Stress Can Ruin Your Day

 

Stress levels are at an all-time high today which can lower life expectancy and lead to preventable sickness and dis-ease. Natural disasters, rampant chronic health in our population, and the economy are just a few of the issues weighing on many of our citizens. This relentless pressure is challenging the resiliency of the minds and bodies of everyone, everywhere. Stress can ruin your day, your week, your year, your life─if you let it. The question is, how can you and your family stay physically and emotionally healthy so that you can deal with these issues in a constructive manner?

By now, most of us are aware of the impact our mind can have on our physical health. Messages communicating over our nerve system can affect the function of every cell of our body. Messages that are distorted due to interference from mental and physical stress, can distort our body’s ability to cope and thrive under stressful circumstances. This can cause immediate health problems and chronic health deterioration if not handled appropriately now.

Strategies

These strategies can help families and individuals limit the impact of stress and thrive during challenging times:

1. Don’t Panic─Certainly, this is sometimes easier said than done. This is true even though we all know that panic can make a tough situation worse. There is no doubt that we are all experiencing challenges in our lives right now. Let’s make the most of those challenges. Make and take the time each day to clear your mind. Focus on the things in your life that matter the most. Spend time in silence either meditating or refocusing your energy away from stress. This will enable you to focus on positive solutions and decisions that support the best outcomes for your life and your family’s life, now and in the future.
2. Don’t Numb Yourself─Many people who are challenged by stress turn to drugs, alcohol, and numbing medications as a way of coping with stress. While in some very severe instances this might provide a temporary relief, the side effects of these numbing agents can be worse for you than the stress itself. Many of these agents can cause chemical addictions that can haunt you for a lifetime. Reach out to friends and family members. Be sure to try everything else first.
3. Keep Your Stress Reaction in Check─Just as your mind can run wild in times of stress, so can your body have a chronic and constant stress reaction. These stress reactions can cause physical, mental, spiritual, and organic exhaustion that lead to immediate and chronic health problems. Chiropractors globally see millions of people who suffer from the negative impact of stress. Chiropractic care calms the nerve system and promotes immediate stress relief as well as long-term health and well-being. Removing the pressure from your nerve system and keeping the pressure off consistently will help you maintain a high level of energy and a high level of health. Chiropractic keeps your nerve system balanced and in check even when times are hard.

The Help You Need

Chiropractors want to provide much needed stress relief for the individuals and families in their community. For the month of October, Chiropractors across the country are supporting STRESS RELIEF MONTH. During this month, participating offices will provide a significant discount on New Patient Services and 1 complimentary adjustment in an effort to help people become more resilient.

Don’t wait for a crisis to force you to take action. Now is the time to handle the stress that you know is affecting your life. Find a 100 Year Lifestyle® provider near you and mention this article. They are waiting to help you and your loved ones get your stress under control. Don’t let stress ruin another moment of your day!