| By: Jason Fritz | |
Some days are a lot more stressful than others if you take into account everyday life aspects. Aspects like your career, your marriage or relationship, or even paying your bills on time.
Every day events certainly warrant stress relief management tactics, but every few months your stress is exponentially compounded on specific days of the year. Here is a list of 5 of the most stressful days of the year: #5 Thanksgiving What could possibly be stressful about a family gathering to eat some turkey and watch some football? Hopefully, you have been through enough Thanksgivings to pick up on my sarcasm in the previous question. The turkey and football are definitely effective stress reducers in their own right, provided the Lions play a competitive game. The turkey provides a scientifically engineered excuse to skip forced family conversations and doze off for a while. #4 Finals For students, it's make or break time. For parents, it signals time to prepare your home for their summer or extended return home. There is a good chance that their finals will go well and all their extensive fretting and preparation will have paid off. Just like any other stressful day or situation, there is a period of stress release expected. Do your poor, over achieving student a favor and foot the tab for a night out (given they are 21 or older of course!) #3 January 4th Researchers have pinpointed January 4 to be the most stressful day of the year. They say that the perfect storm of cold weather, economic gloom, and the end of Christmas cheer will leave many temporarily sad and depressed. Judi James, a psychologist and expert in communications and body language, said:"January can be one of the most stressful times of the year between sale shopping and recovering from the excesses of the party season, which can stimulate negative behaviors such as rising tension, stress levels and blood pressure." #2 Tax Day April 15th. Many of us taxpaying, ever tax write off searching adults know this day all too well. Consider yourself lucky if you or your highly accredited tax professional has decided that a return is headed your way. For those who have to scrounge up funds to meet the deadline experience a lot more stress leading up to this day. April 15th isn't just stressful for tax payers; it takes a toll on all those involved in the process. Immediately move this day to the #1 most stressful day if it has resulted or results in an audit. #1 Christmas As parents, you most likely guessed this one. But even without highly expecting children to shop for, Christmas is easily the most stressful time of the year. Scouring malls and department stores looking for the latest and greatest gifts can leave you physically and emotionally exhausted. If it isn't finding the perfect gift to please the loved or hated one you're shopping for, it's the management of available cash or credit to purchase for all of those on your list. Shopping is only half of the holiday battle as you will still have to attend a "joyous" family gathering or worse yet, host the event yourself. |
| By: Jorge Perez | |
The idea of undergoing any cancer treatment can be difficult, which is why Dr. Jorge Perez and his team strive to offer immediate Advanced Cancer Care to patients and their families.
"I work personally with patients and their families and collaborate closely on disease management," said Dr. Perez. " I want all of my patients to beat their cancer, and I will do everything that I can to help them restore their health." The team prides itself on its personal approach, and SNCC patients become part of our extended family of cancer warriors and survivors. "We are here to help," said Dr. Perez. "While you are in our care, we want you to feel like you have a friend -- and a resource that can help connect you with information, support, ideas or just an ear to listen." And the best feedback we can hear is that our patients felt supported throughout the process. "I feel very blessed that the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center has been helping me fight my spreading breast cancer," said SNCC patient and South Lake Tahoe resident Kathy B. "Dr. Perez and his staff are very supportive, inspirational, professional and secure. An illness like mine makes life difficult every day, but being able to communicate and stay focused on my medications helps me stay strong and encouraged to continue with all my treatments. Thank you with all my heart and soul." Preventive Measures Treatment and early detection is what has given the millions of breast cancer survivors their best chance at beating cancer. To reduce your risk of breast cancer: * Increase your level of physical activity * Maintain a healthy weight and diet * Decrease the consumption of alcohol * Talk with your doctor about ways to avoid Combined Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Risk Factors Many factors contribute to the risk of developing breast cancer -- gender, age, family history and race among them. * Breast cancer occurs nearly 100 times more often in women than in men. Men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer, but they have a far greater risk developing Prostate Cancer. * Two out of three women with invasive cancer are diagnosed after age 55. * If your mother, sister, father or child has been diagnosed with breast cancer, the risk of you developing breast cancer increases, especially if your relative was diagnosed before the age of 50. * It is unknown as to why, but breast cancer is more common in Caucasian women. Bio: Keep in mind: You only have control over some aspects of your risk factors. Sierra Nevada Cancer is here to help if you are diagnosed, with facilities and treatments that will encourage healing in your battle against cancer. For more information about breast cancer, click here. http://www.sierranevadacancer.com/news/focus-breast-cancer |
| Thanks to remarkable improvements in cancer detection, care and research, millions of women are surviving breast cancer today. Our last post talked about treatment options and detection methods. This time, we're talking about the role of personal care when diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as preventive measures and risk factors. |
Military Operators, Law Enforcement Professionals, and Prepared Citizens Serious About Building Tactical Muscle
Special Report by Joseph Arangio, Tactical Strength and Conditioning Coach| By: Pedro Gonzalez | |
Mental health is as important as physical health. Still, millions of Americans suffer with various types of mental illness and mental health problems, such as social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, addiction to drugs and alcohol, and personality disorders. Mental illness and psychological disorders have good treatment options with medications, psychotherapy, or other treatments.
