Stress Elimination
Learning methods of stress elimination is a vital skill in the modern world. After all, there is no way to get away from stress these days, thanks to work, life, family, the economy, the state of the world, global warming, and an overabundance of people who are reminding you constantly about all of these. Not to mention the fact that you are stressed about everything and you know that stress can cause major health problems, so you are stressed about your own stress! Thus, you need some stress elimination strategies before you worry yourself silly.The first stress elimination method is simply that of getting away. If you are feeling the heat from stress, you find yourself anxious, and you cannot concentrate, it is time for a break. That means that, if you are at work, get up from your desk and take a walk around. If you are at home, take a walk around the block. If homework is getting you stressed, go make a sandwich. Just walk away and take a break and come back in about five minutes.
As a matter of fact, when you are concentrating on something, you should breaks anyway in order to let your mind rest. After all, when you exercise your body, you take breaks to let it recover. Why should your mind be any different. By simply stretching in your seat every 15 minutes or so, then getting up and walking around for a couple of minutes every hour, you can ensure that your brain will stay sharp and stay focused. However, if you do not take these breaks, your mind will start wandering and you will find that you are stressed out because you cannot concentrate. Of course, you cannot concentrate because you are trying to force yourself to concentrate rather than giving yourself a quick break that would help you do that very thing.
However, sometimes it takes more than just a few minutes of walking to get rid of stress. After all, life is stressful in itself and you need to get away from it every once in a while. Thus, part of your stress elimination strategy should include some vacations. By getting away for a week or so every year, you can alleviate stress and prevent it from appearing very often. The simple act of being someplace else where you don't have to worry about anything other than relaxing will help you immeasurably and it will allow you to keep stress away. Just leave it all behind for a while and you will be able to deal with it better when you get back.Another good method for stress elimination is through exercise. It has been shown that people who are fit tend to deal with stress much more effectively than people who are not, so it is necessary to get out to the gym every so often. Or, if you don't feel like going to the gym, you can do a few things from your home, such as running, walking or biking. Also, one very effective way to stay fit is to go out to your local swimming pool and get a few laps in. Swimming is not only a very good way to exercise your entire body, it is also a very low-impact method of exercise that does not strain the joints as much as something like running. Just remember to do something that will keep you in shape.
Also, yoga is a very popular way for people to stay fit when they do not enjoy exercising in such standard ways. In itself, yoga is a very effective method for relaxation and teachers often put a great deal of emphasis on relaxing while going through the various poses of yoga. Thus, you can learn methods of relaxation, stay fit, stay limber, and even have fun doing it. Likewise, studying martial arts such as karate, ju jitsu, judo, or even the relaxing forms of tai chi can provide substantial health benefits that will help you on the road toward stress elimination.
Finally, another good method for stress elimination is through meditation. Not only can you learn to eliminate stress generally, there are some methods of meditation that can be performed at a moment's notice. Just by sitting down, closing your eyes, and concentrating on taking deep breaths, you can push all that stress out of your body and ease your mind of all its concerns. In fact, simply meditating in this manner for about a minute can ease your stress levels almost instantly by clearing your mind of all its concerns and allowing it to start out fresh. In fact, with a little practice, you can meditate for a short period of time and feel as refreshed as though you just took a nap.
Stress elimination is a vital skill for people who want to stay healthy, stay productive, and keep their minds sharp. Though some of the methods take some practice and take some time to master, a little effort and a little dedication can go a long way. So learn a few methods, figure out what is right for you, and stress elimination will be possible for you now and in the future.
Copyright 2005 Trevor Dumbleton
Thursday, August 28, 2008
How to Eliminate Stress?
How to Eliminate Stress?
Stress is what you feel when the demands on your life exceed your ability to meet those demands. Stress is caused when we want things, situations or people to be different from they ar. Eliminating stress in your life is a proactive approach to dealing with stress. Create a lifestyle that doesn't feed on stress, but is resilent to it.
