Stress

Stress is one of the biggest problems for highly sensitive people. Unfortunately, stress for HSP’s is created from many sources. Overstimulated nervous systems, social stress from being different, pain from their empathetic and intuitive natures, and many different illnesses can create a serious, chronic stress situation for HSP’s.

Herbs That Control Blood Sugar

by 04.04.2012 Ayurveda

  When you put food into your mouth, you are not really eating. Why? Because most food has very little nourishment.. How this came to be is a story for another time.  However it is important for you to realize that what passes for food in the United States is sugar and a bunch of [...]

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5 Ways That Meditation Is Changing My Life

by 03.30.2012 Holistic Alternative Medicine

I had no expectations from my meditation.I started my practice over 15 years ago after having moved from New Jersey to Virginia. We were living in an old farmhouse on a large farm when I happened to see a presentation by Deepak Chopra on PBS about meditation.I was very curious.When it aired again, I showed [...]

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Triphala: Super Herb for Super Health

by 03.26.2012 Ayurveda

If I was stranded on a deserted island, I would consider triphala one of the few essentials to have with me.What is triphala?Triphala is one of the most important herbal preparations in existence. I have been using it for over a decade. I have not had all of the conditions that it helps with.  However, [...]

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Inner Peace For You And Me: A Review Of “Shortcuts To Inner Peace”

by 03.05.2012 Free Spirits

  Do you think inner peace is for people with easier lives, people who are not sensitive like you? You can’t afford a retreat? Don’t have time to sit for hours in meditation? Well, I have good news.  Here is a book that makes inner peace accessible for everyone. I have read the book, Shortcuts To [...]

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7 Reasons To Use Ashwagandha For Your Health

by 02.06.2012 Ayurveda

One of Ayurveda’s most important herbs is ashwagandha which is known for its ability to relieve stress. According to Wikipedia, ashwagandha also known as Indian ginseng, is from the nightshade family – the same family that brings you potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco and petunias. It has been used for centuries for a variety of health benefits. Ashwagandha is [...]

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12 Important Ways Neem Helps Your Immune System

by Maria 02.03.2012 Ayurveda

Neem is a wonder herb.  Neem has been used by the people of southeast Asia and India for thousands of years because of its benefits as an all purpose support for the body.  Neem is a medicinal product derived from the neem tree which grows in hot climates.  In India, neem is considered an all [...]

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What Is Special About NIA?

by 01.23.2012 Exercise and Stress

What is special about NIA? If I could pick one exercise program that I think would be great for highly sensitive people, it would be NIA.   NIA stands for Neuromuscular Integrative Movement.  It was founded in 1983 by Debbie Rosas and Carlos AyaRosas, two fitness trainers, who felt that there was a need for [...]

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How Does Stress Become A Stress Disorder?

by Maria 01.20.2012 HSP Diseases
Brown Door

photo credit: scott1723 How does stress become a stress disorder? We all suffer from stress which is a natural part of life.  Our challenging culture and busy lives are so ingrained that we have become too accepting of stressors so that we may minimize their effects. Stress has many damaging consequences that are easy to [...]

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7 Baby Steps For Stress Relief

by 01.09.2012 Healthy Living

When we are under stress particularly severe stress, we often want to run away from it because it is so painful. Highly sensitive people struggle more than others with stress because their nervous systems are so attuned to the world around them. We pick up every hurt and dissonance, take it in and then need [...]

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Stress, Addiction And Weight

by Maria 01.02.2012 Addiction

Scientists have been researching the link between stress, cortisol and weight. Because addiction and stress are related, scientists have been wondering if a similar relationship exists between stress and food. The research is showing that people use drugs and food to self medicate when they are living in situations which pose an extreme threat to [...]

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