Stress Reduction!!
In my 20 years of practice, the one factor I've seen that makes or breaks a person's health and healing is their stress levels. Chronic stress lowers your ability to fight infection and inflammation. And extreme, continuing levels of stress often precede severe medical conditions, like heart attacks or cancer. Stress is certainly not the only cause, but it is considered a major factor by most health professionals.
Many of us have been under higher levels of stress over the last few years. It's common sense that this stress takes a big toll on our health and happiness, but what can one do about it?
The good news is that there is much you can do to work against the ill effects of stress! Here are some good suggestions that are appropriate for anyone to follow:
Get regular exercise that's appropriate to your fitness level. I have seen exercise get people through the most extreme stressful situations with much less difficulty, both physically and mentally. Sometimes you have to force yourself to do it, but you always feel better after.
Don't give in to bad habits like excess sugar, alcohol, smoking, etc. This is sometimes so hard! Work to find healthier ways to pamper or treat yourself, like a good massage, a cup of chamomile tea, a warm bath or even a small piece of dark chocolate.
Get a good night's
sleep. Avoid computer and TV the last ½ to 1 hour before bed. Get a good book (not a thriller!) and let yourself settle down.
Start the day with positive
input. Many people read a little from a spiritual text or positive motivation book. You could put on upbeat music with encouraging lyrics, or just sit outside with your morning cup and listen to the birds.
I am offering a stress-reducing special this month:
½ hour of your choice of massage or reflexology, and a custom blended homeopathic flower essence for only $55. That's $20 off the normal cost, and a savings of over 25%.
If you choose massage, Deridre
Melosci, LMT, will not only relieve tension in the areas where you commonly hold it, but she will teach you appropriate stretching to help keep the area relaxed.
If you choose reflexology,
Lori Martin, our certified reflexologist, will educate you regarding what areas of your body are showing stress signs in your foot. As she works those areas of congestion out of your feet, it has a positive effect on the corresponding organs and systems in your body.
When you leave with your custom homeopathic flower essence, you will use it in the beverage of your choice 3 or more times a day. This helps to protect your body from the ill effects of stress.
Wishing you the best,
Debra MacIntyre, ND
Founder of Natural Health Solutions
Contact Natural Health Solutions today at
770-817-8028 or via email at merle@nature-heals.com
to schedule a consultation and begin your path of healing!
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