Health & Wellness: Can I prevent some of the harmful effects of Stress?
By award-winning author and stress-relief expert Susie Mantell
First, the obvious:
Each of us must assume responsibility for lifestyle choices, including: mindful nutrition, moderate (if any) use of caffeine and alcohol, deep restful sleep, healthy, meaningful relationships and regular, pleasurable recreation and exercise.
PRACTICE MINDFULNESS:
Refocusing in the present moment, we quiet the 'inner critic', and for a little while...just let go. A form of meditation called Guided Imagery offers powerful, affordable, drug-free mind/body relief through relaxation, visualization, mental rehearsal, and ongoing support, without any prior experience necessary. You just listen…and relax. Guided imagery audio tapes ( like, "Your Present: A Hlaf-Hour of Peace",) offer on-the-spot stress-busting anytime…anywhere.
Many also reach a meditative state in the rhythm of the ocean, focusing on the in-breath and out-breath, a "mantra" (soothing word/phrase), walking, practicing yoga, tai chi, even rocking a child. Virtually everyone will benefit from mindful release of stress, and activities that replenish a weary spirit.
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Award-winning stress-relief expert Susie Mantell ...is the author of the deeply soothing relaxation CD, "Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace,” clinically approved for symptoms associated with stress and sleeplessness, depression and grief, anxiety, P.T.S.D., Fibromyalgia, caregiver stress, cancer, pain, divorce and addiction recovery. Featured in The Los Angeles Times, NBC, ABC, CBS-TV, Town & Country, The American Pain Society, Hazelden and The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, listeners include The Mayo Clinic, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, The Betty Ford Center, V.A. Hospitals,and Canyon Ranch (#1 Spa.) Customizing stress-reduction for Fortune 500 companies, distinguished hospitals and spas, Mantell has facilitated thousands in relieving health-related, work-related, chronic or traumatic stress. Her multi-sensory, mind-body techniques appear in national media, medical and corporate publications. Susie Mantell's Stress-Relief & Wellness Tips are intended as an adjunct to, not a substitute for, professional health care. Order “Your Present: A Half-Hour of Peace” and find more of Mantell’s stress-relief tips at www.relaxintuit.com