[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hat’s a great way to bond with your baby, create a nurturing environment conducive to their development – and keep their stress levels low? Breastfeed them. While research supports various physical health benefits for both mother and child, including a reduced risk of ear and respiratory infections, sudden infant death syndrome, allergies, obesity and diabetes, […]
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tress is a buzzword in health and wellness circles these days, as research and experience provide increasing evidence of the profound life and health consequences. Whether work-, home-, relationship- or just plain life-related, stress can weigh us down and impact every aspect of our existence. Combating stress before it starts is key to managing it, […]
GEORGIANNA DONADIO, D.C. PhD [dropcap]I[/dropcap]T IS CURRENTLY REPORTED that two out of three adults are either overweight or obese, and the numbers continue to climb. As a result, statistics demonstrate that a significant portion of our population is being diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. Even more shocking is that we […]
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hy does procrastination cause stress? Another common yet pervasive source of stress in modern society is procrastination, or habitually putting off the completion of tasks. Procrastination is considered a stressor because it often causes delays and forces people to cram at the last minute. Procrastination consequently leads to even more stressful situations. Procrastination can take […]
rd411 [dropcap]F[/dropcap]eeling 1: Stress Solution: Practice relaxing by exercising, meditating, think of a pleasant place or experience from your past, or listen to music. Feeling 2: Anxiety Solution: Try the above relaxation techniques or some physical activity. Make sure to pay attention to what you are drinking – are you consuming more coffee, tea, or […]
