Most people in our culture feel the need to be going all the time. If we are not working and putting our energy into something, we believe we are wasting time. We may feel taking time for ourselves is a waste and won’t accomplish anything. And to some extent it’s true – relentlessly pushing yourself […]
Stress is an inevitable part of life. It’s hard wired into our brains as a protective mechanism. In the past, it helped us to avoid the threats and dangers of predators out to eat us. Even though these threats have (largely) disappeared, the stress response has stayed on. Today, we experience stress mainly from work, […]
We’ve all experienced it from time to time. Anything from a slight annoyance to a big problem comes to visit us in the middle of the night, keeping us awake when we desperately need sleep. Try as you might, it won’t leave your thoughts. However, once you understand the reasons behind your stress and inability […]
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 […]
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.
