The Consequences of Stress
One of the pioneers of stress research, Dr. Hans Selye wrote that " ... stress is essentially reflected by the rate of all the wear and tear caused by life." His research convinced him that the body has only a finite reserve of adaptation energy to apply to the stressors of life.... More...
Dealing With Emotional Stress
Copyright 2005 Trevor DumbletonOne very difficult form of stress to cope with and manage is emotional stress. After all, it is often self-created, it can come out of nowhere and the stress caused by it only heightens the emotions felt. Thus, as the emotional stress increases, the emotions... More...
Understanding Your Stress Levels
Copyright 2005 Trevor DumbletonIn order to understand stress better, it is a good idea to understand that there are different stress levels. These levels vary in the form of stress they take and they can often provide an indication of how to treat the stress. Furthermore, there are tests... More...
Eight Amazing Benefits of Teaching Yoga
Every challenging occupation yields some sort of satisfaction, but the fitness professionals industry had an amazing 85% job satisfaction rate according to an Idea Health & Fitness survey. Job Satisfaction In the same survey, 98% of those interviewed felt that "My work... More...
Burn calories and enhance body sculpting results with challenging workouts on an incline treadmill
Incline treadmill is suitable for wide range of therapies and workouts. Incline treadmill provides a more challenging way to increase the workload in terms of distance without going faster. Incline treadmill simulates an uphill climb, while the electronics can be programmed to create... More...
Ways to Prevent Sinus Infections
“Prevention is better than cure”, goes one of the famous clichés in medical society. This cliché has been proven a thousand times over from the very first physicians in history. Indeed, since you know your body well, if you begin to feel different and unlike your usual... More...
Don't Count On A Bird Flu Vaccine, Count On A Nanomask
You've no doubt seen the news reports about Bird Flu, a deadly airborne virus. And you no doubt feel at risk and vulnerable. A Bird Flu vaccine is months and months away from production, and production will be a problem since health officials believe it will take at least 1 year to... More...
Teenage Stress
Copyright 2005 Trevor DumbletonIt has often been said that the teenage years are the "best years of your life". However, anyone who says that does not remember what it is like being a teenager. Between school, life, parents, friends, and the fact that all of them want all of your time,... More...
How To Cut Down On College Stress
Copyright 2005 Trevor DumbletonProbably the least appreciated form of stress is college stress. This is mostly due to the fact that adults simply see a lot of college students sitting on their rear ends playing video games and drinking, instead of seeing students who are under pressure to... More...
MORE CARE HAIR MYTHS - THE TRUTH AND THE LIES
We all have a favourite myth about hair care – some of them are as old as the hills! In this second in a series of 3 articles, we examine some of the most widely known myths - and seek out the reality… 1. Dry hair is damaged by too-frequent washing FALSE: Hair is more... More...
Manage Depression in 5 Easy to Follow Steps
Being lonely or sad can be a normal part of our lives from time to time. We get sad when we fail our exams, when we're rejected by the person we love, or when someone very close to us dies. Depression, however, can be much more... More...
Saunas – The Best Way To Get Away Toxins
Thousands of years ago there were saunas too. The purpose of a sauna is to give relaxation and cleanse the body from unhealthy elements. Modern technology brought about improved and enjoyable saunas. In most famous world hotels saunas are heated by electricity or infrared, but Finnish like... More...
7 Ideas for the perfect elliptical workout
Your new elliptical training machine is waiting for you in your exercise room, and you're ready to begin. Your workout should be a fun and relaxing part of your day: beneficial for your body and your mind. But, if you find working out to be uncomfortable or bothersome, you're less likely to... More...
Misuse of Common Household Cleaners Can Make You Sick
(ARA) Is danger lurking under your kitchen cabinets? Chances are good the answer is yes. The typical American home contains many toxic, flammable, corrosive or chemically reactive household products that when stored or used incorrectly can cause serious injury or even death. “You... More...
Andropause and Hair Loss
Andropause and hair loss often go hand in hand. Imagine clumps of hair falling off your head, or observing strands of once healthy hair collecting in the shower drain. Maybe you run your hand through your hair and feel it thinning. It can feel daunting and quite scary. Typically, hair loss... More...