Ann Hobbs Therapy

Stress

Stress is an unavoidable part of modern living; how an individual copes is what makes the difference. At least 70% of ailments are stress related. Many common modern aliments such as headaches, migraine, depression, menstrual problems, arthritis and constipation, psosaris and IBS are in fact symptoms of stress and anxiety, if you reduce your level of stress and anxiety many of these aliments will disappear.

The negative effects of emotions, stress and lifestyle can cause imbalance in the body. If one part of the body is not functioning efficiently, the whole body suffers. The individual may complain of aches and pains, tiredness and feeling generally run down due to these negative effects. Long term stress can cause digestive disorders, high blood pressure, possible heart problems and lower immunity increasing the risk of catching colds and infections.

Symptoms of stress can be very debilitating and affect all arrears of your life.

The good news is there are positive steps that you can take to deal with and manage stress at home and at work. According to MIND, making time for yourself mentally and emotionally is important so you can focus on relaxing your mind and recharging.

“When we don’t handle stress, the body’s defences breakdown and we come more susceptible to illness”

The Mental Health Foundation have done research into holistic treatments and have found that:-

Massage has been shown to reduce levels of anxiety, stress and depression.
Reflexology has been shown to aid relaxation, relieve stress and restore energy.
Aromatherapy has been shown to be effective in reducing stress, tension and anxiety.

Advice to stress suffers:-

Do no dwell on past negative events. Free yourself to enjoy what is happening now.
Learn to be positive about the future.
Become more assertive, learn to say NO.
Become more organised and set regular, attainable goals. Tick them off as you achieve them.
Writing things down often helps to clear anxieties and fears from the mind
Take up a hobby or some sort of activity such as yoga or Tai Chi.
Do not be afraid to ask for help.
A healthy well-balanced diet is very important and sufferers should aim to eat a diet high in fruit and vegetables, wholegrain breads and cereals and low in suffer and caffeine to help give them a greater ability to cope with stress.
Regular exercise such as walking, yoga and swimming should be recommended. Exercise is a natural way to increase the release of endorphins.
By reducing stress through complementary therapies, the body is able to readapt to its natural balanced state with many positive benefits.