Natural Stress Relief Primer

Stress is a huge health concern and is the main topic of many books, programs and websites.

Stress and health are closely related. Experts estimate that at least 80 percent of doctor visits are stress related. Up to 95% of illness has stress as a contributing cause. You almost always have to address stress issues if you are using a holistic approach to healing and staying well.

The Natural Stress Relief Primer is divided into two main sections.

Section One explores what stress is and how it affects your mind and body. Your awareness of this relationship will help you stay motivated to reduce stress. You will have a greater understanding of how and why holistic stress remedies help.

Section Two explains natural stress and anxiety relief techniques. This section explains how to reduce stress in the long-and-short term. Implementing natural stress relief techniques and holistic stress remedies to support your mind and body will go a long way to protect you from the damaging effects of chronic stress.

Table of Contents

Section One - Stress and Health

What are the Main Causes of Stress? - Mental and physical stress factors that affect your health and well-being.

Holistic Stress Management - A broad holistic view of mental, physical and spiritual stresses and links to natural stress and anxiety relief strategies.

Stress and Health - Discover the relationship between stress and your mental and physical health and well-being.

The Stress Response - How the stress response is initiated and what happens in the body as a result.

Physical Symptoms of Stress - read about the obvious physical and mental symptoms you may notice during periods of stress, as well as the more harmful and long-term effects you cannot notice.

Effects of High Cortisol Levels - reveals the problems caused by prolonged high levels of cortisol on your health and well-being due to chronic stress.

Telomeres and Aging - explains how stress accelerates the aging process of our cells and a simple technique you can use for natural stress relief. View a short video of Drs. Oz and Roizen describing the effect of stress on our cells.

Stress Related Illnesses - Physical and mental conditions that can manifest or worsen from chronic stress.

Stress and Heart Disease - Explore the relationship between stress and heart disease, high blood pressure and chest pains.

Section Two - Natural Stress Relief Strategies

You will learn how to deal with stress in a variety of ways. The practices in this section will help you protect yourself from the damaging effects of stress, support yourself during stressful times and, most importantly, to reduce, eliminate or neutralize dis-stress quickly.

Some of these natural stress relief practices are best used every day, even several times a day. Others can be used "as needed". As you read and watch the videos you'll find that you naturally resonate with some of the remedies and techniques, and not with others. This may even change from time to time. That's fine.

The important thing is to start learning, practicing and using the practices now. Then, when you need them, you have beneficial habits established. They'll become a natural part of your daily life.

Part One is an overview of different ways to prevent dis-stress, how to support your body in the midst of stress and how to help yourself bounce back after stressful times.

You will learn:

How to Deal with Stress - Discover the three prongs of a comprehensive natural stress relief plan and the benefits of each.

Continue to Ways to Deal with Stress to learn what kind of inner work gets rid of stressful emotional garbage while making you more resilient in challenging situations.

Ways to Manage Stress and Protect Your Health - Help your mind and body become more resilient and resistant to the effects of extreme and chronic stress.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Easy and effective mindfulness-based stress reduction exercises and techniques including a Qigong video for stress relief.

21 stress relaxation techniques and tips to bring down those stressful feelings quickly.

Guided visualization, meditation and relaxation - can be used for stress relief, relaxation and other health and wellness benefits. Give yourself a little break with the guided meditation for stress relief video on this page.

Natural Relief for Anxiety - Specific tips for anxiety relief and a video demonstrating a very helpful technique. Many of the tips and techniques in the Natural Stress Relief Primer are helpful for feelings of anxiety as well.

Your Natural Stress Relief Tips - And now it's your turn! Readers share stories about overcoming stress and favorite relaxation techniques. Benefit from the wisdom and experiences of fellow community members and visitors.

Part Two - Herbs for Stress and Anxiety Relief

Herbs for Anxiety and Stress Relief. - Explore how use herbs for stress relief.

Adaptogenic Herbs - support and protect your mind and body systems from the effects of stress with adaptogenic herbs.

Adaptogens - more adaptogenic herbs.

Calming Herbs and Relaxing Teas - help take the edge off those stressed-out feelings and ease some of the physical discomforts caused by stress and anxiety.

Healthy Herbs - how to use healthful herbs that build energy and health while protecting you from the effects of stress. These herbs can be cooked or brewed as nourishing herbal infusions.

There are many helpful natural stress relief remedies and techniques. As you use incorporate them into your life you will realize a greater sense of inner calm and balance while protecting and improving your health.

Please be sure to consult your medical professional before making changes to your health program.



Are you experiencing extreme stress and need some relief right now? This "Guide to Stress-Relieving Baths" includes great tips and energy practices to help you relax and rejuvenate in or out of the tub.

I wrote this guide while going through a long period of intense stress so I know these tips help. You get this Guide and the DeStress for a Healthier Happier You audio when you join the Members Area.

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