If your living and working environments are badly organized then they can be a major source of stress. If your environment is well organized and pleasant, then it can help to reduce stress and increase productivity. Remember though that while it may be important for people under stress to have a calm environment, others may enjoy the raised levels of arousal associated with the 'buzz' of a busy office. While the points listed may each contribute only in a small way to creating a more pleasant environment, taken together they can have a significant effect in reducing stress.How to eliminate Stress?
1. Become aware of your stressors and your emotional and physical reactions. Notice your distress. Don't ignore it. Don't gloss over your problems. Determine how your body responds to the stress. Do you become nervous or physically upset? If so, in what specific ways? 2. Build your physical reserves - exercise for cardiovascular fitness three to four times a week. Eat well-balanced, nutritious meals. Maintain your ideal weight. Avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine, and other stimulants. Mix leisure with work. Take breaks and get away when you can. Get enough sleep. Be as consistent with your sleep schedule as possible. 3. Maintain your emotional reserves - develop some mutually supportive friendships/relationships. Pursue realistic goals which are meaningful to you, rather than goals others have for you that you do not share. Expect some frustrations, failures, and sorrows. Always be kind and gentle with yourself -- be a friend to yourself. 4. Learning to say no to opportunities and requests so you don't create unrealistic demands on yourself. What can you start saying, no to in your life. Saying no is a skill that can be developed. You have the power to choose so start taking a proactive approach to your life. 5. Make your environment beautiful -what can you do to make your surroundings beautiful? Start noticing the beauty around you. This small act can be very meaningful in regard to the quality of your life.
How will this reduce stress?
1. Even trying to relax in bed, you are aware of impending deadlines, unfinished projects and things left undone. Promise yourself a reward if you find that helps reduce your tendency to procrastinate. 2. You can attend a stress management class - by employing various mental techniques, stress management classes attempt to help you identify situations that have caused you large amounts of stress and to change your stressful thinking processes. 3. You can see a counselor - seeing a counselor definitely has its benefits. A counselor can sometimes help you or your employees to identify the situations that have caused stress and to change the thinking processes. 4. You can get therapy - therapy has the highest likelihood of producing a lasting change in your letting go of stress and developing effective stress management techniques. The problem with therapy alone is it is often a long, costly and painful process./www.depression-guide.com
Stress is what you feel when the demands on your life exceed your ability to meet those demands. Stress is caused when we want things, situations or people to be different from they ar. Eliminating stress in your life is a proactive approach to dealing with stress. Create a lifestyle that doesn't feed on stress, but is resilent to it.
If your living and working environments are badly organized then they can be a major source of stress. If your environment is well organized and pleasant, then it can help to reduce stress and increase productivity. Remember though that while it may be important for people under stress to have a calm environment, others may enjoy the raised levels of arousal associated with the 'buzz' of a busy office. While the points listed may each contribute only in a small way to creating a more pleasant environment, taken together they can have a significant effect in reducing stress.How to eliminate Stress?
1. Become aware of your stressors and your emotional and physical reactions. Notice your distress. Don't ignore it. Don't gloss over your problems. Determine how your body responds to the stress. Do you become nervous or physically upset? If so, in what specific ways? 2. Build your physical reserves - exercise for cardiovascular fitness three to four times a week. Eat well-balanced, nutritious meals. Maintain your ideal weight. Avoid nicotine, excessive caffeine, and other stimulants. Mix leisure with work. Take breaks and get away when you can. Get enough sleep. Be as consistent with your sleep schedule as possible. 3. Maintain your emotional reserves - develop some mutually supportive friendships/relationships. Pursue realistic goals which are meaningful to you, rather than goals others have for you that you do not share. Expect some frustrations, failures, and sorrows. Always be kind and gentle with yourself -- be a friend to yourself. 4. Learning to say no to opportunities and requests so you don't create unrealistic demands on yourself. What can you start saying, no to in your life. Saying no is a skill that can be developed. You have the power to choose so start taking a proactive approach to your life. 5. Make your environment beautiful -what can you do to make your surroundings beautiful? Start noticing the beauty around you. This small act can be very meaningful in regard to the quality of your life.
