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Holistic
Stress Relief--
Keeping a
Mother's
Life Sane
We all know the effects of
stress--headaches, sore muscles, headaches,
etc.
As mothers we are so busy,
with so many hats to wear, that managing our time, our attention and
our resources can be stressful.
We must be soft and
nurturing, firm and guiding, strong and providing all at the same
time.
We care for our families which can range from the very
young to the very old. Some of us work outside of the home,
some of us mother without partners, and some of us have limited
resources. The list of why we are stressed is very long.
And most of the time, we do OK. However--
The "Crazy Monster" times..
 - Screaming
at the
kids and ready to ground them for a month because they put
a fork in
the dishwasher upside down?
- Eating too
much? Too little? Eating a diet solely of
Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Swiss Almond ice cream?
- One moment
feeling
like you are getting everything done and the next you're sobbing in a
heap on the bathroom floor?
- Waking with
your
stomach clenched and your jaw tight after dreaming all night about your
list of things to do?
- Taking
'relaxation'
time with your family but even as you're cheering your child's latest
soccer goal (trying to cheer in a relaxed, 'happy' voice), you are
calculating how much time this is taking and whether you'll make it to
your next appointment?
Stressed?
Just a tad?
Chronic stress, the kind that goes on and on, with no ending deadline,
with no resolution is debilitating and very unhealthy.
It alters your mood, your perspective, and your
personality. In fact,
chronic stress alters your body chemistry. Your body is so
overwhelmed
that it no longer functions well and transforms you into a monster that
you and your family don't like.
The result: ill health and disruptive behavior. Not
a pretty picture.
Never fear.
I have been there and I have many tips about how to reverse this
syndrome and to regain yourself, your life, even your sense of
humor. Although in the midst of the craziness it feels
permanent and
immutable, it can go away!
A Whole Person Approach
This website is for those who want a holistic approach to stress
management and regaining their health. There are tips to
reduce the
stressful circumstances of your life. There are ideas to
relax your body
and reverse the cascading chemical events that occur
under stress (called parasympathetic override).
But most important, I have ideas to increase
your energetic and
spiritual peace. We are first of all bodies of
energy, and
all our physical and emotional health evolves from our spiritual
health. Reclaim your spiritual peace and you have built a
foundation to reclaim peace in your whole life.
About Stress
Mothers
are particularly susceptible to stress because our lives demand
many different and often disparate priorities. Find out what
exactly is chronic stress, and how it cycles
in our lives to create more stress.
Aromatherapy--Safe
Relief from the Effects of Stress
The effects of stress are many but there is one place to look for
reliable safe relief--the plant kingdom. You don't have to be
an herbalist or smear yourself with homemade balms to get the benefits
of plants.
Aromatherapy
offers a pleasant, safe and effective way to get stress relief from the
healing properties of plants--for a wide array of ailments and
conditions.
Effects of Stress
The effects of stress, particularly chronic stress are many--from the
less serious like gray
hair, to the more urgent like stomach
problems and asthma.
Some people develop high
blood pressure or insomnia.
While all of these conditions can exasperate your stress, and some of
them pose serious health threats, all of them can be reversed and
healed with natural health tools. Find out about how stress
is affecting your health and what you can do about it.
Stress Management
Stress management comes in many forms--from managing your time, to
taking a walk. From improving your diet and nutrition to
practicing yoga
and listening to relaxing music.
There are many tips to reduce the effects of stress in your body and to
restore inner peace. Find out tips
to improve meditation, everyday
ways to use essential oils, and thoughts
about stress-free living.
By managing your stress and relieving yourself of stress hormones, your
life will begin to rebalance. Soon you will feel good again.
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