High stress brings about a number of problematic changes in the body. The increase in stress hormones and the well-known “fight or flight response”can create corrosive and inflammatory effects in the body over time. These effects have been associated with negative health effects. Learning to notice when the body … [Read more...]
Dr. Candace Pert: A personal tribute
"Most psychologists treat the mind as disembodied, a phenomenon with little or no connection to the physical body. Conversely, physicians treat the body with no regard for the mind or the emotions. But the body and mind are not separate, and we cannot treat one without the other." ~ Candace Pert Dr. Candace … [Read more...]
Stress Relief through Having a Heart
There’s an old expression that was commonly used when someone was chided for being distant or lacking feeling in their response – “Have a heart!” We talk about people as being “heartless” or “coldhearted” if they seem to be acting without connection, and are mean or cruel. As usual, our language holds deeper truths … [Read more...]
Stress Relief: Why positive thinking isn’t enough
You’ve heard it before – “Just think positive thoughts.” When there is a lot going on and stress is high, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. One common message is to be watchful of negative thinking, and to think positive thoughts instead to experience stress relief. This is a complicated message, and can cause … [Read more...]