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Stress is at an all time high for most people. That being said, you should resolve to developing a stress reduction plan that you can commit to.

Living on the fringes of "burn out" does not create a high quality of life. So, if you don't have a personal stress management program, it's time you made it a priority to learn stress relief strategies to protect your mental and physical health.

When your body is under stress, it reacts by producing and flooding you with hormones (adrenaline and cortisol being the predominant ones) to respond to what you are sensing from the stressful conditions. Proper management of the stressful conditions are important to maintain optimal health.

Stress Types

There are three main types of stress. They include:

• Eustress--Noted for being good stress, this stress comes from sources that are fun and exciting. This is the type of stress that is associated with watching a tense sporting event, or from those jitters of anticipation before a performance or as a result of expecting something big or major.
• Acute Stress--This type of stress is short term and can be a positive type like Eustress, but is more commonly negative and associated with the kind of stress that we readily recognize when we see someone who seems worried. Road rage or an incident that caused higher than normal concern would produce this type of stress. It is sometimes known as Episodic Acute Stress.
• Chronic Stress--This is the stress that books are written about. It shows up and appears to be on-going or never-ending. A bad marriage or work place stress would qualify.

Stress Facts

Many reports and studies have been done regarding the implications of chronic stress. Some reports say that up to 90% of doctors visits are due to symptoms of stress. Stress influenced conditions include:

• depression
• diabetes
• hair loss
• heart disease
• hyperthyroidism
• obesity
• anxiety disorder
• sexual dysfunction
• tooth and gum disease
• ulcers
• and possibly cancer

Stress Elimination Plan

To eliminate, manage, or reduce stress, it's important to formulate a plan that may include professional help. If you are not quite at the point where the professionals are needed, a good starting point might require you to slow down and make an evaluation of those things that you can commit to doing for relaxation. It is of vital importance that you bring personal joy back into your day to day existence.

Music, exercise, pampering yourself, laughter and helping others whose needs exceed your are all ways to reduce stress. Meditation, deep breathing, massage, aromatherapy and spending time with and in nature are also fundamental components of a program that will address your stress health.

Resources

This area includes more details and products that I recommend to assist you in bringing your stress under control.

HERBAL STRESS REDUCER

Time Magazine did a feature in 2003 on the stress reducing power of an herb called Rhodiola Rosea.  This almost magical herb reduces the cortisol levels in your body. (Cortisol wreaks havoc on all of your body systems).  As a result of reducing cortisol, it reduces stress and naturally enhances your mood.  There are no known side effects of this rising  herbal superstar.  The product that I recommend is called Limu Plus.  It include Rhodiola Rosea and 11 other herbs that are marvelously beneficial.  To get more information and to order a bottle here's a link: http://LimuPlus.com/214413

USE THE POWER OF RELAXATION TO HEAL THE BODY

Whether you are advanced or a beginner in the art of meditation, this interactive video creates an incredible opportunity for you to learn how to use the power of your mind to not only relax, but to heal your body on many levels.  For additional information and to pick up a copy click on the following link now:  http://sn.im/sakx2

LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE WITH 15 MINUTES A DAY OF PURE PLEASURE

The BreathEasy Program is one of the latest innovations in Natural Hypertension Treatments.  The novel method combines music with structured slow breathing.  In addition to lowering blood pressure, this method also promotes deep relaxation, stress and anxiety relief, improved sleep and more.  For additional information and to pick up a copy click the following link now:  http://sn.im/n6lke

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GSimms is the author of "The Top 25 Things You Can Do to Change Your Life for the Better...Forever"--a health and wellness and self help book that addresses this topic and others to help bring your mind, body and soul into perfect optimal health. Pick up a copy today:  http://GSimms-TheTop25.com.