Today, due to the economic climate it seems that more people are under deeper stress than before.  Life is definitely tough sometimes but with the US unemployment rate at or over ten percent, many believe the true number is higher, individual stress levels appear to be increasing.

So, what are some simple things we can do to alleviate stress? These may be obvious, but sometimes a little reminder is helpful.

1. Listen to your favorite music

2. There are alpha wave attunement CDs that allow your mind to move into an alpha wave state – also known as ‘relaxed alertness’.

3. Meditation – The most powerful and relaxing set of meditative exercises I know of are from Falun Dafa to be found for free at FalunDafa.org

4. Take time to quietly sit and think of nothing in particular – this is close to, but not as good as the meditation mentioned above. 

Another thing to be conerned about during times of higher stress is yor oral health.  Stress is a contributing / risk factor for gum disease.

To help counter act this use an oral irrigator like the hydrofloss.

Gum disease is a big problem anyway, and people need to know what they can do about this silent epidemic that may afflict up to 75% of all people according to statistics.  Some say the numbers are even higher.

Take a look at the special mouthwash made by a company called therabreath.

Finally, some people prefer a more natural approach to fighting oral health problems.  In that case, there is an essential oil blend known as oramd that you may find helpful. 

When stress levels are high, it is much easier for verbal and even physical conflicts to occur between people. Now is the time, more than ever, to keep a cool head and be kind, forgiving and compassionate to our fellow man.  As high as our personal stress level may be, remember your neighbor’s could be even higher. 

Forgive and forget and move on.

Finally, reward yourself by watching a cool, exciting and yet relaxing show called Shen Yun : ShenYunPerformingArts.org
 

Will you recognize a panic attack if it strikes you out of the blue? Chances are you won’t know what’s happening. Chest tightness and palpitations are the anxiety attack symptoms to become manifest first, but these two could also point to heart disease. Hyperventilation, throat dryness, shortness of breath, accelerated sweating as well as a feeling of suffocation often accompany the pounding of the heart. You may feel like you are about to die; your limbs may be shaking and dizziness and faintness may overcome you.

The intensity of the anxiety attack symptoms can be pretty high and in anatomical terms it translates as the body’s reaction to imminent danger. There is normally a trigger that unleashes the entire array of feelings and this could be a real-life situation or an internal psychological factor that is apparent or hidden to the sufferer himself/herself. Under the influence of this intense stimulation, the the first to react is the cardiovascular system, generating a first wave of anxiety attack symptoms. The heart pumps blood towards the extremities preparing the body for running or for fighting; plus, the blood vessels constrict in the skin and other less used body parts to compensate for the flooding of the muscles.  Seattle HCG diet & weight loss.

This would explain one of the minor anxiety attack symptoms: paleness. It is this same blood vessel constriction that causes mouth dryness as well, because the reaction is experienced at the level of the mouth, kidneys and digestive system too. The body needs to get cooled down, which in fact explains why during such a panic episode you sweat a lot. Plus, the nervous system sends the unload message to the digestive track which may result in other anxiety attack symptoms such as upset stomach or rapid bowel movement.  Seattle Bellevue Renton HCG diet & weight loss.

All the other anxiety attack symptoms represent normal body reactions when sensing danger. The need for superior oxygenation levels is manifest in the accelerated breath or breath shortness. More air would also allow you to scream louder. Then, the brain secrets endorphins that represent the most intense natural pain reliever, which means that the body gets prepared for an intense physical effort that should not be hindered by sore joints. The perception system sharpens, the pupils get dilated to enhance vision and more energy is burned, all for the purpose of facing the danger that causes fear. Consequently, the anxiety attack symptoms represent the normal body preparations when sensing fear.  Seattle Bellevue Renton HCG diet & weight loss.