{"id":14086,"date":"2013-11-25T19:43:42","date_gmt":"2013-11-26T00:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/2013\/11\/two-unique-ways-to-deal-with-holiday-stresses.html"},"modified":"2017-11-29T10:07:46","modified_gmt":"2017-11-29T15:07:46","slug":"two-unique-ways-to-deal-with-holiday-stresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/living-well\/2013\/11\/two-unique-ways-to-deal-with-holiday-stresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Unique Ways to Deal with Holiday Stresses"},"content":{"rendered":"

I just posted my November 2013 Top Holistic Health Reads.<\/a> I expressed how
\nI wanted to keep it short, in order to provide more bonding time with loved
\nones. This is because loving and caring connections to others creates a
\npositive effect on our health. However, I am aware that not everyone is blessed
\nwith a family that boosts their feel good brain chemicals such as dopamine and oxytocin.
\nTherefore, for those who experience a rise in stress hormones on turkey day, here
\nare two tips to consider to calm your body and mind down. <\/p>\n

Nature Medicine<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

Pack your hat and mittens for an
\nescape in nature. According to New York
\nDaily News<\/i>:<\/p>\n

If you’re
\nstruggling with stress, anxiety, or worry, get back to nature, advise British
\nhealth experts. The mental health charity Mind just released a report showing
\nscientifically backed findings on the mental health benefits of “ecotherapy” –
\nprograms designed to promote well-being through outdoor activities in nature,
\nsuch as walking groups or community gardening.<\/p>\n

Tap Away Your Stress<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n

The Passing of Roger Calhan and a
\nReview of the Benefits of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

I often recommend tapping as a tool to
\nmy clients when they are feeling triggered by emotions or if they are in a
\nstate of overwhelm. This technique provides them with an empowering tool to
\ncalm their body’s fight-or-flight response that result in many negative health
\nconsequences. <\/p>\n

During EFT, specific acupressure
\npoints are tapped on while one expresses their current health or emotional
\nconcern. This technique is based on traditional Chinese medicine in combination
\nwith the science of stress physiology. <\/p>\n

You can access the science,
\ntechnique, and testimonials about tapping in Nick Ortner’s free eBook (the
\nfirst two chapters of The Tapping
\nSolution<\/i>) found within one of his recent blog<\/a>s<\/u>. In keeping with the theme
\nof this month, Nick expressed his gratitude for Roger Calhan’s contribution to
\nthe Emotional Freedom Technique, which is based on Calhan’s work.<\/p>\n

This is a fairly quick read and
\ngreat holiday-stress-preparatory manual. <\/p>\n

Sources: <\/u><\/p>\n

AFP RELAXNEWS. Nature Is Good
\nMedicine For Stress And Depression: Report. NY Daily News. October 25, 2013.<\/p>\n

Ortner, N. In Memory of Roger
\nCallahan. thetappingsolution.com. November 11, 2013.<\/p>\n

Announcement:<\/b><\/u><\/p>\n

Thank you
\nto all our readers. <\/p>\n

We want to share our gratitude by providing you with free
\nworkshops designed to keep your body healthy as it decreases the stress
\nresponse. Look for information about upcoming workshops on Young Living Essential Oils
\nand other topics on our website. <\/p>\n

Happy Turkey Day to you all. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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