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		<title>7 Stress Relief Tips: Learning to Manage your Emotions</title>
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Stress relief tips can be helpful in your everyday life
Stress can cause an emotional burnout if it is not managed
Emotional stress management can improve your life and health
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<li>Stress can cause an <strong><a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/emotional-burnout/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Emotional burnout">emotional burnout</a></strong> if it is not managed</li>
<li><a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/emotional-stress-management/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Emotional stress management">Emotional stress management</a></strong> can improve your life and health</li>
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<p>Stress can play a big part in your life, and it can have a big impact on your health and well being. Learning to manage and relieve stress can help you avoid emotional burnout, and help you stay fit, healthy, and relaxed. There are a number of <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/stress-relief/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress relief">stress relief</a> tips and methods that can help you when you feel stress building up, or if you just want to relax after a hard day.</p>
<p><strong>1. Learn To Accept What Can Not Be Changed</strong></p>
<p>In life, there will be things that you can change and then there will be things that you have absolutely no control over. For better emotional stress management, learn to recognize the things that can not be changed and accept them. If you do not, you will actually increase your stress levels by worrying about things that you can not affect.</p>
<p><strong>2. Write It Down</strong></p>
<p>Sometimes writing down your thoughts and feelings in a notebook or journal may be helpful if you experience high levels of stress or frustration. Writing these down may help you determine situations and circumstances which increase your stress levels. This is important to help you understand what you should avoid to keep your stress low and manageable.</p>
<p><strong>3. Take a Long Hot Bath</strong></p>
<p>If you feel like you are getting ready to experience emotional burnout, take a long hot soak. Using a jacuzzi or hot tub is especially beneficial. When stress builds your muscles can tense up and tighten. Soaking in hot water, with or without massaging jets, will relax your body and help relieve your stress.</p>
<p><strong>4. Take a Walk or Go For a Jog</strong></p>
<p>Many stress relief tips really point out the benefits of exercise. Aerobic exercise is very effective at lowering the levels of stress and harmful hormones that stress can cause in your system. Exercise releases relaxing and sedating chemicals in your brain and body, and this causes your stress and tension to dissipate, leaving you relaxed and feeling great.</p>
<p><strong>5. Close Your Eyes and Imagine a Pleasant Place</strong></p>
<p>If you are suffering from high amounts of stress, one technique that can help is to close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and imagine yourself in your favorite pleasant place. This may be a beach, the pool, a tropical vacation, or whatever else you can visualize that makes you happy. This method works better for some than it does for others, depending on the size and depth of your imagination.</p>
<p><strong>6. Seek Therapy or Counseling</strong></p>
<p>Emotional stress management may include therapy to learn how to deal with and control your emotions. If certain emotions cause your stress levels to climb, such as anger or frustration, then you may want to seek therapy to work on ways to control these emotions more effectively. Sometimes simply having someone to discuss concerns and worries with can relieve some stress and prevent emotional burnout.</p>
<p><strong>7. Do Not Overextend Yourself</strong></p>
<p>To learn how to relieve and lower your stress levels, you may need to learn how to say no and refuse at times. Too many times people are hesitant to say no even if it means not having time for other things, and this can increase stress levels. Learn to understand when your plate is already full, and do not hesitate to say no or refuse to help if it is not easily possible. Keeping your stress levels low is more important than being the person everyone relies on for help, and if helping out will increase your stress levels at all than you should say no without a twinge of guilt or regret.</p>
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		<title>10 Most Efficient Stress Relaxation Techniques</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Using relaxing music or writing down your feelings is a good way to deal with stress from throughout the day
Combing visualization with deep breathing or yoga can be a good way to combat stress and tension
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<li>Using relaxing music or writing down your feelings is a good way to deal with stress from throughout the day</li>
<li>Combing visualization with deep breathing or yoga can be a good way to combat stress and tension</li>
<li>Tensing and relaxing the muscles progressively can be a nice way to eliminate some of the tension of the day</li>
