Stress            

Studies show that stress accounts for:
75% OF ILLNESSES AND DISEASEASES TODAY
67% OF FAMILY DOCTOR VISITS
50% OF DEATHS UNDER THE AGE OF 65

You might not think that the argument with your friend or that meeting with your boss has much effect on your body, but your body would disagree. Stress is very real and has strong influence on not only our minds but our whole being. Too much stress impacts our health by lowering our resistance to disEASE and making us more vulnerable to illness.

Our bodies do not distinguish between physical and psychological threats! When your stress over a busy schedule, a traffic jam, or the mountain of bills your body reacts just as strongly as if you were facing a life or death situation. If you have a lot of responsibilities or worries your "fight or flight" response may be "on" most of the time. The more your body's stress system is activated, the easier it is to trip, and the harder it is to shut off.

FIGHT STRESS! By choosing to do just one of these activities a day you are fighting stress, lowering your blood pressure and becoming a happier, healthier you!

GET A MASSAGE!
LAUGH!
EXERCISE!
EAT HEALTHY!
DEEP BREATHING & YOGA!