How will this reduce stress?
1. Even trying to relax in bed, you are aware of impending deadlines, unfinished projects and things left undone. Promise yourself a reward if you find that helps reduce your tendency to procrastinate. 2. You can attend a stress management class - by employing various mental techniques, stress management classes attempt to help you identify situations that have caused you large amounts of stress and to change your stressful thinking processes. 3. You can see a counselor - seeing a counselor definitely has its benefits. A counselor can sometimes help you or your employees to identify the situations that have caused stress and to change the thinking processes. 4. You can get therapy - therapy has the highest likelihood of producing a lasting change in your letting go of stress and developing effective stress management techniques. The problem with therapy alone is it is often a long, costly and painful process./www.depression-guide.com
Health tip: Try eating vegetarian sometimes
Health tip: Try eating vegetarian sometimes
The simple act of replacing meat with something healthier, like soy protein, can make a big difference to our health. Doing this on a regular basis, perhaps once a week or more, can add up to a lot in the long run. Meat is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and it’s much better for your body if you can avoid it. I became a vegan last year, and I’ve never eaten healthier. You don’t need to become vegan (although I highly recommend it!) to eat healthier, but trying vegan or vegetarian dishes now and then can be a good and healthy experience.
I suggest trying out an easy-to-make vegetarian dish at first, something simple yet delicious. There are some good soy protein replacements out there, for ground beef, chicken, sausages and more. Like spaghetti? Try using the soy ground round instead of ground beef.
To get you started, I’ll give you one of my favorite, yet easiest to make, vegan recipes. This is my original recipe, so if you like it, you are obliged to close your eyes, and savor the deliciousness.
Zen Habits Three Bean Vegan Chili1 package Morning Star Meal Starters (or any ground beef replacement)one 14.5-oz. can each: black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beansone 14.5-oz. can cornone 29-oz. can each: stewed tomatoes & tomato saucehalf a yellow onion, dicedhalf a green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced2-4 cloves garlic, diced (depending on how much you like garlic)black pepper, salt, chili powder to tasteolive oil
Dice up the veggies first, because the cooking will go fast. On medium high heat, heat up some olive oil, then saute the onions, then the garlic and bell pepper. Throw in the Meal Starter ground beef replacement (still frozen is fine), and let it brown. Add a liberal amount of chili powder and black pepper, and a bit of salt (I never measure, sorry).
Now dump in the beans and corn, one can at a time, stirring as you go along, making sure the bottom doesn’t stick and burn. Add more chili powder and black pepper. Spice it up nice! Throw in the stewed tomatoes, stir, and then dump in the tomato sauce. Done! Lower the heat and let it simmer for as long as you can resist. You can actually eat it right away (prep and cooking time: 10-15 minutes) or you can simmer it for 30 minutes, an hour or more. The longer it simmers, the better the flavors will all mix together. Taste it and spice it as needed. I like to add a lot of chili powder and black pepper. To crank up the heat, feel free to add your favorite red peppers early on in the cooking process.
Serve with brown rice, good bread, or blue corn chips.
This is a favorite at every party, whether people are vegetarian or not. They’re often amazed that it’s vegetarian. Enjoy!www.zenhabits.net
The simple act of replacing meat with something healthier, like soy protein, can make a big difference to our health. Doing this on a regular basis, perhaps once a week or more, can add up to a lot in the long run. Meat is high in saturated fat and cholesterol, and it’s much better for your body if you can avoid it. I became a vegan last year, and I’ve never eaten healthier. You don’t need to become vegan (although I highly recommend it!) to eat healthier, but trying vegan or vegetarian dishes now and then can be a good and healthy experience.
I suggest trying out an easy-to-make vegetarian dish at first, something simple yet delicious. There are some good soy protein replacements out there, for ground beef, chicken, sausages and more. Like spaghetti? Try using the soy ground round instead of ground beef.
