Stress is part of life
Everyone experiences occasional stress. There is however a problem when stress becomes chronic and a part of your everyday life which leads to Adrenal Fatigue. What is important is identifying causes of stress, acknowledging it and it’s affect on us and then our management skills and abilities.
In today’s modern world stress can come in many forms such as:
- Interpersonal relationship struggles be it marriage issues, extended family or at the office
- Health concerns – Dealing with personal or family ill health, disease / cancer. Losing a loved one (human or pet)
- Financial concerns – loosing a job, taxes, buying a new car, having an accident, getting a traffic / speeding ticket, buy / selling / losing a home
- Major life events such as getting married, getting divorced, buying / selling a home, new job or losing a job
- Getting the kids fed, dressed and off to school in time
- The roadway traffic jams on our way to work
- Balancing work and family life – shuffling kids to sports practice and the many other activities to keep our kids growing and engaged
- 3 Phases of Stress Response
Thinking that it will just go away is a common mistake. The cause of chronic sleep disturbances is complex and often require a multi-approach that might include:
- Homeopathic herbal remedies
- Aromatherapy
- Dietary supplements
- Prescription and Over-the-Counter drug evaluation consultation
- Thyroid Function testing and therapies
- Hormone testing and therapies
- Nutritional Counseling
- Acupuncture
- Massage Therapy
- Mental and/or Family Counseling
- Stress Management Guidance
- Increase Physical and Relaxation Activities
- Yoga
- Run, Jog, any physical activity you enjoy that gets the body moving
- Meditation
- Effective Rest and Sleep
