Phil the Stress Doc

Simple Treatment of Stress. Below are some more stress relief tips. Shut out Irritating Noise: Wear earplugs for instant peace any time, any place. It works well to reduce noise stress. Learn a Meditation Technique. Two methods: Observe your thoughts as they pass through your mind. Or, repeat a word or phrase with an uplifting [...]

Breathe deeply. Relax your muscles, expanding your stomach and chest. Exhale slowly. Repeat several times. Follow your breath as it flows in and out. Do not try to control it. This is a good way to relax in the midst of any activity. This technique allows you to find a breathing pattern that is natural [...]

Breathe deeply. Relax your muscles, expanding your stomach and chest. Exhale slowly. Repeat several times. Follow your breath as it flows in and out. Do not try to control it. This is a good way to relax in the midst of any activity. This technique allows you to find a breathing pattern that is natural [...]

When heat is applied to the body, it reacts by pumpimg more blood to the skin’s surface, and increasing perspiration. This results in cooling as heat is diverted to the surface of the body and sweat evaporates from the body’s surface. From the Skin surface, heat can be lost by convection and radiation.. In hot [...]

A stress ball is a malleable toy and usually not more than 7cm in diameter. You squeeze it in your hand and alter shape with your fingers. Most are made  of polyurethane foam rubber and made by infecting the chemical ingredients into the desired mold. In the mold, the chemical reaction that results in the [...]

Here are Four easy to follow tips to control short term stress. Count to 10. This is what some mothers tell their kids when they become angry. It is very effective. Next time you feel stressed or recognise the early signs of it, count to ten. You can do it quietly or speak it out. [...]

Top Ten Stressful Life Events. Spouse’s death Divorce Marriage separation Jail term Death of a close relative Injury or illness Marriage Fired from job Marriage reconciliation Retirement Daily causes of stress include: Environmental stressors – Your physical surroundings can set off the stress response. Examples of environmental stressors include an unsafe neighbourhood, pollution, noise (sirens [...]

I surfed the Internet to check out the various definition of stress. Here are some. Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressure from the outside world. Stress is a feeling people have when it all seems too much, when they are overloaded and don’t feel that they are able [...]

Lets look at three different scenarios. A sales rep. is having a difficult time during the recession. The last three months sales were disastrous. He is about to meet an important, big new client who could be his saviour. Success will decide whether he still has a job or not. A man is desperately and [...]

There is no doubt that Stress is a killer. Dr. Lipton says that stress is responsible for up to 90% of diseases. When you consider what stress does to your body, it makes sense. Not only is it an underlying cause of heart disease but by triggering the basic fight or fright reaction, it can [...]