries, going as far back as mentions appearing in Egyptian
tombs. Even the Bible is said to have many references to aromatic oils.
So whether it's thyme, cinnamon, peppermint or other aromatic sources,
interest in aromatherapy is hardly new. In fact, more recently, in New York
City, it was reported that sweet orange essential oil was used at police
headquarters to calm folks after the 911 World Trade Center disaster.
It's always been all about our sense of smell which humans have an instant
response to. The memory of a time, a place, a person, an event, something
pleasing, exciting, familiar, or even unpleasant. Humans respond pretty
quickly to a scent, and there's probably more than one just right for you that
will help release your endorphins, and put you in a serene place.
You can look for a shop that lets you test the different aromatic scents of
essential oils. And whether you choose lime, frankincense, rose, peppermint,
chamomile, oregano, lavender, ginger, eucalyptus, bergamot, ylang ylang,
clove, or any other "flavor" you love, you'll be doing your psyche a favor
when you're inhaling
or rubbing, and gently lowering your stress level.
Still stressed out?
Maybe it's time to go fly a kite! You can even make one -- here's
how,
plus check out the history of kites, kite sites, and give your
troubles wings:
http://www.skratch-pad.com/kites/make.html
Happy endorphins to you!
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