3 Sneaky Symptoms of Stress: How to Cope

We all know that excessive stress can negatively impact our health. However, we may not always make the connection to stress when we begin to experience unusual symptoms. If you’re under a lot of stress, chances are you are not getting enough sleep to begin with, let alone any of quality.

Stress Management for Everyone

Although we may not realize it, a little stress can be good for us – in moderation. That said, ongoing stress can wreak havoc in the delicate systems within our body.

Underlying stress can lead to a variety of physical symptoms – from skin breakouts and rashes to headaches, tension in the muscles and weak points in our immune systems, which can lead to us feeling run down and under the weather.

Stressed? What NOT to Do… and What to Try

After a stressful situation, how likely are you to rehash the upsetting event to a friend or loved one to try and “get it off your chest” and put it behind you? While venting may be a common response to dealing with stress , new research shows it may actually make you feel worse.

Stressed? Urban Living May Be to Blame

Most people can agree that certain situations can quickly lead to elevated stress levels, such as heavy traffic/congestion and loud, grating noise – both which are pretty commonplace in an urbanite’s daily life. Recently, a study conducted in Germany showed that certain areas in the brains of city dwellers reacted more vigorously to stress, suggesting that urban living may be harmful to your emotional health.

Home Massage Tips: Soothe and Relax Your Friends & Loved Ones

Researchers have proven that massage therapy provides several significant health benefits, including improved blood circulation, improved sleep, deep muscle relaxation and increased range of motion. Massage has also been shown to alter the body’s ‘chemical soup’ by stimulating the release of endorphins, our ‘feel good’ hormones.

3 Ways to Stress Less Right Now

Stressing less is usually easier said than done. However, stress is a leading contributor to the development of heart disease, so it is important to mitigate it! Stress can also lead to many other physical problems, including ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss, thyroid problems, skin conditions, fatigue, headaches, decreased libido, and many others. A number of psychological problems can also be attributed to stress, such as depression, eating disorders, and anxiety.