We are all bombarded by the daily stresses of life. Some people are better at coping with stress than others. The body’s stress response is a normal process and is meant to help keep you away from harm. The adrenals are located on top of the kidneys and are a part of the endocrine system that is … [Read more...] about How Stress Affects Hormone Health
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Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
Many people are aware of the hallmark symptom for COVID: loss of taste and smell. Researchers have found that the temporary loss of smell (anosmia) may be a better indicator of a COVID infection than other symptoms of fever, headache, body aches, cough, digestive upset or shortness of breath. It has … [Read more...] about Acupuncture Restores Post-COVID Fatigue, Loss of Smell and Taste
A Global Trail for Flagstaff Business Startups
Flagstaff attracts tourists from all over the world – and also businesspeople who have often traveled widely before setting up shop here. Folks like Alex Tan: A native-born Australian with a Chinese father, Tan was working in Sydney as a site engineer in high-rise construction when growing interest … [Read more...] about A Global Trail for Flagstaff Business Startups
Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage
The current events of our time – from politics to health concerns – can be stressful and exhausting. One of the best ways to quiet the mind and relax the body is through massage. Research shows that massage has numerous health benefits – and not just our physical health, but also our mental and … [Read more...] about Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage
Accessible Happiness
For many months now, I’ve taken to heart the wisdom and findings of Harvard happiness researcher and author Shawn Achor and put into practice his simple advice. It appears a good time to share some of it, with happiness seemingly in short supply. During the pandemic, rates of anxiety and … [Read more...] about Accessible Happiness
Seven Mindfulness Tips to Reduce Stress, Anxiety
Buddhist monks have been practicing meditation and mindfulness for centuries and more and more people are starting to use mindfulness daily to reduce stress and anxiety. Mindfulness and meditation practices can teach you how to be fully present in the moment. Practicing mindfulness during … [Read more...] about Seven Mindfulness Tips to Reduce Stress, Anxiety
Third COVID-19 Surge Stressing Healthcare Workers, Hospitals
As the number of COVID-19 patients rises in Northern and Central Arizona hospitals, Northern Arizona Healthcare officials say they are able to manage the situation for now, but that could change quickly. At the time of publication, Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) is treating 34 COVID-19 patients … [Read more...] about Third COVID-19 Surge Stressing Healthcare Workers, Hospitals
Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage
The current events of our time – from politics to health concerns – can be stressful and exhausting. One of the best ways to quiet the mind and relax the body is through massage. Research shows that massage has numerous health benefits – and not just our physical health, but also our mental and … [Read more...] about Easing the Stress of the Times with Massage
It’s Only a Test
It’s March and for many students and their families, it is the season of midterms and Spring Break. Test anxiety is in the air. A worried student may say, “I hope I don’t fail this test.” The problem is that the subconscious doesn’t process language well but does work with actions, senses, feelings … [Read more...] about It’s Only a Test
Understanding How Stress is Killing You
Did you know there is actually an American Institute of Stress? In 2012, they presented some statistics: “44 percent of Americans feel more stressed than five years ago. One in five Americans experience “Extreme Stress,” which includes shaking, heart palpations and depression. Work stress causes 10 … [Read more...] about Understanding How Stress is Killing You