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<p>One of the most dangerous health problems most Americans face is stress. Stress-related illnesses cause more lost days from work and reduce overall productivity, as well as quality of life for millions of people. Understanding various <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/stress-relaxation-techniques/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress relaxation techniques">stress relaxation techniques</a> is important for fighting these statistics. Here are some of the best methods.</p>
<p><strong>10. Soothing Music</strong></p>
<p>Music can provide you with peace of mind but only if you choose the right type of music. Leave rap, rock, and heavy bass rhythms out of it. Instead find something with a more soothing sound. Instrumental music works well. Listening as you drift off to sleep is a good idea.</p>
<p><strong>9. Writing</strong></p>
<p>Stress can occur when we don’t release our feelings. Writing down these feelings in a diary or journal can give you a useful way to get them out in the open safely and without dealing with confrontations.</p>
<p><strong>8. Autogenic Relaxation</strong></p>
<p>This type of relaxation combines imagining a relaxing image or place, such as field of flowers, while also doing a type of physical relaxation, such as controlled breathing or progressive muscle relaxation. Many of the techniques further down the list work well when combined with the imagery.</p>
<p><strong>7. Massage Therapy</strong></p>
<p>Massage involves the physical manipulation of the muscles or the body’s pressure points for the purpose of relieving stress. Remember that stress causes our muscles to tense up which causes pain and discomfort throughout our bodies. By relaxing those muscles through this manipulation, your body and your mind is able to relax.</p>
<p><strong>6. Tai Chi</strong></p>
<p>Tai Chi is one of the most active relaxation methods because it involves a series of slow but flexible movements with your body. Often people perform these movements in a group with everyone moving their legs or arms in slow, simultaneous motion. The control helps loosen muscles but the process also relaxes the mind.</p>
<p><strong>5. Yoga</strong></p>
<p>Yoga has been one of the best known and most commonly practiced stress-relief techniques for centuries. Because its popularity is returning in the United States, you can find books and videos to help you learn yoga techniques that are appropriate for your fitness level.</p>
<p><strong>4. Guided Imagery</strong></p>
<p>This technique involves vivid visualization. You picture some place that is very relaxing to you. And focus your entire mind on the details of that image, including all of the sensory details, such as the feel of the breeze against your skin or the smell of the blooming flowers. The more vivid the image the more relaxing the technique will be.</p>
<p><strong>3. Mindfulness Meditation</strong></p>
<p>Instead of allowing your mind to wander into all of the worries and stressors affecting you, try to focus completely on something you are doing at this moment. For example, if you are walking, focus on each step you take. If you are typing, focus completely on the movement of your fingers on the keys. This is a great method of <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/meditation-for-stress/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with meditation for stress">meditation for stress</a>.</p>
<p><strong>2. Deep Breathing</strong></p>
<p>One of the best anxiety relaxation techniques is deep breathing. When you can control your breathing, you can control all of the symptoms associated with anxiety, such as a racing heartbeat. You breathe in through your nose, hold the air in for a few moments then slowly exhale through your mouth. Combined with visualization this can be a powerful source of relaxation.</p>
<p><strong>1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation</strong></p>
<p>This technique involves the tensing and relaxing of the muscles in a focused and controlled way. For example, you would lie down on the bed, close your eyes, and begin by tensing up your feet, holding the tension for about ten seconds then releasing the tension. Gradually, you work up through the rest of your body doing the same thing.</p>
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		<title>10 Most Unusual Stress Relaxation Techniques</title>
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Reduce stress through visualizations involving oak trees and the color blue
Massage your scalp with your fingertips and your ego with daily affirmations to provide some stress relief
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<li>Other <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/stress-relaxation-techniques/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress relaxation techniques">stress relaxation techniques</a> include cuddling, laughing, and managing your time more efficiently</li>
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Most of us have experienced periods of stress in our lives more frequently than we would have liked. And we’ve all heard some of those common stress relaxation techniques, such as taking a walk or doing deep breathing exercises. But if you’re looking for a different method of stress relief, try the ideas below.</p>
<p>10. Oak Tree Meditation</p>
<p>When people feel overwhelmed by everything going on around them, they might not feel strong enough to get through it and that causes a lot of stress. Instead, close your eyes and imagine that you are an oak tree. Picture your skin as the hard trunk and imagine the feeling of things sliding off of your bark without doing any damage. Each time you feel overwhelmed, picture yourself as that tree.</p>
<p>9. Color Visualization</p>
