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Showing posts with label Natural. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Natural. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Friday, June 29, 2012

Four Effective Natural Stress Remedies

remedies for stress
We know for a fact that stress can crop up anywhere and that it has become an unavoidable part of life. Although we cannot eliminate stress completely, we need to make sure that we keep our stress within healthy levels or we could end up suffering from health problems that are commonly associated with excessive stress levels.

There are so many practical and simple ways to deal with stress, but only very few people actually make use of them. That’s because in this hectic and fast-paced environment we are exposed to we are in demand for instant gratification — and instant stress relief solutions are no exception.

More and more people are resorting to prescription drugs to control and relieve stress; the most common stress-relief drugs fall under the classification of antidepressants and anxiolytics. Although these medications can be effective in alleviating the symptoms associated with stress, they have also been shown to have adverse effects to some users. There are options for natural relief from stress and below are some simple and natural stress remedies which have been proven to help keep stress levels down:

Your choices of food greatly affect your health and your general sense of well being. Although it should be everyones goal to have a well-balanced diet to make the body stronger and better able to deal with the negative effects of stress, there are certain foods that you need to remember when feeling especially stressed out. Stay away from caffeinated drinks, sugary treats and fatty foods during stressful periods as they are stimulating and can aggravate stress. Instead, your choices of food should include foods like:

Soy productsDairy (in moderation)FishPoultryLambBeefFruitsLeafy green vegetablesLegumesEggsAvocadoBananasWhole grains

You probably already know that exercise does your body good, but you may not know that there is a significant connection between exercise and stress. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are hormones that fight stress and exercise also helps get your mind off your problems and clears your head. Virtually any form of exercise, from aerobics to weightlifting, can act as a stress reliever. Some exercises are better than others in relieving stress, like aerobic exercises, Yoga, Tai Chi and Pilates. However, your choice of physical activity should still depend upon your interest and physical condition.

The soothing power of music is well-established. Listening to the right music can have a tremendously relaxing effect on your mind and body, especially slow, quiet classical music. This type of music has been shown to have a beneficial effect on your physiological functions, slowing the pulse and heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the levels of stress hormones. Other than its direct effect to the system, music can absorb your attention, act as a distraction and give you time for self-discovery.

Aromatherapy is basically defined as a form of alternative medicine in which certain scents are inhaled to achieve therapeutic benefit. The effectiveness of aromatherapy in helping soothe and calm the emotions has long been proven. Research suggests odor molecules affect certain brain areas that control emotional memories, heart rate, blood pressure, hormone balance and stress levels. The most commonly used scent for relaxation is lavender. So if you need to relax, light a lavender-scented candle or drop a few drops of lavender oil in a diffuser and inhale the soothing scents.

Stress in moderation can pep up your life, keep you sharp and help you accomplish things. The issues begin when stress becomes too much, it can lead to mental, physical and emotional problems. It is important that you know how to manage stress efficiently as the levels of stress that you are experiencing significantly affects the quality of your life.

I am Kara Heissman. I have seen over the years how the quality of people's lives are reduced by their inability to find solutions for certain difficulties in their lives. With the great want to help, I have decided to share my experiences, knowledge and insights with the aim to help everyone live the life that they deserve--happy, healthy and fulfilled. I have my own self-improvement blog contentedlife.org but I have also written for various sites within the same subject area. My writings mainly revolve around stress, self esteem and health and fitness.


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Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Adapting To Change Should Be Natural

autumn leaves change Nature adapts. So should you.

I noticed that the leaves on most of the trees in the woods where I often take my dogs have started to change color. Normally, they are green but during the autumn season here in eastern Canada, they start to turn into shades of red, yellow and orange. This is a regular seasonal occurrence in my part of the world as entire forests turn into colorful places of beauty that attracts lots of photographers.

This is also the time of year when many foreign tourists visit the provinces of Ontario and Quebec here in Canada just to see our ‘fall colors’ which usually last from about late September to November. The leaves soon fall off the trees leaving the forests with a bare look except for the coniferous trees (Christmas trees) that maintain the same appearance all year round.

The trees change through the autumn season as they prepare for our long Canadian winter. Once the winter is over, the trees will start growing leaves again as the temperatures warms up in the springtime. Although considered a novelty to most tourists, these autumn changes are part of regular life each year here in Canada.

