Here are some excerpts from a few interesting articles. Feeling down? How about an electric pick-me-up for your brain? Electrical brain stimulation can improve the mood of healthy people as well as those suffering from depression, says study published in Frontiers in Psychology. (Prefrontal…
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7 ways to keep stress — and blood pressure — down
Source: Harvard Health Publications When it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure, one often-overlooked strategy is managing stress. If you often find yourself tense and on-edge, try these seven strategies to reduce stress. Get enough sleep. Inadequate or poor-quality…
Why and How does Acupuncture help to reduce stress
The acupuncturist inserts fine needles into certain identified acupuncture points on “meridians” which run throughout the body and correspond to certain organs. Meridians can be thought of as a highway of energy, or “qi” in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture works…
Hidden Signs of Stress and Anxiety
After reading many articles, we found this one written by Dr Amy Przeworski is very useful and completely agreed by us. We would like to share it here. To read the original article, please click here. With the hectic pace of life, sometimes…
Six relaxation techniques to reduce stress
Practicing even a few minutes per day can provide a reserve of inner calm. 1. Breath focus. In this simple, powerful technique, you take long, slow, deep breaths (also known as abdominal or belly breathing). As you breathe, you gently disengage…
