Archives for May, 2009

Relaxation Controls Seizures

Relaxation can help epileptic patients control their seizures.  This is the new approach that was discovered by Adrienne Richard.  He uses mind-body techniques instead of taking pills that are anticonvulsants.   The kind of breathing done for this kind of medical condition is deep diaphragmatic meditation. It allows the patient to take control of the seizure, instead of having the seizure take control of the patient.

The same theory is done with lamaze method.  A method of childbirth, wherein the patient will have a partner help focus on relaxation techniques instead of the seizure.  It minimizes the seizure effects and allows the patient to feel in control of the situation.


Emotional stress will not just make you sad and gloomy.  More than that, it explains the stress that it brings your physical body as it impairs your immune system.  This is why it is important to reduce stress by choosing to relax even in the middle of the most stressful day.

Stress busters, whether by means of relaxation techniques or exercise and workout will increase your body’s ability to fight sicknesses and diseases by boosting up your body’s immune system


Choose to Be Happy

smileyAbraham Lincoln said that “Most folks are about as happy as they choose to be.” It is true, happiness if a choice.  Your circumstance should not dictate your mood.   A conscious effort should be place to emphaise the positive and let fo of the not so good things that happen in life.  This will set you apart from those who choose to dwell on the negative and live a miserable life.

Choose to be happy everyday and before you know it becomes a habit. What’s neat about this is your happiness might just influence other people around you.


High levels of stress is directly related to level of bad cholesterol a person has.  Chances are if you are stressed out your bad cholesterol has a tendency to rise.  This will not just give you physical discomfort but long term problem with hypertension or even heart related problems.

This is why a healthy way to manage stress and respond to it is necessary for a better quality of life.


Watch Less TV to Cut Stress

no-tvAimless channel surfing, watching the news can very well be one cause of stress.  If you would like to be stress free.  Do not watch the television, especially depressing and violent television shows. If at all, select the television programs you would watch.  Focus on educational,


Women are always advised to take in calcium especially when they are stepping into their prime.  Women have to make sure that they do not just take calcium in, but also magnesium.  These two have got to be taken in balance amounts.  The absence of enough magnesium inside the body will just throw away whatever amount of calcium you take in.

A lot of women are magnesium deficient, which explains that regardless of the amount of calcium intake without its necessary partner, the mineral will just go to waste and your body will suffer from calcium deficiency diseases.


stress-antistresskitDo you want to know a secret to fight stress anytime of the day, wherever you are?  Well, the key is practicing simple breathing exercises. By doing this, you can fight stress anytime, anywhere.

The rationale behind this is that when you are upset, you tend to take quick, shallow breaths. The key to fighting stress anytime and anywhere is to do deep abdominal breathing. Make a conscious effort to relax your muscles and take deep breaths.

To train yourself to fight stress anytime and anywhere, it is highly suggested that you practice this form of breathing regularly, several times a day. And, whenever you feel stressed, upset or tense, switch to it. It can relieve anxiety and can make it easier for you to cope with whatever problem is causing your tension or stress.


music-notesIf you are looking for a quick way to relieve stress, listen to this. Music is a quick stress reliever. Those medical practitioners and researchers who use music therapy highly suggest that a person has to listen to music for 10 to 20 minutes.

To quickly relieve stress through music, follow these simple steps:

1. Sit in a comfortable chair, away from disturbances and with lights dimmed.

2. Choose some music that you are very familiar with. Choosing something new may keep you alert. In your music selection, avoid melodies that cause tension or remind you of anything unpleasant. Instrumental music is highly recommended over songs with lyrics because the songs with lyrics may distract you from relaxation and stimulate cognitive activity.

3. Focus on the music. If thoughts of the day’s concerns intrude, keep bringing your mind back to the music.