The physical benefits of exercise are well known, but many people still find it challenging to adopt and stick to a regular fitness routine. One of the most common reasons we give for not exercising is the stress of daily life. After a long day of dealing with work, kids or school, often the last […]
Everyone has heard the term “stress eater” to describe someone who turns to food when they are feeling anxious or upset. You may even be a stress eater yourself. The association between food and feelings has been well documented. The good news is that an improved diet can actually help to reduce your stress levels […]
Stress does not discriminate. No one is immune from the strains and pressure of everyday life. It is caused by work, school, family situations or just general worry. Treatment for stress has been getting lots of attention, and from meditation to exercise, there are almost as many ways to try and deal with it as there […]
Essential oils have been used for centuries to treat a wide variety of ailments. Before the pharmaceutical industry acquired a stronghold over medicine, plants were one of the only sources of relief from symptoms. Despite centuries of use, scientific studies into these treatments have only recently been conducted, and they often back up the historical […]
Each one of us instinctively knows that stress is bad for our health. We understand the way that it fatigues us, changes our mood, and disturbs our sleep patterns, but research is starting to show that it has much more serious implications. In fact, those who experience long periods of chronic stress tend to see […]
Becoming a professional airline pilot is a coveted and prestigious position. However, it is also one that requires fortitude and a tough mentality, due to the increasing levels of stress that pilots are exposed to on a regular basis. There are several sources of stress for a typical pilot, not least of which is the […]
Every adult, and increasing numbers of children and adolescents, are familiar with stress. Merriam-Webster defines it succinctly as, “a state of mental tension and worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc., or something that causes strong feelings of worry or anxiety”. People encounter stress and stressful situations in almost all aspects of their […]
It seems hard to believe that in this era of advanced medical research, so many people are suffering with chronic diseases. This is not to say that these people are in constant pain. They are given medicines to keep the disease in check and alleviate the pain, without ever truly addressing the underlying cause of […]
The Relaxation Response is a physical state of deep rest that can help to reduce your stress levels, and enable you to live a healthier, calmer life. Attaining this state of rest is a great way to rest your adrenals, switch off your ‘fight or flight’ response, activate your ‘rest and digest’ response, and begin your […]
Adrenal Fatigue causes not only a deficiency in hormones, but also a deficiency in many of the vitamins, minerals and essential compounds that our bodies need to function efficiently Your blood tests might show that you are within range for many of these nutrients, but fatigue and low energy levels often suggest otherwise. Just like […]
Fawne Hansen is an author and wellness coach specializing in the treatment of chronic stress and adrenal fatigue.