To get you started, I’ll give you one of my favorite, yet easiest to make, vegan recipes. This is my original recipe, so if you like it, you are obliged to close your eyes, and savor the deliciousness.
Zen Habits Three Bean Vegan Chili1 package Morning Star Meal Starters (or any ground beef replacement)one 14.5-oz. can each: black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beansone 14.5-oz. can cornone 29-oz. can each: stewed tomatoes & tomato saucehalf a yellow onion, dicedhalf a green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced2-4 cloves garlic, diced (depending on how much you like garlic)black pepper, salt, chili powder to tasteolive oil
Dice up the veggies first, because the cooking will go fast. On medium high heat, heat up some olive oil, then saute the onions, then the garlic and bell pepper. Throw in the Meal Starter ground beef replacement (still frozen is fine), and let it brown. Add a liberal amount of chili powder and black pepper, and a bit of salt (I never measure, sorry).
Now dump in the beans and corn, one can at a time, stirring as you go along, making sure the bottom doesn’t stick and burn. Add more chili powder and black pepper. Spice it up nice! Throw in the stewed tomatoes, stir, and then dump in the tomato sauce. Done! Lower the heat and let it simmer for as long as you can resist. You can actually eat it right away (prep and cooking time: 10-15 minutes) or you can simmer it for 30 minutes, an hour or more. The longer it simmers, the better the flavors will all mix together. Taste it and spice it as needed. I like to add a lot of chili powder and black pepper. To crank up the heat, feel free to add your favorite red peppers early on in the cooking process.
Serve with brown rice, good bread, or blue corn chips.
This is a favorite at every party, whether people are vegetarian or not. They’re often amazed that it’s vegetarian. Enjoy!www.zenhabits.net
DRUG HEPATITIS
DRUG HEPATITIS
From professeur Yves Horsmans, service de Gastroentérologie des Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Bruxelles.
MEDICINAL HEPATITIS
INTRODUCTION
Hepatitis owing to medicines is an inflammation of the liver provoked by taking medicaments.
Actually, before tackling the problem of medicinal hepatitis, it is fitting to emphasize the fact that a medicine may provoke the appearance of all forms of liver diseases: not only a hepatitis but also a cholestasis, a liver tumour, a steatosis (fat accumulation in the liver), a phospholipidosis (phospholipides accumulation in the liver), a sclerosed cholangitis, a vascular affection, …All these diseases may be provoked by taking a medicine.
This problem remains important even now, because we often consume medicaments. Besides, hepatic toxicity still is the first cause of death owing to medicaments and the most important reason for the withdrawal of a medicament from the market.
Finally, in spite of the progress in the toxicological field and the scope of the clinical studies made before commercialising, the frequency of hepatic diseases owing to medicaments has not diminished over the years.
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Top
FREQUENCY
At the moment about 1 000 medicaments have been recognized as potential hepatotoxic.
However, they very rarely provoke a hepatic affection: the fact is that when a medicine is held responsible for a toxic hepatitis with one patient in every hundred, it is withdrawn from the market.
For the most part of the medicaments the frequency of hepatotoxicity is situated between one patient in every 10 000 to 100 000 patients.
This frequency number explains why the risk of hepatotoxicity usually is only recognized after it has been thrown on the market: the number of patients included in clinical studies before putting a medicine on the market is almost always less than 10 000.
The difficulties to establish the hepatic toxicity of a medicine also result from the fact that the toxicity mechanisms are not very well known yet. A lot of factors have already been mentioned: genetics, alimentation, age, sex, … but none of them is common to all those different form of medicinal toxicity.Finally, and that may be the most important factor, remains the problem of diagnosing the liver disease owing to medicine.
Returning to the subject, medicinal hepatitis, we mustn't forget that it is necessary to distinguish between acute and chronic hepatitis: acute hepatitis last less whereas chronic hepatitis last more than 6 months.