<p>An interesting method of stress relief involves closing your eyes and breathing deeply. Now picture that you are floating in the air above a huge pool of the color blue (known for its relaxation properties). Take a deep breath and inhale some of that color into your body. Each time you inhale, feel more relaxed and more in tune with the color.</p>
<p>8. Scalp Massage</p>
<p>You know that massage is one of the best stress relaxation techniques. But you may not have thought about scalp massage. To do this, place your thumbs on your head behind your ears and use the rest of your palms to move your scalp around. This can be a great way to unwind while you’re in traffic.</p>
<p>7. Healthy Eating</p>
<p>Change your eating habits. Eating healthier gives your body and mind the stamina needed to deal with stress. If you start eating too much because of stress, you could end up in a vicious circle of overeating, feeling stressed about ruining your diet, and eating more to make those feelings go away.</p>
<p>6. Positive Affirmations</p>
<p>Give yourself a few words of encouragement every day. When you get stuck saying only negative things to yourself, you’re going to feel negative and that contributes to your stress. By reminding yourself that you are talented, hard working, and smart, you’ll be more capable to handle the hard times without feeling overwhelmed.</p>
<p>5. Self Hypnosis</p>
<p>You can spend 20 to 30 minutes per day working on self hypnosis to help you improve your stress levels. Use suggestions such as “I can feel my stress melting away” or “I can confidently handle any problem that comes my way.” These suggestions will make a big impact on how you deal with stress daily.</p>
<p>4. Intimacy</p>
<p>Research has shown that something as simple as cuddling with your spouse or significant other for 30 minutes on the couch or before going to bed can lower blood pressure and decrease stress. Other types of intimacy, including kissing and sex, can have similar effects on the stress relief body.</p>
<p>3. Mindful Eating</p>
<p>You may have heard of mindful meditation in which you focus your mind on what is going on at any specific moment. Mindful eating is a part of that process except you use it while you are eating. Pay attention to eat bite and slowly focus on enjoying each one. This will help you unwind by taking your mind off of other concerns.</p>
<p>2. Laughter</p>
<p>Laughing and feeling overwhelmed by stress are not compatible. Next time you feel stressed watch your favorite comedy on television or your favorite movie that makes you laugh. Read some funny comics or jokes on the Internet when you feel stressed at work. And remember that life is not something you want to take too seriously.</p>
<p>1. Time Management</p>
<p>One of the main reasons people feel stressed is because they have poor time management skills. Work on changing that by setting daily reachable goals, maintaining a calendar so nothing creeps up on you at the last minute, and learning how to say no. These simple steps will make you feel less stressed and will make you more productive.</p>
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Stress relief tips can help you cope with both physical and emotional stress
Emotional stress management can help you stay stable and balanced
Emotional burnout can result if you let stress build too much
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<li><a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/emotional-burnout/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Emotional burnout">Emotional burnout</a> can result if you let stress build too much</li>
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Emotional stress management is an important factor of your life, and a key to your personal stability. <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/stress-relief/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress relief">Stress relief</a> tips can help you keep your stress levels low, which will protect you from emotional burnout, and help you stay fit and healthy with much less stress. Stress can also be a cause or contributor to disease and illness. High stress levels can cause your immune system to weaken and become inefficient, which can cause you to be at higher risks for illness or diseases. Stress can cause your body to release stress hormones like cortisol, which may have a long term detrimental effect on your body.</p>
<p>Stress relief tips can be a big help if you have high levels of emotional stress. Exercise is an excellent way to relieve your emotional stress, and help you get and stay fit at the same time. Exercise will help your brain release chemicals that help you feel calm and relaxed. If your body and mind are in top physical fitness, stress is much easier to manage and eliminate. Exercise will also get you away from the situation causing the stress. Go for a run or a brisk walk, or swim some laps in a pool. This will help relieve your stress and make you feel much better and more in control of your emotions.</p>
<p>Meditation is another emotional stress management technique that can really make a difference in your emotional stability and your life. Relaxation therapy and biofeedback can also help you relieve emotional stress, by teaching you ways to deal with your stress so it does not build up. All three of these methods can be useful in helping you deal with emotional stress, and managing your feelings and emotions. Progressive muscle relaxation can also have an emotionally calming effect, eliminating much of this stress and preventing you from suffering emotional burnout.</p>