Change, of course, is now considered to be regular in our fast-paced world. Technology changes at lightning speed which can result in jobs lost. Skills and knowledge that we have will require updating on a regular basis now just so that we don’t become outdated. It is certainly not like the old days anymore when we can just learn a certain skill or trade and expect to use that same knowledge for the rest of our working careers.

For example, any auto mechanic trained ten years ago who has not upgraded his skills will not be able to service new model cars because of all the new technology that has been put into them, particularly all the electronics. Even highly scientific professions like medicine are not immune to the effects of change. Doctors have to attend medical conferences to keep updated on all the latest diagnosis methods and treatments of diseases.

Many people working in manufacturing jobs are at risk of being replaced by robotics so if these people do not upgrade their skills, they would certainly be out of work. Fragile economies and recessions certainly do not help in these situations as we have seen countless number of layoffs due to company downsizing over the last few years.

Change itself can be quite scary but we should learn from nature — because change is natural. Change has been happening in nature since the beginning of time. Even our ancient human ancestors had to acquire new skills in order to survive through the different seasons, much like the trees do with their changing leaves. Adapting to change in our modern world should be viewed as a natural thing to do. Learn to embrace change as it forces you to learn new skills.

Attend conferences or seminars in your fields of interest or take upgrade courses or even programs on areas you have not even been trained in yet. Learning new languages would be perfect examples of this. These serve to not only make you successful in your career and life, but also to keep you successful despite the ever changing future. Adapting to change prevents you from becoming obsolete.

Share how you have adapted to change below in the comments area.

Clint Cora is a motivational speaker, author & Karate World Champion based near Toronto, Canada. Get his FREE 3-part Personal Development Video Series on how to expand your comfort zone and finally conquer even your most daunting goals in life.


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Tuesday, May 3, 2011

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent (4 Pack)

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent (4 Pack)Our brand "45ºN 68ºW" is a tribute to Katahdin, the Appalachian Trail and the Hudson Valley Region.45ºN 68ºW are the coordinates of the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail (simply known as A.T.) located on Mount Katahdin in Baxter Park, Maine. Our products are born out of our passion for the outdoors and the desire to promote an active lifestyle.

Insects are a part of the outdoors experience, however keeping them from biting and possibly transmitting diseases can be accomplished safely with our botanical oils based product. For those seeking a safe alternative to potentially dangerous synthetic repellents, we offer an attractive alternative.

Neem has been referred to as the "village pharmacy" due to its incredible array of healing properties. It has been proven effective as an insect repellent and is being used in malaria prone tropical countries. Lemon Eucalyptus Oil is highly recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for effective protection against mosquitoes. Their combined usefulness as a natural, non-toxic insect repellent, among other fascinating properties, further increases its phenomenal applications.

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent uses no harmful chemicals, only active ingredients derived from organic substances. Our products are DEET-free, petroleum free, paraben free, No GMO's or synthetic dyes, antiseptic properties, fully biodegradable, will not harm bees or butterflies and are never tested on animals.

We support conservation and responsible environmental organizations.

Price: $55.96


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Saturday, February 5, 2011

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent (4 Pack)

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent (4 Pack)Our brand "45ºN 68ºW" is a tribute to Katahdin, the Appalachian Trail and the Hudson Valley Region.45ºN 68ºW are the coordinates of the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail (simply known as A.T.) located on Mount Katahdin in Baxter Park, Maine. Our products are born out of our passion for the outdoors and the desire to promote an active lifestyle.

Insects are a part of the outdoors experience, however keeping them from biting and possibly transmitting diseases can be accomplished safely with our botanical oils based product. For those seeking a safe alternative to potentially dangerous synthetic repellents, we offer an attractive alternative.

Neem has been referred to as the "village pharmacy" due to its incredible array of healing properties. It has been proven effective as an insect repellent and is being used in malaria prone tropical countries. Lemon Eucalyptus Oil is highly recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for effective protection against mosquitoes. Their combined usefulness as a natural, non-toxic insect repellent, among other fascinating properties, further increases its phenomenal applications.

45ºN 68ºW Natural Insect Repellent uses no harmful chemicals, only active ingredients derived from organic substances. Our products are DEET-free, petroleum free, paraben free, No GMO's or synthetic dyes, antiseptic properties, fully biodegradable, will not harm bees or butterflies and are never tested on animals.

We support conservation and responsible environmental organizations.

Price: $55.96


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