Top
DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnosing the hepatitis requires the following elements:
1. taking the medicine (patient may have forgotten).
2. there must be a chronic relation between the first taking of the medicine and the appearance of the hepatitis. In most cases the delay is less than 6 months.
3. the other causes of hepatitis must be excluded: viral forms, metabolic …
4. the end of the taking of the medicine must be associated with an amelioration of the hepatic affection.
5. and finally, even though it is not necessary to have recourse to that remedy, re-administering the medicine concerned must be associated with a re-appearance of the hepatitis.
In practice, it is of course quite clear that these 5 elements must be taken into account but it also is necessary to emphasize the fact that a medicinal hepatic affection for the most part is observed among patients more than 50 years of age and taking several medicines.
Finally, as far as allopathic medicines are concerned it is necessary to notice that phytotherapeutic medications as well as excipientia and chemical agents can bring about the appearance of hepatic diseases
From professeur Yves Horsmans, service de Gastroentérologie des Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Bruxelles.
MEDICINAL HEPATITIS
INTRODUCTION
Hepatitis owing to medicines is an inflammation of the liver provoked by taking medicaments.
Actually, before tackling the problem of medicinal hepatitis, it is fitting to emphasize the fact that a medicine may provoke the appearance of all forms of liver diseases: not only a hepatitis but also a cholestasis, a liver tumour, a steatosis (fat accumulation in the liver), a phospholipidosis (phospholipides accumulation in the liver), a sclerosed cholangitis, a vascular affection, …All these diseases may be provoked by taking a medicine.
This problem remains important even now, because we often consume medicaments. Besides, hepatic toxicity still is the first cause of death owing to medicaments and the most important reason for the withdrawal of a medicament from the market.
Finally, in spite of the progress in the toxicological field and the scope of the clinical studies made before commercialising, the frequency of hepatic diseases owing to medicaments has not diminished over the years.
.
Top
FREQUENCY
At the moment about 1 000 medicaments have been recognized as potential hepatotoxic.
However, they very rarely provoke a hepatic affection: the fact is that when a medicine is held responsible for a toxic hepatitis with one patient in every hundred, it is withdrawn from the market.
For the most part of the medicaments the frequency of hepatotoxicity is situated between one patient in every 10 000 to 100 000 patients.
This frequency number explains why the risk of hepatotoxicity usually is only recognized after it has been thrown on the market: the number of patients included in clinical studies before putting a medicine on the market is almost always less than 10 000.
The difficulties to establish the hepatic toxicity of a medicine also result from the fact that the toxicity mechanisms are not very well known yet. A lot of factors have already been mentioned: genetics, alimentation, age, sex, … but none of them is common to all those different form of medicinal toxicity.Finally, and that may be the most important factor, remains the problem of diagnosing the liver disease owing to medicine.
Returning to the subject, medicinal hepatitis, we mustn't forget that it is necessary to distinguish between acute and chronic hepatitis: acute hepatitis last less whereas chronic hepatitis last more than 6 months.
Top
DIAGNOSTIC
Diagnosing the hepatitis requires the following elements:
1. taking the medicine (patient may have forgotten).
2. there must be a chronic relation between the first taking of the medicine and the appearance of the hepatitis. In most cases the delay is less than 6 months.
3. the other causes of hepatitis must be excluded: viral forms, metabolic …
4. the end of the taking of the medicine must be associated with an amelioration of the hepatic affection.
5. and finally, even though it is not necessary to have recourse to that remedy, re-administering the medicine concerned must be associated with a re-appearance of the hepatitis.
In practice, it is of course quite clear that these 5 elements must be taken into account but it also is necessary to emphasize the fact that a medicinal hepatic affection for the most part is observed among patients more than 50 years of age and taking several medicines.
Finally, as far as allopathic medicines are concerned it is necessary to notice that phytotherapeutic medications as well as excipientia and chemical agents can bring about the appearance of hepatic diseases
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