Stress Less
We all lead busy lives that can be very stressful , but stress can be a positive thing if managed correctly. Compare stress to a muscle when you work out in the gym, you work the muscle hard and it aches a bit after your work out but the benefit is that it get stronger. However if continued to work the muscle at that intensity without resting it you would damage the muscle. So stress can help us grow stronger and achieve the things we want in life as long as we can take periods of rest in between period of exertion.
Reiki Reflexology and Indian Head Massageall provide time for deep relaxation (resting the muscle).
Types of Stress
Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain. However, not all types of stress are harmful or even negative. There are a few different types of stress that we encounter:
Eustress, a type of stress that is fun and exciting, and keeps us vital (e.g. skiing down a slope or racing to meet a deadline
Acute Stress, a very short-term type of stress that can either be positive (eustress) or more distressing (what we normally think of when we think of ‘stress') ; this is the type of stress we most often encounter in day-to-day life (e.g. skiing down said slope or dealing with road rage)
Episodic Acute Stress, where acute stress seems to run rampant and be a way of life, creating a life of relative chaos (e.g. the type of stress that coined the terms ‘drama queen’ and ‘absent-minded professor’)
Chronic Stress, the type of stress that seems never-ending and inescapable, like the stress of a bad marriage or an extremely taxing job (this type of stress can lead to burnout)
The Fight or Flight Response
Stress can trigger the body’s response to perceived threat or danger, the Fight-or-Flight response. During this reaction, certain hormones like adrenalin and cortisol are released, speeding the heart rate, slowing digestion, shunting blood flow to major muscle groups, and changing various other autonomic nervous functions, giving the body a burst of energy and strength. Originally named for its ability to enable us to physically fight or run away when faced with danger, it’s now activated in situations where neither response is appropriate, like in traffic or during a stressful day at work. When the perceived threat is gone, systems are designed to return to normal function via the relaxation response, but in our times of chronic stress, this often doesn’t happen enough, causing damage to the body.
Stress and Health:
When faced with chronic stress and an over activated autonomic nervous system, people begin to see physical symptoms. The first symptoms are relatively mild, like chronic headaches and increased susceptibility to colds. With more exposure to chronic stress, however, more serious health problems may develop. These stress-influenced conditions include, but are not limited to:
· Insomnia
· Backache
· Skin complaints ( eczema)
· Digestive disorders
· depression
· diabetes
· hair loss
· heart disease
· hyperthyroidism
· obesity
· obsessive-compulsive or anxiety disorder
· sexual dysfunction
· tooth and gum disease
· ulcers
In fact, most it’s been estimated that as many as 90% of doctor’s visits are for symptoms caused bt stress.
What You Can Do ?
To keep stress, especially chronic stress, from damaging your health, it’s important to be sure that your body does not experience excessive states of this physiological arousal. There are three important steps to managing your stress levels:
1) Invest in your health by booking some deep relaxation sessions Reflexology. Indian Head Massage and Reiki will all leave you in deeply relaxed state. Once your body has been put back in balance you can look at ways of managing your own stress in you day to day life.
2) Certain techniques can activate your body’s relaxation response, putting your body in a calm state. These techniques, including meditation, oga, deep breathing exercises, journaling and positive imagery, these can be learned easily and practiced when you’re under stress, helping you feel better relatively quickly.
3) Prevent Excess Stress: Some acute stress is unavoidable, but much of the episodic acute stress and acute stress that damages our health can be avoided or minimized with the use of organization techniques, time management, and other healthy lifestyle and realtionship choices. Do a stress audit on these areas of your life to see where you can minimize stress.
Seeking Help
Many people perceive especially when stressed that they are somehow “ failing to manage” because they are feeling stressed. Stress does not mean you are failing at anything just that you need to get your body back into balance so you can take control of your life again.
All I can say about the treatments I offers is they really do help and you will be amazed at how different you feel even after one session. My aim is to help you fell better so that you can take control of your life again.
Whatever your situation, stress need not damage your health. If you handle your stress now, you can quickly be on the road to feeling better and Reflexology, Reiki and Indian Head massage all help you can chose what is good for you,
Call me now on 01342 300615 or 07802713492 for a FREE consultation and take control of your life today.
I offer Reflexology Reiki and Indian Head Massage to clients in East Grinstead, Dormansland, Lingfield, Forest Row, Hartfield, Horley, Felbridge and surrounding areas other treatments include Reflexology Foot Massage, Reflexology Hand Massage, Reiki Massage Aromatherapy Facials using Neals Yard Organic Skin Care products and Raw Food Training.
