Phil the Stress Doc

Stress and hair loss is closely linked. Increasingly hair loss is reported in cases of severe stress over a long period of time. Stress can follow losing jobs, death in the family or partner, divorce, miscarriage…the list goes on. Hair loss, however, is not noticed immediately because the stress chemicals cause the hair follicles to [...]

There are times when we are confronted by several task and you may just be able to keep on top of them. If this happens on the odd occasion there is no problem but if it is continuous, then it can lead to feeling stressed. The list of tasks may seem endless but a good [...]

Work related Stress is very costly, and increases the risk of physical illness, work related injuries or psychological problems. Today compensation claims against employers are on the increase. The European Framework Directive on Health and Safety at work in 1993 specified that employers have a duty to ensure the health and safety of workers in [...]

Work-related stress is the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them at work and Mental Health is related to how the individual feels, thinks or behaves. Common mental health problems (CMHP)  are often very successfully treated by GP and unlikely to involve a psychiatrist. Anxiety is a [...]

Mention the word Stress and the immediate response is that you should do something to control it.  The question, however, is,  Are all stress bad for you? Performance and stress are closely linked. Too little stress such as a boring and unrewarding job will result in poor performance and as the stress demand of a [...]

These can be broken down into five categories. Emotional, cognitive,behavioural. physical and spiritual symptoms of stress. Emotional symptoms of stress. Short tempered. Agitation Restlessness Moodiness Irritability, impatience and intolerance. Cannot relax Feeling on edge and tense. Feeling overwhelmed General unhappiness or feeling depressed. Sense of loneliness and isolation Cognitive Symptoms of stress Loss of objectivity [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]