Are anti-depressants modern miracles or unnecessary?

I don't want anyone to think that I'm bashing the United States health care system, or Big Pharmaceuticals, or Uncle Sam...but, powerful prescription drugs should be a last resort not a first line of defense.

Anxiety and lexapro should go hand in hand if all else fails. That has been my approach, and I have definitely beaten this horrible affliction.

It's common sense, drugs should be a last line of...

Stress balls can be a great help to lower your levels of stress. Not only that, they can also help with improving your coordination, prevent debilitating illnesses such as arthritis and rheumatism, stimulate blood circulation and help with relaxation techniques such as meditation.

If you've ever searched for help on how to go about making a stress ball, you are likley to have come across a large number of web sites where they advise on a method of partly inflating a balloon...

1.  What is Classical Tai Chi?

Only the Yang style will be discussed.  However, similar types of training were used in other classical styles (Chen, Wu and Sun), since these were also internal forms of Kung Fu for health and self defense.  These styles have also been altered and shortened.

The original (old) Yang Tai Chi form was devised by Yang Lu-Chan (1799 – 1872) and consisted of about 128 postures, not counting...

Have you ever felt like you were trapped in a cycle of fear, something over which you thought you had no control? You just felt fearful and anxious; your heart racing for no apparent reason, a burning feeling in your spine, a churning in your stomach and you just wanted your Doctor to give you a magic pill to solve it. Read on to discover how to break free from the anxiety.

It all feels so physical doesn't it? You can get a pill for a headache, another physical pain, which...

Stress, What it is, How it Effects our Bodies, and What to Do About It.

We live in stressful times, a recent poll shows that well over 80% of Americans say they feel the effects of stress. So what is it and how does it effect our bodies? Most importantly what can we do to combat the effects of stress in our lives?

Stress affects your body in various depleting ways. Your sympathetic nervous system becomes over stimulated which causes your body to react. Your body's...

When I facilitate stress management workshops, I often ask participants: “How many of you would like to live stress free lives? No worries? No concerns? No burdens?” Most soon have their hands up at this point, until I direct them to the nearby local cemetery as the appropriate place for such a state.

Lesson: So long as we are alive, stress is bound to affect our lives.

Stress has been described as the condition which develops when the demands placed on an...

Negative self-talk is the flip-side of criticism. One is self-perpetuated, while the other is usually unsolicited and unwelcome. Both lead to erosion of self-esteem and personal worth.

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to control negative words that come from the mouths of others. It is possible, however, to recognize a behaviour pattern of negative self-talk and make positive changes.

The first step to positive change in any situation is to identify patterns that...

For you to think positively, you have to change your mental and emotional approach towards every aspect of yourself. There are steps that you may apply to enhance your positive thinking towards people and different kinds of situations.

You have to learn on how to think positively by deciding on things that are more superior to your attitude. In this way, you will eliminate all negative things that can affect your decision-making.

You have to always react on things that you...

Be Happy as You Want to Be. Living a life of Happiness, Faith, Family, Fun and on Purpose is a goal that we all should strive to accomplish.

The Bible says the following:

But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance. Psalms 33:11-12 (NIV)

Almost everyone have heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby...

Workplace stress relief is critical in today's demanding job environment. According to The American Institute of Stress, "Job stress is by far the major source of stress for American Adults." Lack of security, doing the jobs of many people, conflicts with coworkers or bosses and working too many hours are just a few of issues today's workers face.

The toll workplace stress takes on well-being is widespread. It affects all areas of your life. Not feeling in control...