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Well if there was any doubt still in your mind that stress and illness went together then you will want to read this. While study after study has shown that stress causes physical side effects to health, many people still refuse to address the sources of chronic stress in their lives.

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter.  GABA functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter and it helps to induce calmness, relaxation and aid with sleep problems.

With the approach of the New Year many of us will begin thinking about how we want the next year of our lives to look.  New Years is a great time for making changes and moving towards a healthier lifestyle.  Below are the top five most important changes you can make in order to improve your health and increase your lifespan.

Anxiety can be a very serious and challenging ailment.  If you have ever had a panic attack or suffer from more generalized anxiety you'll know just how debilitating it can be.  Learning therefore to help reduce the symptoms and lesson the feeling of panic and anxiety is certainly a worthy pursuit.

The mind-body connection is increasing being studied as a potent force for activating and maintaining good health.  More than simply a set of flaky words or ideas, this powerful force is being investigated by the scientific community and leading health experts.  So far the results are promising.

When it comes to unwinding after a busy day, many people slump themselves in front of the television or computer.  While this might feel like a good way to relax and let go of the days concerns, this can actually be counter-productive.

Hypertension or high blood pressure refers to the state whereby the pressure with which the blood presses against the blood vessel walls is higher than normal.  This occurs based upon several factors.  These factors include an increased output from the heart, resistance of the blood flow in the vessels, the volume of blood, and the state of the blood in relation to the various organs.

Hatha yoga is a type of yoga that was introduced by Yogi Swatmarama.  Swatmarama was a Hindu sage that lived in India during the fifteenth century. 

When it comes to stress, most of us assume that this is a natural state and simply part of living in this world.  While this may on some level be the case (most of us are unable to escape to a peaceful mountain top somewhere), it is nevertheless wrong to assume that this is natural.  In fact, our bodies are not designed to withstand prolonged and continuous stress.  This is why t

So you may be tired of hearing about all the health reasons why you need to lose that tummy flab or drop a pant size by next month, but there are also some less banal reasons for losing weight.  Although the health benefits of getting in shape are many and have been listed ad nauseam, there are also some less commonly cited reasons for getting fit.

While we may all want to age gracefully, many of us will nevertheless continue to do what we can in order to slow down the process.  Premature aging isn’t just about fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin, but it can also have a negative effect on one’s overall health as well.  Aging dramatically affects one’s health as well as one’s vanity.

For some people the warm up period of a workout is simply a waste of time that cuts into time they’d rather be spending doing the ‘real’ workout.  However, according to recent research, not only does warming up help to prevent injury and problems down the road, but it is also essential to improved performance.  Warming up is not simply a way to get yourself into the exercise frame of

Stress is increasingly a major component of modern life.  In recent studies up to half of all respondents have said that stress plays a difficult role in their lives.  With more and more busy work schedules, family obligations and chores squeezed into tighter time frames, stress is truly wreaking havoc on many people’s lives.

It can be difficult in our society to go a day without having to shake somebody's hand. It is not just the mark of a greeting, but often represents the first impression you give another of yourself. For this reason there is often much ado about grip, strength, eye contact, and number of pumps.

Taurine, recently popularized due to its extensive use in energy drinks, is actually a semi-essential amino acid which can be found in the heart, white blood cells, skeletal muscles, and the central nervous system. Although Taurine acts as a building block for all amino acids, it is markedly different than other amino acids because it is not a part of proteins.

Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a syndrome which involves gastric acids from the stomach flowing back up into the esophagus, causing an often intense burning sensation and considerable discomfort in the chest. Fortunately there are many things one can do to mitigate the effects of acid reflux disease.

The modern city life is one characterized by great entertainment, communication, and convenience. It is also unfortunately characterized by stress, a condition which is normal and even beneficial in moderate amounts, but extremely harmful in excess.

Stretching is an often overlooked, though extremely crucial, component of a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of stretching are numerous, and combine to give you a general all-round good feeling. For one, stretching increases your flexibility, making you more comfortable in your body and helping you to conserve your energy more effectively when moving around.

Besides water, tea is by far the most consumed beverage in the world, and has been so for over five thousand years. Tea has been a favorite of every human culture across the world and through time. It shouldn’t be very surprising, then, that tea is extremely healthy for us.

Stress is a complicated phenomenon which has conflicting characteristics. On the one hand, it is an absolutely crucial tendency built into us genetically because it often forces us to action. When impending disaster awaits humans rightly become anxious, it is this anxiety which drives us to prepare for the future and worry about the consequences of our actions and decisions.

Have you adopted Ginseng into your health routine? There are a surprising number of ways to consume the ginseng root and experience its many health benefits. 

Do you feel that you have hit a plateau in your weight loss efforts? Are you finding that what was previously working for you before is no longer achieving the same results? There are several ways in which we could be slowing down, or even stopping, our weight loss progress.

Did you know that only 1% percent of us ever live our entire lives without experiencing a headache at some point? What about migraine headaches? According to a study approximately 25% of women and 8% of men will have a migraine at some point in their life time.

Balance is something that we all struggle to maintain in everyday life. With our busy schedules, family responsibilities and lists of to-do’s that just keep getting longer and longer by the day we need to find ways to reestablish basic balance. How do we not only keep up with life but bring balance to everything we do?

Meditation is about learning to become present in the moment. Being present in your life and having a calm mind are essential to optimal health. A quiet mind however is not something all of us can make happen automatically. If you’ve never taken the time to meditate or perhaps you are struggling with meditation here are some ways to improve upon this in your life.

Pets are our best friends and confidants; not only are they a part of our lives but a part of our families. Ask any pet owner about how their pet plays a role in their lives and expect that they will have many stories to share about how their lives have been enriched.

There are many benefits of massage particularly with the host of health problems facing people today. Whether you are an athlete, someone living with chronic pain, or just someone who spends a lot of time seated or in a similar position with stiff muscles, you can benefit in many ways from massage therapy.

Massage therapy treatments can:

Tai chi is an ancient technique for health and relaxation.  Tai chi, literally, ‘supreme ultimate fist’ or ‘meditation in motion’ is, as the name suggests, used for meditation and physical and emotional strength and relaxation.  It is one of the internal Chinese martial arts

Most of us know by now that stress and anger have a negative impact on our overall health and wellbeing.  Not only do these emotions affect our emotional health and sense of peace, but they also affect our bodies on a very physical level.  When we get angry a host of physiological responses take place in our bodies and these changes have longer lasting effects.

Being in beautiful surroundings has long been known to have a beneficial impact on your overall health.  Calm and serene surroundings can help alleviate stress, worry and anxiety and can therefore reduce both emotional and physical illness.  Making your home and even place of work one of feng shui bliss will help you