This health tip is brought to you by courtesy of Suzanne Weeks. Suzanne is the newest member of our wellness team and we know that you’ll just love her gentle and effective healing touch technique. Join us in introducing her at our wellness seminar on February 9 at 10am to learn about the body’s energy system and how to use it to achieve increased vitality and better health. Demonstrations will be provided so Call the office at 858-558-0057 or visit our website to sign up today.
Up to 80% of why we visit the doctor is caused by stress. Stress causes 1400 biochemical reactions in the body. Large stressors, like job change or divorce are what we think of. But, low levels of stress over long periods add up to the same result; illness.
Finding ways to reduce stress and achieve deep relaxation are reasons to use Healing Touch. This therapeutic treatment complements your wellness program and helps restore balance to your body.
Connect Mind-Body Wellness into Your Health Plan
Assess your stress risk honestly. What are the intensity, frequency and duration of stress in your life? Remember that stress is not what happens to us but how we respond to what happens to us.
Find YOUR Methods to Reduce Stress
These could include:
- Taking a yoga, tai chi or meditation class
- Scheduling a healing touch, massage or other relaxation therapy
- Journaling
- Taking a nap
- Meditating by following your breath in and out, even for few minutes
- Venting your thoughts/feelings to a trusted friend
- Pampering yourself with a bath, walk in nature, or a good book
Schedule Your Stress
Don’t schedule visit with your in-laws the same week as an important work presentation.
Learn to Breathe
Breath as the body intended us to breathe - deep belly breaths that give the mind and body what it needs.