Stress Management - alternative method to manage stress
Stress is the
biggest factor effecting heart health. Stress triggers the
hormone called adrenalin, which can severely damage the blood
vessels. Cardiovascular disease affect 6.4 million
Americans, according to the American Heart Association. Studies
show, that emotional state impacts cardiovascular health. It is
clear, that body and mind have extensive link.
Recent studies show, that depression and isolation are high risk
factors for recurring heart attacks. Spiritual oriented people
can deal with depression, isolation and stress without
medication, thus may have a lower risk of heart disease.
More doctors recommend yoga, qigong, Tai Chi, meditation and
other body/mind techniques to promote spiritual foundation and
reduce stress without medication. These alternative therapies
for stress management combine exercise, meditation and breathing
techniques. The combination of slow stretching, twisting, mental
focusing and breathing cause the body to relax during each
inhale and exhale. Aerobic exercise does not have a relaxation
factor built into it. Many hospitals now
offer yoga classes for stress management and spiritual
enhancement.
Doctors report that yoga helps to stabilize blood
pressure, reduces needs of medication, can make medication more
effective, improves overall health.
A daily practice of these body/mind techniques is key to stress
reduction and overall good health. It may reduce your needs for
medicine.
Many doctors are still skeptical about benefits of yoga for
stress management and overall health improvement. They believe
that drugs are the only solution to make person happy and
healthy. Prescriptions drugs come with side effects, including
lever and kidney damage, heart attack risk. Resent recall of
Viioxx, Celebrex and Bextra makes patients skeptical about the
real benefits of prescription medications.
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