Exercise your imagination frequently. Stay in touch with the child within. Adopt an attitude of playfulness. Humor and pleasure can be tremendous stress buffers. Open yourself to chance: Some choices take you exactly where you need to go; others take you by surprise. Let them. All we have is the integrity of this moment, and the calm that comes from trusting what lies ahead. Have a healthy day:)
Dr. Katie
Which came first, stress or carpal tunnel syndrome? While stressed we tend to assume a tense posture, slumped forward, tight jaw and hunched shoulders. Such tense and awkward postures repeated often can result in carpal tunnel symptoms. Of course, carpal tunnel pain is quite stressful in and of itself. One of the best ways to […]
6 Myths About Stress 1. Stress is the same for everybody. What is stressful for one person may not bother someone else. 2. Stress is always bad for you. Stress can motivate you into action; such as improving nutrition after hearing you are at risk for heart disease. 3. Stress is everywhere, so you can’t […]
Dizziness is a common complaint heard by doctors and emergency rooms. There are a variety of descriptions people use, including: The room is spinning uncontrollably around them They feel like they are going to black out They feel “wobbly” when walking Your neck is involved in a lot of important duties, including keeping you upright […]
Want a way to reduce your risk of heart disease? Prevent osteoporosis? Control your heart rate and improve your circulation? Overcome depression? It’s as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Performed daily, a brisk walk can provide all of these health benefits and more.
If you are like most people you spend most of the day either sitting at an office desk, sitting in traffic or watching television on the couch for hours at a time. If it ever crossed your mind that these sedentary activities might not be good for your overall health, then you are right. Numerous research […]
Numbness, especially in your extremities, can be distressing because we depend so much on our hands and feet. When they don’t work as we expect, we limit our pace of life or curtail activities altogether. Obvious symptoms are loss of or significantly diminished sensation in affected bodily areas. Causes of numbness are many and various, […]