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Eric Bakker Naturopath » Articles » Stress and Insomnia

Stress is a natural human emotion that affects everyone at some point in their lives. In truth, the human body is built to recognise and respond to stress. Your body develops physical and mental responses in response to changes or difficulties (stressors). That's what stress is. Your body's stress responses assist it in adapting to new surroundings. Stress can be beneficial in that it keeps us attentive, motivated, and prepared to avoid danger. A stress reaction, for example, may help your body work harder and stay awake longer if you have an important test coming up. When stressors persist without reprieve or moments of relaxation, it becomes a problem.

Muscular Tension Is Common With Stress

Do you suffer with a sore lower back, tight neck and shoulders or have tension headaches regularly? What I’ve noticed is that many people I’ve seen with chronic illness of several years duration also complain of sore and tight muscles,...

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Stress Is A Nervous System Reaction

Does it feel like you are drowning in stress? You are not the only one!  Many aspects of life, including work, relationships, and financial concerns, can induce stress. And, when you're worried, it might make it difficult to deal with...

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Lack Of Sleep Can lead To A Shorter Life

Do you know somebody who boasts that they can get by on only a few hours of sleep a day? According to a leading neuroscientist from Oxford University, Professor Russel Foster, People who make such claims should be stigmatized like...

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Why Am I Always Tired and Stressed?

  Why Am I Always Tired and Stressed? Are you always tired and stressed? Have you ever wondered why you feel so tired, even after a full night of sleep? You’re not alone. Many people experience exhaustion upon waking or...

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Learn From Yesterday, Live For Today, Plan For Tomorrow

There is nothing wrong about thinking of the past, enjoying your achievements, but remain focused always on the present - it's the world you live in right now. Many people daydream and think about what happened some time ago, what...

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Healthy Adrenal Glands Improve Survival In Breast Cancer

The Link Between Cortisol and Breast Cancer Survival   A compelling study has highlighted a significant connection between cortisol variation and breast cancer survival. Researchers found that fluctuations in salivary cortisol throughout the day in patients with metastatic breast cancer...

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