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Dealing with daily stresses

 

 

What are daily stresses?

Daily stress summarizes the many adverse reactions that people have to the excessive pressures or other types of demands placed on them everyday. A prolonged exposure to that kind of lifestyle results in unpleasant physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. 

As humans, our primitive hormonal and chemical defense mechanisms have remained intact. These mechanisms enabled cave men to either fight a perceived danger or to retreat, hence the phrase “fight or flight”. However, modern lifestyles do not allow us to react physically to daily hassles or more pressurized situations and they are often internalized.  This denial of our primitive responses can all put unnecessary strains on the body and mind. Pressure induced adrenaline and other hormones running through the body preparing it for the basic “fight or flight” response have no outlet, and can have a negative effect on your body and mind.

Basically, reasonable amounts of pressure in life are good for you, but too much can have a negative effect on your health. For more tips and advice on managing daily stressful situations, please visit our RESCUE® Remedy site.


Physical symptoms can include:

  • Tension headaches/migraine

  • Digestive problems

  • Change in appetite

  • Skin conditions

  • Sleeplessness

  • Fatigue

  • Neck/shoulder/back pain


Emotional symptoms

  • Mood changes

  • Irritability

  • Low mood

  • Loss of sense of humor

  • Aggression

  • Withdrawal

  • Nervousness/mild anxiety

  • Tearfulness

  • Forgetfulness

  • Loss of concentration

  • Poor judgment

  • Disorganized

  • Confusion

  • Lack of interest

  • Negative self-talk/lack of self-confidence

 

Natural remedies

  • Homeopathy have been traditionally used to help relieve the symptoms of everyday stress. The homeopathic remedies Lycopodium and Kali phos can help.

  • RESCUE® Remedy, is a unique blend of five Bach® Original Flower Remedies that combine to treat the emotional imbalances associated with daily stressful situations.

  • Reiki can be effective in helping you deal with stressful situations.

  • The Alexander Technique is great for dealing with responses in a healthier way.

  • Body balance work such as yoga and shiatsu can help your body and mind connect in a way that can help you de- stress and promote a healthy sense of wellbeing.

  • Aromatherapy can help relieve low mood. Try having and aromatherapy massage or try putting a few drops of Lavender, Geranium or Chamomile in your bath water. These oils are said to be effective.

  • Additional tips for dealing with low mood - for other effective tips and advice on dealing with low mood, please visit our Rescue® Remedy site.