Anxiety is a normal part of life. It can even be useful in certain situations. However, anxiety is a prevalent problem for many people. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 40 million adult Americans suffer from an anxiety disorder in a given year.…
Stress can be a difficult thing to pin down because it is a very individual thing. Whether stress is real or imagined – our brains take over and respond. Stress can come in many forms; work demands, relationship/family problems, financial concerns, health concerns, etc. The physiological response…
As little as 90 seconds of diaphragmatic breathing will “reset” your body; similar to “rebooting” your computer. Did you know that lungs are not actually muscles? Without help, they cannot move air in and out of the body. The muscle naturally intended for expanding the lungs is…
By Linda Ritchie, PhD Have you ever thought, “One day I’m going to snap?” Your kids, your parents, deadlines, accidents, traffic jams, the boss, bills, deadlines; all the ordinary problems of life can mount up until your life seems out of control. Stress is an integral…