November 25, 2009

Minimizing Stress

Filed under: tips — cgc @ 2:36 am

Easier said than done, I realize. Although stress doesn’t cause acne, many believe that it can trigger flare-ups. That’s because when the body encounters stress, it steps up production of cortisol, which causes the sebaceous glands to produce more oil.

The best course of action is to keep tabs on your own personal response, and to try to make time every day for the things that make you feel relaxed and happy. Exercise, meditate, get a good night’s sleep, and eat a healthy diet. You’ve got nothing to lose.

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August 8, 2009

Wedding Stress

Filed under: global health — cgc @ 1:41 am

This is my story when I was preparing my wedding around two years ago. I never had a formal cloth like tuxedo for party. When one moment of our wedding on the church when we had to declare our love promise (more…)

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July 1, 2009

Stress and health

Filed under: global health, habit, mind, tips — cgc @ 2:12 am

When stress comes from the daily activities, we should beware that there will be a side effect on our body. Even some people say in their wise card that we need stress to bring up our spirit but actually we could (more…)

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March 14, 2009

Good Stress, Bad Stress, Ugly Stress

Filed under: global health, tips — cgc @ 8:25 am

Some examples of “good” stress may be moving to a new, nicer home, starting a better job, getting married or traveling to a new and exciting place. And of course we all experience the bad stressors, too, like accidents, conflicts with others, financial worries, and so on. When the body and mind are adjusting to anything new, the muscles tighten in response, preparing for unexpected or new challenges.

But when we are stressed all the time, the effects can eventually tire us out! We can use reflexology to help stimulate endorphins so that the body can relax, rejuvenate, and be better able to tolerate the stresses of life. By utilizing reflexology as a stress-relieving technique, the body has a chance to relax the tight muscles that can cause pain.

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