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Stress Management
We all have stress. There is no getting around that. But we need to recognize the difference between stress that we can manage on our own, and stress that we need help with. That sounds simple, but it can, in fact, be quite difficult. Recognizing the symptoms of stress can prove challenging in itself, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. Furthermore, it is always a challenge to take a step back and examine yourself with a clear perspective. It’s so easy to be stressed to the point that you can’t even see the problem anymore.
In the excerpt below from my article titled Important Facts About Stress, you’ll learn a little about what stress is, why it’s dangerous, and how to recognize it. I also encourage you to download the full-length article, which I’m providing as an absolutely free download! See the link below. In the full article, you will find more detailed information about stress and what you can do about it.
Stress management therapies are among my specialities, and are some of my most essential tools. Stress is the gateway to an enormous number of illnesses, including depression, anxiety, heart disease, hormonal imbalances, and countless others. Let me help you control your stress before it causes any more harm. I’m here for you, sincerely.
Best wishes,
–George Parker, N.D.
From George Parker’s article,
Important Facts About Stress
( click here to download the free PDF booklet)
Stress is a physical and emotional response to sudden or ongoing demands made of us.
Most of us feel stress at some time and stress can affect us in many ways.
Everyone experiences stress in his or her life. In fact, stress is a natural part of life, and one of the organism’s ways of responding to changes in the environment around it.
Stress may be short-term, such as due to a sudden shock or fear, or it may be a long-term response to excessive demands, perhaps through the fast pace of daily life, pressures at work or family responsibilities.
Short-term stress leads to rapid changes in our body. Almost all our body systems – the heart and blood vessels, the immune system, the lungs, the digestive system, the sensory organs, and brain – are affected. Our heartbeat, breathing rate and blood pressure all go
up to meet the perceived threat. Stress is not always a bad thing. Our physical response to stress could prove beneficial in a life-or-death situation. Also, some people thrive on stress and even need it to get things done.
Over time, however, repeated stressful situations put a strain on our physical and psychological wellbeing. If unresolved, stress may contribute to significant medical illnesses or to an anxiety disorder, which can lead to depression.
Long-term stress should be addressed like any other health concern.
How Does Long-Term Stress Affect Mood?
Stress can affect our mood and our outlook on life.
Stress produces a hormone in the body called cortisol, which is responsible for altering mood. Chronic high cortisol levels can cause mood imbalances in a variety of ways:
- Decreases serotonin levels leading to stress, anxiety and aggression.
- Causes insulin resistance, which leads to fatigue, poor concentration and depression.
- Decreases DHEA, testosterone and other sex hormones, leading to a lack of interest in surroundings, moodiness, loss of concentration and passive attitude.
- Decreases thyroid hormones leading to depression and anxiety. Increases noradrenaline, leading to anxiety, aggression and sensitivity to stress.
- Damages brain cells, for example the Hippocampus cells, which impedes learning, memory and emotional response.
- Increases noradrenaline, leading to anxiety, aggression and sensitivity to stress.
People who are chronically stressed show some common symptoms, which can include physiological reactions such as:
- Adrenaline over-production
- Headache
- Muscular tension
- High blood pressure
- Elevated heart rate
In addition, there are potential emotional and mental problems including:
- A general state of alarm
- Exhaustion
- Irritability
- Inability to concentrate.
Ongoing stress affects every body system. Stress must be dealt with as part of a treatment plan for mood disorders, it‘s not enough to rely on sedatives and hope for the best. Stress requires ‘time out’ to rest and relax.
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Click here to download the full-length article as a PDF booklet, free of charge.
- STRESS
Just about all of us living in the modern world deal with increasing and unnatural levels of psychological stress, which manifests in many physiological ways. Because the effects of stress are so far-reaching and diverse, we have a webpage devoted exclusively to understanding stress and stress management. Click here for more information.
Or feel free to jump in to one of my e-books on the subject:
- Important Facts on Stress
- 30 Ways to Reduce Stress
- Other Mental Health Concerns
There are almost countless mental health considerations that patients come to me with. Often, these problems are intricately interconnected, making diagnosis and treatment even trickier. But you should never give up. I have a huge arsenal of medicines and therapies that can help you get well and stay well, no matter what your trouble is. You may also wish to take a look at the extensive catalogue of my website Mindivine (click link for more info). There, you will a number of therapies you can try on your own.
Here is a list of some of the more common mental health concerns I help to treat, aside from stress and mood disorders:
- Anxiety
- Phobias
- Poor concentration
- Low self-esteem
- Memory problems
- Age-related cognitive decline
Together, we can tackle mental health disorders safely and naturally, without any dangerous side effects. You will be feeling happy, healthy and confident sooner than you think. It all starts with a call or e-mail.
- Hope In Adversity
So often, our mental health troubles come with adversity. Sometimes they are caused by it, and sometimes they cause it – or more often, both. As these problems pile up, we can begin to feel hopeless and alone. I want to help you see that this is always hope, and that we are never truly alone. So I created a collection that I call Hope in Adversity.
Hope in Adversity is an extensive library of stories, videos, poems, essays, and other media meant to provide you with hope, joy, and comfort. You will laugh and cry, all the while building your feelings of resilience and your faith in humanity. You can come here feeling at the end of your rope, and you’ll leave feeling secure and inspired.
If you are struggling, please click this link to see our collection. It contains the following categories:
- Inspiration and Motivation
- Courage and Hope
- Grief and Loss
- Spiritual Uplifting
No matter what your adversity is, you’ll find a soothing balm for it here.
- Further Reading
You might also want to see my e-book, 30 Ways to Reduce Stress. There, you’ll find many very direct, useful, easy to utilize natural techniques for stress management.
I also highly recommend that you take a look at the resources and programmes available through Mindivine, my website focused on mind-body medicine. The therapies and techniques covered there are extremely effective for stress treatment, and make a fantastic first line of defence. They are easy, convenient, and actually quite enjoyable. The best part is that you can do it yourself in your home at your leisure.
