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How is Stress Affecting Your Health?

Stress….it’s everywhere. And pretty much everyone you meet is stressed out. We are bombarded by stress creating events each day. Deadlines, projects, tests, managing your family, social obligations, relationship issues, illness, rushing from place to place, economic worries, unrest in the world and so much more contribute to the tension, stress and anxiety that we [...]

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How Noise Affects Your Stress Level

Have you ever had one of those days? You know, the kind where the kids are crying, the dogs are barking, you have the vacuum cleaner running, the television is blaring, one of your teenagers had the music up very loudly, the washer and dryer is running and the dishwasher is going. And with all [...]

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Aromatherapy

When stress is closing in on your, one way to you combat that stress is by using aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is not a new practice. The use of essential oils has been around for thousands of years, and references can be found in ancient writings and books, including the Bible. So you may be wondering exactly [...]

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The Importance of Sleep

When you are facing a great deal of stress it is important to make sure that you are getting enough sleep. Too many people live with the incorrect belief that they need to stay awake longer in order to get more done. Actually, when you are sleep deprived, you tend to get less accomplished than [...]

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Managing Stress in the Midst of Divorce

Divorce and separation is never easy. As a matter of fact it is downright painful and difficult. When you’ve shared your life with someone for years, to have that relationship come to an end can be more than a little unsettling. You must deal with the pain, anger, frustration, uncertainty and guilt. Divorce is considered [...]

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Reduce the Noise

Noise pollution is a growing problem in the world today. Too much noise can overwhelm your body and create problems such as heart disease, inability to focus, depression, sleep disturbances, irritability and emotional issues. We have become so accustomed to noise that we have become uncomfortable with silence. Even in the quiet of night, sound [...]

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