You probably recognize that chronic stress can be very unhealthy.\u00a0 However, have you failed to realize the very real effects stress can have in your life?<\/p>\n
For example, research has linked chronic stress to:<\/p>\n
but what is the cause?<\/strong><\/p>\n You really need to determine the cause of your emotional and physical stress.<\/a>\u00a0 It is not something that is happening to you; rather stress is something you are doing to yourself.<\/p>\n 1.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Sleep is essential for pain relief, healing, and de-stressing. Try eating some fruit before going to bed.\u00a0 The natural sugar in the fruit causes the brain to produce serotonin.\u00a0 Serotonin plays a central role in sleep, moods, and pain control.\u00a0 Avoid high protein foods in the evening.\u00a0 Protein can block the production of serotonin.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 2.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Physical activity helps you sleep.\u00a0 Your mind may be tired out at the end of the day, but if your \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0body has received no exercise then it is difficult to fall asleep.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n 3.)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Be aware.\u00a0 Everything you eat, say, think, do, see, and feel affects your overall state of balance and therefore your health. In order to balance your emotions and de-stress yourself take the time to study yourself.<\/p>\n Start by asking yourself questions and studying your behaviours and patterns.<\/p>\n Why do you get angry?<\/p>\n Do you get a cold or other illness a few days after an angry outburst?<\/p>\n Unhealthy stress is a silent killer. When you are mentally and emotionally stressed every cell in your body is affected.\u00a0 The state of your mind can turn your body from alkaline to acidic in a matter of minutes.\u00a0\u00a0 Diseases thrive in an acidic environment.<\/p>\n If you want to prevent disease<\/a>, then you must reduce stress.\u00a0 You do not have to eliminate all stress, but you certainly must reduce stress and keep your body\u2019s pH balanced<\/a>.<\/p>\n Did you know the placebo affect has been proven by even the pharmaceutical industry?\u00a0 The placebo affect has shown that up to 40 percent of people cure themselves with nothing more than thoughts.\u00a0\u00a0 The belief that the body is healing itself is enough to start the healing process.<\/p>\n Again, be aware of what you say and how you think because this can absolutely give you disease.\u00a0 Remember to smile, laugh, listen to de-stressing music, give and receive hugs, eliminate depression, and enjoy life.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s Be Healthy,<\/p>\n Corinne Floyd<\/p>\nThree Techniques for balancing physical stress:<\/h2>\n