<p>Yoga is a terrific way to relax and get rid of stress, both physical and emotional. This method has been used for more than five thousand years, and is still widely practiced in many countries of the world. This method helps to restore the balance of your body and mind. Yoga comes in many forms, and these exercises are derived from ancient India. Yoga restores mental and physical balance and stability, and leaves you feeling relaxed and stress free. You will also see other benefits with yoga, such as more flexibility and a higher tolerance for stress without experiencing emotional problems. Yoga does not have any special requirements, and almost anyone can learn these exercises.  </p>
<p><img src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/stress-relief-tips-2.jpg" alt="Stress Relief Tips" title="Stress Relief Tips" width="240" height="240" />Good organizational skills and time management can also play a big part in your emotional stress and stability. By organizing your home and workspace you will create a place for everything. This can eliminate stress which comes from losing important items and not being able to locate what you need right now. Managing your time efficiently and effectively means also making sure you have time for yourself as well, to relax and rest. In the hectic pace today it is easy to forget to take care of your own needs, because you may be so busy working, taking care of a family, going to school, and doing other important things that you neglect yourself. Take an hour each day just for you. Soak in a bubble bath with scented candles burning, or curl up with a good book and just relax. Using an hour each day for something you enjoy will help you unwind, and ensure that your emotional stress does not build up to the critical point. All of these stress relief tips can help you prevent and lower your emotional stress, so you stay emotionally stable and physically healthy.</p>
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<li>Stress can lead so <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/mental-health/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with mental health">mental health</a> issues</li>
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Stress is a part of all of our lives, whether you consider yourself to be very laid back or whether you are highly strung.  Stress need not always be a negative aspect of your life: it can make you react positively in certain situations.  Excitement, competition and exertion are all forms of stress that can play a positive role in your life.  However, stress is better known for having a negative impact.  A feeling that you cannot cope with the various and complex aspects of everyday life can become overwhelming, and for some can lead to significant <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/connection-between-circulatory-system-and-mental-health/">mental health</a> issues. Here are 5 simple <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/stress-relief/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with stress relief">stress relief</a> techniques to help avoid the effects of stress:</p>
<p>#1.  Learn How And When To Say “No”</p>
<p>Everyone has responsibility in their lives, whether it is for family, work, property or simply getting food to eat every day.  A life that is more complex seldom solves any problems with stress. Therefore, choose the things you accept responsibility for carefully, both in your professional and personal life.  If you accept extra responsibilities you have the double stress impact of having to honor that responsibility while having less time for you/your family.  Everyone likes to be helpful, but be realistic and honest about your limitations and capacity, and let some commitments go.  Don’t be afraid to delegate tasks and remember to preserve valuable time for yourself and your family.</p>
<p>#2.  Exercise Regularly</p>
<p>We all know that exercise promotes physical health, but it can also have an extremely positive effect on mental health.  If you have stress in your life, exercise is an excellent stress reliever.  Exercise can help put stress factors into perspective, while releasing endorphins into your body, which will help give you a sense of well being and a more positive outlook.  Regular exercise will also help you feel better about yourself and your overall health.  And exercise need not be in a gym or on a soccer pitch.  A regular 30 minute brisk walk at lunch time will bring you the positive effects of exercise and will help improve your cardiovascular fitness and will <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/how-to-burn-fat-fast/">burn fat</a>.</p>
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#3.  Healthy Diet</p>
<p>Similarly, what you eat can have a positive or negative effect on how stressed you can feel.  A poor diet can cause you to put on weight and can also effect factors such as cholesterol and blood pressure, which can leave you feeling physically tired and less able to cope with the demands of everyday life.  Foods that are highly processed, such as <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/fast-food-and-obesity-epidemic/">fast food</a>, tend to be rich in salt and sugar, and tend to cause a blood sugar spike.  The effect of such a spike can make you feel energised for a short period, after which you tend to crash into feeling very tired.  Choose natural, unprocessed foods that will provide you with a consistent supply of energy throughout the day. Whole grain foods and fresh <a href="http://www.bionomicfuel.com/fossil-fuels-reserves-will-not-last-long/">fruit and vegetables</a> are usually good choices.  Avoid processed fast foods, and avoid relying on foods that are heavy in stimulants such as caffeine.</p>
