Mind Body Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Several mind body techniques, including relaxation techniques, yoga, tai chi, and meditation may be useful for managing symptoms of stress in your patients. For some stress-related conditions, mind and body techniques are used as an adjunct to other forms of treatment. This issue of the digest provides a summary of current … [Read more...] about Mind Body Techniques for Reducing Stress and Anxiety
Stress Management
Relaxation Techniques for Stress – 5 Essential Facts to Know
5 Facts to Know About Relaxation Techniques for Stress When you’re under stress, your body reacts by releasing hormones that produce the “fight-or-flight” response. Your heart rate and breathing rate go up and blood vessels narrow (restricting the flow of blood). Occasional stress is a normal coping mechanism. But over the long-term, stress may contribute to or worsen a range … [Read more...] about Relaxation Techniques for Stress – 5 Essential Facts to Know
7 Steps to Managing Stress and Building Resilience
While stress can be beneficial, too much of it can be harmful. As recent months have demonstrated, stress is unavoidable. Now more than ever, it’s important to understand stress and how we can manage it. Learn the 7 steps to managing stress as explained in this article. What are Stressors When the body senses a threat (or stressor), it goes on high alert, and once the threat … [Read more...] about 7 Steps to Managing Stress and Building Resilience
5 Things You Should Know About Stress
What is Stress Stress is a physical and emotional reaction that people experience as they encounter changes in life. Stress is a normal feeling. However, long-term stress may contribute to or worsen a range of health problems including digestive disorders, headaches, sleep disorders, and other symptoms. Stress may worsen asthma and has been linked to depression, anxiety, … [Read more...] about 5 Things You Should Know About Stress