Our body is our temple. It is the physical casing that houses our spirit, and our irreplaceable vehicle during our journey through life. The true meaning of this common saying became clear to me during my recovery from drugs and alcohol. During my dark days of addiction, I didn’t care much about my body. And by abusing drugs and alcohol, I certainly did considerable damage … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Beat Your Anxiety and Stress
Ever felt like you just can't seem to relax after a demanding week? It's difficult to unwind because stress triggers your body's fight or flight response: your adrenaline starts pumping, your heart beats faster and your blood pressure rises. Long-term overexposure to stress can cause increased risk of health problems such as anxiety, depression, heart disease, weight … [Read more...]
Ancient Japanese Art of Stress Relief
Relax. You deserve it, it's good for you, and it takes less time than you think. It might seem obvious that you’d know when you’re stressed, but many of us spend so much time in an anxious state that we’ve forgotten what it feels like when our nervous systems are in balance—when we’re calm yet still alert and focused. While a certain amount of stress in our lives is … [Read more...]
17 Superfoods for Relieving Stress and Lifting Your Mood
No one is immune to stress. Stress takes its toll not only on our nervous system, but also on our overall health and social life. On the other hand stress is part of modern day life and we cannot expect that this will change any time soon. This, while being completely stress-free is mostly unrealistic, we can and should do everything possible to help ourselves deal with stress … [Read more...]
