Stress Management ArticleStress- the personal tollThe #1 Health Problem? Back in 1983, Time magazine called stress “the epidemic of the 80's”. But it's even worse now – it’s been proven. And the adverse health effects have been proven. Indirectly, stress is one of the biggest killers around. And it makes us miserable to boot. Unchecked stress can be at the root of destroying relationships, losing jobs/promotions, killing someone directly or with your car, drinking, drugs… Other results of stress can be insomnia, hypertension (high blood pressure), depression and anxiety, smoking, weight gain or weight loss, alcoholism and other substance abuse, gastrointestinal problems, arthritis, skin breakouts, immune system problems and resultant infections. Regarding insomnia, new research shows lack of sleep causes permanent brain damage. The best insomnia cure? Relaxation. Deep Relaxation. Stress relief. Stress management. Stress reduction. And you can train to “trigger” deep relaxation anytime you need it, anywhere. For instance, our CDs offer instant relaxation, and program you with "trigger words" that automatically relax you when you think them to yourself - anytime, anywhere. Being healthy is not just the absence of illness. It comes with a positive state of mind.
Are Stress Problems Worsening?Workers reporting "feeling highly stressed" more than doubled from 1985 to 1990. The fees for stress management services and products, over 9 billion dollars in 1995, is projected to double. Research & Surveys on the effects of Stress indicate:Stress is linked to all leading causes of death, including cancer, heart disease, lung diseases, accidents, cirrhosis, even suicide. 75-90% of visits to primary care physicians are for stress related disorders/complaints. 43% of all adults suffer adverse health effects due to stress. Stress management, stress reduction, and stress relief can prevent so many problems. And prevention is far less costly, and far easier, than the alternatives.
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