<p>#4.  Talk About Your Troubles</p>
<p>One factor that can greatly increase the effect of stressful factors in our lives is the feeling that we are alone to deal with whatever troubles us.  Stress can be reduced by discussing your problems with a friend or family member, or by joining some form of support network or group.  People often say that “a problem shared is a problem halved” because merely having someone who is prepared to listen will allow you to lay out your problem logically, helping to find a solution, rather than going over the same problem time and again in your head.  Also, the perspective of another person can often be valuable in dealing with a problem or source of stress.</p>
<p>#5.  Take A Vacation</p>
<p>Finally, take a day off!  Some time away can give you some valuable time to evaluate your life and approach your problems from a position where you can look at your life without having to deal with everyday issues.  Also, lack of rest can be a stress multiplier.  A holiday will leave you feeling rested and refreshed, and better placed to deal with whatever stress factors you have in your life.</p>
<p>Stress is a part of all of our lives, but by taking some simple steps, you can help to avoid its worst effects.  Take a structured approach to your problems and to your overall health and well being, and you will be better able to deal with stress in a positive way.</p>
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		<title>Understanding the Negative Side Effects of Stress</title>
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Some physical side effects of stress include:
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-weight gain
-irritable bowel syndrom
-sleeping problems
Stress also negatively affects mental health
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<li>Some physical side effects of stress include:<br />
-<a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/migraine/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with migraine">migraine</a><br />
-<a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/weight-gain/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with weight gain">weight gain</a><br />
-irritable bowel syndrom<br />
-<a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/sleeping-problems/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with sleeping problems">sleeping problems</a></li>
<li>Stress also negatively affects <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/mental-health/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with mental health">mental health</a></li>
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Most of us feel stressed at some point in our lives. Maybe it&#8217;s due to facing a deadline at work or studying for a test in school. Maybe the stress of  juggling family, work, and all other responsibilities are making you feel overwhelmed. If you don’t know how to deal with those feelings appropriately and you continue feeling stressed day after day, you’re going to begin experiencing some negative side effects.  These can have an impact on your physical and emotional well being.</p>
<p>Physical Side Effects of Stress</p>
<p>Some of the most obvious effects of stress are manifested in physical symptoms. You probably have already realized that when you feel stressed your whole body reacts. Your neck and back muscles may tighten. You may suffer from headaches, feel sick to your stomach, have heartburn, skin breakouts, or even get cold or sweaty hands and feet. Besides these problems, you may also experience other types of physical discomfort.  For example, stress can lead to constipation, dizziness, chest pain, and fatigue. With chronic stress, those physical feelings are only part of the damage that could be done to your body.</p>
<p>Stress, if left untreated, can exacerbate other more serious health problems, such as <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/high-blood-pressure/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with High Blood Pressure">high blood pressure</a> and diabetes. You may develop migraines, <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/all-you-need-to-know-about-inflammatory-bowel-diseases/">irritable bowel syndrome</a>, ulcers, and heat disease. Stress can also interfere with your ability to get pregnant, may cause you to <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/causes-of-rapid-weight-gain/">gain weight</a> or have difficulty losing weight. When you are stressed, your immune system may not work as well and that means you may be more susceptible to illnesses and infections.</p>
<p>Emotional &amp; Mental Side Effects of Stress</p>
<p>While you may complain about the physical problems resulting from ongoing stress, they are certainly not the only effects you’re likely to experience. For example, stress can contribute to many emotional and mental side effects. Mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder and depression – both acute and chronic – can be worsened by ongoing feelings of stress. Anxiety and nervousness are also heightened by stress factors. You will also notice that stress can interfere with your mind’s ability to work. When you are worried and tense, you may find it harder to remember things. Your thoughts may be racing, you may not be able to focus, you may find it difficult to learn new information, and have problems communicating.  It is not uncommon that the effects begin to have a snowball effect leading to more serious problems that can swing out of control.</p>
