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‘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 »
When you’re stressed out, sometimes you need to take a few minutes and calm down. Here are five simple relaxation techniques you can do just about anywhere. Find a Pressure Point.Using your thumb, apply pressure to the spot where your wrist and palm form a crease right in line with the base of the pinkie…. Read more »
The old adage, “what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger” may not be true if we’re talking about stress. Chronic stress wreaks havoc on our health. Just in case you’re in doubt, here’s a list of the most common side effects of chronic stress: Acne Addictions Anxiety Alzheimer’s Bone Loss Cancer (due to reduced immune… Read more »
Health experts say that stress can come with some pretty surprising symptoms—from forgetfulness to nausea to skin rashes. Here are some of the most common side effects of stress: Raises Stroke Risk – If you’re stressed, you may have a higher risk of stroke than your more mellow peers, according to an observational study published… Read more »
When we’re stressed, we eat. It’s the way it is. Our daily stress causes cortisol levels to rise. Cortisol leads to food cravings, especially for carbs and sweets. But unfortunately, the more of them we eat, the worse our mood gets. So, when you’re stressed, instead of reaching for so-called comfort foods, try these stress-relieving… Read more »
After a long day at the office, you are racing to the grocery store to buy the fixings for Thanksgiving dinner. Aunt Margaret and Uncle Joe just called to say they will take you up on your invitation after all (with just two days’ notice). You’re already running late, you’ve caught every red light and now, someone… Read more »
The way you’re feeling can actually have an affect on how you look. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, a variety of studies anecdotally link stress, depression and anxiety to an increase in skin, hair or nail problems, but proving the relationship between stress and inflammatory skin conditions, such as acne, psoriasis and rosacea… Read more »
Last month, German researchers confirmed what many people have suspected all along — that stress can lead to headaches. The study found that people who reported headaches had more stress compared to those who never reported headaches. Increasing stress resulted in more headaches of all types, but that effect was particularly pronounced in people with… Read more »
Introducing Team CalMax March Madness has begun and college basketball can’t have all the fun! So, here at Dr. Newton’s Naturals, we’re celebrating “March Gladness.” We created our own “bracket,” if you will, with four of our best sellers. Over the next three weeks employees from each team will use their chosen product daily and… Read more »
The World Health Organization estimates that by the year 2020 heart disease and depression will be the number one and number two leading causes of disability in developed countries. Stress is the undeniable link between depression and heart disease. Depression is the leading cause of disability with more than 350 million people globally affected. In… Read more »