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Stress can come at you in many forms—both physical and mental. Our bodies respond to both types by increasing the use of and need for magnesium and calcium to manage the stress. If you’re like most people, when you’re exposed to stress, you become irritable, easily fatigued and lose concentration. Your blood pressure may increase… Read more »
Winter is here. The once beautiful fall colors are quickly fading and unless the sun is shining brightly, everything appears to have a gray hue. It’s no wonder that your mood has darkened with the days. It is estimated that half a million Americans are negatively affected by this changing season. They feel depressed, irritable… Read more »
Does the holiday season stress you out? The anticipation of spending time with relatives, the financial strain and the craziness that comes with it all. You need to relax, but it seems almost impossible. Let’s talk about the calming effect of calcium and magnesium. Calcium is an essential nutrient for maintaining total body health. It’s necessary not just… Read more »
After the carefree days of summer, autumn’s arrival can feel like an abrupt return to reality, driving up stress levels. But getting back into the school-year mind frame doesn’t have to wreak havoc on your nerves. Here are six tips to help you start the fall season right and battle end of summer stress: Hit… Read more »
Stress is a feeling people get when they are overloaded and struggling to cope with demands. These demands can be related to finances, work, relationships, and other situations, but anything that poses a real or perceived challenge or threat to a person’s well being can cause stress. It can be hard to cope with the… Read more »
A little bit of stress can actually be good for you. In small doses, it can help motivate you to succeed and perform under pressure. However, that chronic feeling of being overwhelmed can have some serious health implications. Here are three things you need to know about stress. Stress is Common– Everyone feels stressed now and… Read more »
Holiday shopping, increased food preparation, frequent visitors, and managing finances can all lead to increased stress. November and December seem to be the time of year that everyone throws their exercise routines to the wind. The catch is that exercise can actually make the holidays merrier by relieving some holiday stress. Exercise promotes the release… Read more »
‘Tis the season for feeling stressed. There is so much to get done, and not nearly enough time. But if you don’t get that stress under control, you’re going to deplete your supply of B vitamins. B vitamins help with stress by working with brain chemistry and balancing neurotransmitters, helping to achieve balance over stress…. Read more »
The holiday season is in full swing. If you’re scurrying around doing last minute shopping and feeling slightly stressed, there’s good news. It truly is better to give than to receive. Recent research suggests several ways in which giving (of both time and gifts) benefits our hearts, minds and bodies to reduce stress. So spread… Read more »
Ever wonder why you’re more likely to crave junk food after a poor night’s sleep? A recent study has found that skipping just one night of sleep leads to a shift in brain activity that increases the desire to consume more fat the following day. Researchers say the study offers more insight into the relationship… Read more »