I recently caught an article on BBC about venting and how research shows that it isn’t actually a helpful way to manage anger. I was surprise so I went on to explore the article further. It’s here for you if you want to check it out, also it includes a video which is very informative.
That’s right. I was a bit surprised to learn this too. Also thrilled!! Okay so it’s true, I don’t like exercise unless it’s a hike or other walk with lovely nature scenes to enjoy. I do love meditation and mindfulness however. And it sounds like that is a lucky fact. It was here, on NPR that I first heart of this.
We love essential oils. They are a much safer way to scent yourself, your clothing, your home and car, as well as your cleaning routines. If you have fragrances in your life in the form of perfume, air freshener, scented soaps and detergents or candles we highly recommend that you consider changing to essential oils. Do it for your health!
Stress causes increased levels of stress hormones in the body. You have likely heard of adrenaline, cortisol is also a big one. We want cortisol to stay in its antagonistic relationship with melatonin, so that we wake up with energy and fall asleep naturally and easily. If that is thrown off by stress, then we begin to feel poorly, tired, foggy headed, insomnia, anxiety, and more
What science is starting to understand is that the heart does in fact play a central role in how the human body functions, far beyond the reaches of being just a muscle in charge of pumping blood. Studies have shown that the heart actually sends more signals to the brain than the brain sends to the heart!