<p>One of the most common side effects of stress is sleeplessness. According to the American Psychological Association, more than one-third of people actually have problems sleeping at night because of stress. When people are experiencing these levels of stress, they can also lead to panic attacks, mood swings, hostility, and suicidal thoughts.  These symptoms are signs that a person may want to seek professional help in dealing with their stress environment and reactions.</p>
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Stress is also a major contributing factor to most addictions. Consequently, many people attempt to medicate themselves with drugs, alcohol, food, shopping, gambling, or sex. While these methods may offer  immediate relief, they only offer a temporary reprieve. Quick methods are not going to have any long-term benefits and will actually only make our stress problems worse.</p>
<p>If you are experiencing any of the warning signs or symptoms of stress, or if you see any symptomatic, stress related concerns involving your friends or family members, it is important to consult a doctor for a full evaluation.  A mental health professional can help you or others determine the best possible ways to help anyone deal with stressful situations and environments.</p>
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		<title>The Connection Between Stress and Obesity</title>
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Obesity can be linked to many serious issues including high blood pressure and heart disease. It may be caused by stress
Cortisol increases appetite, leading to weight gain, when stress levels rise. Also, according to a study, stress causes a consumption of a diet high in fat
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<li><a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/obesity/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with obesity">Obesity</a> can be linked to many serious issues including <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/high-blood-pressure/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with High Blood Pressure">high blood pressure</a> and heart disease. It may be caused by stress</li>
<li>Cortisol increases appetite, leading to <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/weight-gain/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with weight gain">weight gain</a>, when stress levels rise. Also, according to a study, stress causes a consumption of a <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/tag/diet-high-in-fat/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with diet high in fat">diet high in fat</a></li>
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<p>News about the pervasiveness of obesity has reached the United States and beyond. Unfortunately, obesity can be linked to other serious diseases including diabetes, heart disease and <a href="http://www.bionomicfuel.com/fossil-fuels-reserves-will-not-last-long/">high blood pressure</a>. Plus, obesity can reduce the quality of life for people by decreasing their mobility, increasing their aches and pains (because the extra weight puts too much pressure on their joints), and more. This is all somewhat common knowledge.</p>
<p>However, what many of us don’t know is that obesity may, in part, be caused by chronic stress and modern problems.</p>
<p>The Cortisol Link</p>
<p>One of the most discussed topics in the investigation of the link between stress and obesity is cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that is responsible for regulating your energy. The hormone accesses your supply of fat and makes use of your storehouse to help you keep going. Test results show that more cortisol is released into your body as stress levels rise. This, in turn,  increases the appetite and cravings for sugars/fats that inevitably lead to <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/causes-of-rapid-weight-gain/">weight gain</a>.</p>
<p>Fat Cells &amp; Stress</p>
<p>More recent research has found another connection between obesity and stress. A molecule in the body known an NPY is now known to unlock fat cells in the body. These cells will then increase both in number and size which can lead to obesity. Researchers conducted their studies with rats and discovered that stressed rats that consumed a <a href="http://www.nutralegacy.com/blog/general-healthcare/high-fat-diets-pros-and-cons/">diet high in fat</a> and sugar ended up gaining more weight than those on the same diet that were not stressed.. The difference was in the amount of NPY found in their bodies. In fact, researchers found that when the molecule was blocked, the amount of developing body fat dropped 40 percent.</p>
<p><img class="imleft" title="Excessive Weight Gain" src="/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/stress-and-obesity2.jpg" alt="Excessive Weight Gain" />This study strongly suggests that stress not only makes us want to eat those high-fat and high-sugar foods but that when we do, they are converted into fat at a much higher rate.</p>
<p>The Problems of Excessive Weight Gain</p>
<p>The rate of obesity has skyrocketed in recent years possibly because of an increased amount of stress in the average person’s daily life. With all of that extra weight, people are at an increased risk of developing a number of serious illnesses. The medical community identified more than two dozen diseases that can be caused by or associated with obesity including diabetes and high blood pressure. If possible, make an effort to eat healthy and reduce stress on a daily basis.</p>
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