Mental health concerns everyone. It affects our ability to cope with and manage change, life events and transitions such as bereavement or retirement. All human beings have mental health needs, no matter what the state of their psyche. This book is written specifically for those who want to have an introduction to mental health, mental illness and mental health problems. It is written in simple language from a person that is curious about the subject and wants to share with you his research. My curiosity about what makes certain people successful, drove me into the road of mental health. I am not an expert in the subject of mental illness ad treatments, thus before any actions to self-treat or self-diagnose your mental health status you should consult with a qualified physician who can properly diagnose and treat any potential mental illnesses. What became clear to me is that there is more to good health than just a physically healthy body: a healthy person should also have a healthy mind. A person with a healthy mind should be able to think clearly, should be able to solve the various problems faced in life, should enjoy good relations with friends, colleagues at work and family, and should feel spiritually at ease and bring happiness to others in the community. Why should you be concerned about mental illness? As mentioned earlier, our mental health affect how we perceive many aspects of our lives. It is an integral part of our whole health. There are many reasons why you need to be concerned about mental illnesses.: • Because they affect us all. It is estimated that one in five of all adults will experience a mental health problem in their lifetime. • Because they are a major public health burden. Studies from nearly every corner of the world show that as much as 40% of all adults attending general health care services are suffering from some kind of mental illness. • Because they are very disabling. Even though the popular belief is that mental illnesses are less serious than physical illness, they do in fact produce severe disability. They can also cause death, as a result of suicide and accidents. The World Health Report from the World Health Organization in 2001 found that four out of the ten most disabling conditions in the world were mental illnesses. Depression was the most disabling disorder, ahead of anemia, malaria and all other health problems. • Because mental health services are very inadequate. Specialists spend most of their time caring for people who suffer from "severe mental disorders" (‘psychoses’). These are quite rare, but are also the very diseases that the community associates with mental illness. Most people with the much commoner types of mental health problems, such as depression or alcohol problems, would not consult a mental health specialist. • Because mental illness leads to stigma. Most people with a mental health problem would never admit to it. Those with a mental illness are often discriminated against by the community and even their own family. • Because mental illness can be treated with simple, relatively inexpensive methods. This is the good news! It is true that many mental illnesses cannot be ‘cured’. However, many physical illnesses, such as cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure and rheumatoid arthritis, are also not curable. Yet, much can be done to improve the quality of life of those who suffer these conditions and the same applies to mental illness. It is important to understand mental health so we can help ourselves and our loved ones. The stigma often associated with the many forms of mental illnesses is very real. For example, many people with bipolar disorder or other mental illnesses are afraid to share their condition with other people for fear of ridicule or judgment. The stigma is so real in fact many will avoid telling friends or family of their mental condition. Many people with bipolar disorder face stigma and discomfort from well-meaning friends and family members that don't really understand bipolar disorder. It is common for patients with bipolar disorder to feel misunderstood. Unfortunately even many health care providers carry with them a biased attitude toward bipolar patients. Many have a difficult time focusing on the real reason a person is in their office. Instead they focus on the mental health issue. Here are some small steps patients and family members can take to help overcome the stigma associated with mental illness: * Always accept your condition for what it is. * Never attempt to hide your condition for fear that others will be un-accepting or misunderstand you. * Educate friends and family. Direct them to a number of sites that help explain bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses. Great reference sites include the National Alliance on Mental Illness. * Confidently explain that one if five people suffers from some form of mental illness or another. * Remember that you are more an insider than you realize. * One out of every five of your friends, acquaintances or associates likely suffers from some form of mental illness. -Use support groups to help bolster your self-confidence and promote your inner peace and well-being. If you are interested in learning more about mental health, I have compiled an easy to read and understand e-book "Understanding Mental Health" were I cover types, causes, and treatments available. |
| Pedro Gonzalez Husband, Father. Author. Coach, Business and Financial Consultant. Incisive interest in wealth building and personal development. Blog: http://ow.ly/8vJvL Recent Ebook: Understanding Mental Health http://ow.ly/8tErj |
| By: Jasmine Montford |
Christmas is a time of goodwill, good cheer and good times with family and friends. Christmas songs are sung, Christmas dishes and desserts are shared, and Christmas decorations are put up in advance of Christmas Day. Well, why stop there when you can also share funny Christmas stories with family and friends gathered in the family home?
Think of these Christmas-themed funny short stories as your family’s new tradition for the holidays and, thus, add more fun, more laughter and more levity to the special occasion. While gathered around the dining table on Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day, a few selected members of the group will tell humorous short stories about Santa Claus and his elves, angels and shepherds, and even about the experiences of family and friends during Christmas. With these funny Christmas stories, a few rules must be observed so that everybody can enjoy the tall tales. Keep in mind that Christmas is supposed to be a happy occasion so it is important to respect other people’s sensibilities especially about the beloved Christmas characters. For example, the funny short stories must not touch on sexual subjects since kids are around – perhaps, these kinds of jokes can be saved for when the kids are asleep. It is also important to remember that Christmas is also a special religious occasion for many Christians. You will want to avoid making fun of certain religious symbols and icons (i.e., crosses, saints and Christ) unless you are absolutely sure that everybody within earshot of your irreverent funny Christmas stories sees these tales as just that – jokes that are designed to elicit laughter, not raise hackles. Otherwise, just avoid telling these tales to preserve the peace and goodwill of the season. What are the benefits of sharing funny Christmas stories, you may ask? After all, there are already songs and dances, food and drinks, and other traditions that make Christmas fun so there seems to be no need to add more to the season. Well, shared laughter strengthens relationships among parents and their children, among friends and acquaintances, and among husbands and wives – and isn’t Christmas all about strengthening the family and the community? So, share your funny Christmas-themed stories at the dinner table and watch how love, peace and goodwill flow among family and friends. |
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