Chronic stress is the stress that is on a long term basis & occurs frequently. Stress generally takes place because of muscle tension, headaches & feeling of anxiety. Learn to respond to your stress physically, this is the most accepted way of handling stress related situations. When your stress is bundling up, feelings of fatigue, tiredness & high blood pressure are the symptoms. Physiological symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, acid reflux & nausea are also stress related. Know the type of stress A moderate amount of stress is generated daily due to our various activities. It is nothing unusual. When a person undergoes prolonged stressful situations like demanding job, family problems & disturbed relationship, there are chances to get triggered with chronic stress.  [...]

Anger is a strong emotion, which makes mind frustrated & many times out of control. It’s a natural reaction or a feeling of displeasure that may range from minor irritations to intense rage. It’s a normal human emotion that develops when a person come across certain situations that doesn’t fit his expectations. Expressing anger many times, create a negative impact in many cultures, so the emotions are suppressed. Learning about anger, is nothing but successfully managing anger & controlling the emotions. Make a journal of your angry feelings There are many individuals in search of productive ways to express their anger. Suppressing anger with in will lead to physical ailments & depression. Its not that always you have to express your anger whenever & wherever, but always  [...]

What is stress? Stress is a form of difficulty that causes emotional tension or worry. It is a state of mental or emotional strain. It is a most common type of tension that occurs due to change in the routine or because of some unforeseen situations. It is basically the result of situations that may give discomfort to the person. Stress can be in any form, it can include mental & emotional strains, suspense, excitement, fear, worry, tension or anxiety. The change in any form will result in stress, despite of good or bad. What matters more is your reaction towards the change, which will help you know your stress levels. The stress factor differs from person to person, it depends on the intensity of the change. Eg; one person may enjoy getting married while the other may find it as a stressful  [...]

There are various elements in our day to day life that hampers our health. Some of them include hectic working hours, disturbed relationships, traffic, uneven finances etc. These elements disturb the whole system of a person. Dealing with such things will force you to search for a therapy that will ease your mental state & make you feel relaxed. Your search will end at Aromatherapy! Aromatherapy refers to the use of aromatic plant extracts & oils in bath & massage. It’s a alternative form of medicine that uses liquids from plants & oils that lifts mood & promote health. It is a very popular form of stress reliever. It mainly focuses on application & inhalation of essential oils. Oils have got the secret Oils play a very important role in aromatherapy. It involves  [...]

Acupressure refers to applying pressure to certain key points of the body with hands or fingers. These tapping techniques are gaining popularity through out the world. It is applying manual pressure to certain parts of the body to relieve stress & pain. Health related benefits of acupressure If you are feeling stressed out due to your hectic working schedules, or if you feel tired or depressed due to any reason. Acupressure tapping techniques are practiced to relieve you by satisfying your needs. According to researchers, this practice is mainly followed by students, to keep themselves awake during classes & examination schedules. Acupressure refers to applying pressure to certain points that will reduce the sleepiness & increase the alertness of the student making him feel  [...]

Chinese facial exercises are very well known & are easy to follow. That’s the reason most of the people follow Chinese facial exercise. Facial exercise plays a crucial role in taking away stress & pressure from your body. Learn about acupressure points The Chinese facial treatment mainly consists of releasing pressure through pressing acupressure points. For that you should be aware of the locations of the points, most of the acupressure points are located on our facial area. These points help to alleviate sinus related problems, fatigue, nasal congestion & headaches. Facial acupressure chart is available, which will give you clear information of the locations of these points. Pressing those points manually with comfortable pain is very important. You may rate your pain level  [...]

Cold sores is a contagious viral disease caused by herpes simplex viruses, ( HSV-1 & HSV-2). Sores are nothing but clusters or groups of small blisters on the areas adjacent to lip & outer edge of the mouth. It pains & the skin near the blister appears red. They are not severe ones but many people find it embarrassing moving around with sores. Here are some self-guiding techniques to get rid of it. Stress buster If we think of cold sores & stress we find no similarity, as stress is completely different from blisters that occur on lips. Most of the times it is occurred by infection of the herpes, but stress is also a reason for development of cold sores. Anxiety & highly emotional situations also develops cold sores. Alleviation of stress from your life will help you to  [...]

There is a misconception, that a missed period signals pregnancy, its not always. There are several other reasons including hormonal imbalances that can cause a missed period. It depends on the women & the bodily abilities to handle stress & resist severe illnesses. Consult a doctor for acquiring proper knowledge regarding disruptions in menstrual cycle. Stress factor When you undergo stressful situations, your body tends to release a hormone that can block your bleeding procedure. This may ultimately lead to missed periods. Avoid stressful situations, or rather, try to handle those situations. Stress in the form of depression can also lead to missed periods. Depression or stress due to death of a family member, job loss, arrival of finals etc can also develop situations which will  [...]

Diabetes is a disease which is mainly caused due to increased sugar levels in blood. This will change your lifestyle & eating habits. Diabetes will reduce the stamina & resistance & healing power of the body. The diabetic will have to schedule his life by following certain parameters, to lead a normal life. Extra care should be taken while experimenting with your daily stuffs. Stable blood glucose level After diabetes is diagnosed, your doctor will provide you with target sugar levels that your body requires, which can be monitored with the help of blood glucose meter. For those with Type 1 Diabetes should have a check of blood sugar levels at least thrice a day. Following proper schedule for the check up is very essential. The schedule should include check up before or after  [...]

Schizophrenia basically means psychotic disorder that can occur by distortion of reality & disturbances of thoughts & languages. It is basically a type of mental illness affecting behavior, thinking & emotions. The symptoms include hallucinations, split personality, hearing voices & optical illusions. General knowledge on Schizophrenia If you feel depressed by observing change in your lifestyle due to strange feeling or some unforeseen & unusual consequences, these are some indications of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that includes symptoms like hallucinations, split personality, disorganized speech, hearing voices & optical illusions. Following the same pace of lifestyle becomes difficult for a person when diagnosed as a Schizophrenic. This  [...]

There are variety of pain relievers & pain killers available. But frequent consumption of medications is not good for human body. Here are some methods & treatments that does not include intake of medicines. Needles also work as pain relievers! Acupuncture is discovered by ancient Chinese experts, as an exclusive pain relieving treatment which does not include pain killing tablets & capsules. This method of treatment is followed by numerous people who hate the taste of medicines. Acupuncture helps in relieving pain from both acute & chronic areas of your body. It is often used to treat back pain, menstrual cramping, headaches & fibromyalgia. Acupuncture is practiced by inserting the metallic needle tips at trigger points in the skin; these points are interrelated to the  [...]