by admin | Jun 13, 2014 | health |
Check out this fascinating study from the University of Texas at Austin about how high levels of the stress hormone cortisol play a crucial role in blocking testosterone’s influence on competition and domination. As the press release explains — the findings, available online in Hormones and Behavior — show that “when cortisol, a hormone released in the body in response to threat, increases, the body is mobilized to escape danger, rather than respond to any influence that testosterone is having on...
by admin | Jun 13, 2014 | health |
If you’re like most of us, stress gets the upper hand more often than you’d like. But wouldn’t it be nice to just easily stop stress right in its tracks? On this Mother’s Day weekend, it’s my pleasure to share a very simple “I Am, Relaxed Technique” that you can use no matter where you are or who you’re with. Here’s all you do if you’re stressed, overworked, overwhelmed or even annoyed with your loved ones. Just quickly shut your eyes if you can — don’t do this while driving though. (If you’re with people, just do this with your eyes open.) Take a deep breath in while inwardly thinking, “I Am.” Then hold your breath to the count of 3. Then exhale slowly while thinking “Relaxed.” Repeat 3 times. It’s that simple. As my patients have found, this “I Am, Relaxed Technique™” works wonders. It calms you down and takes you out of your frantic frame of mind. As many of you may know, that simple technique is only one of many that I teach, as you can discover here. For instance, in my Don’t Mess With Stress to Kick Sugar Program — presented by my friend sugar expert Connie Bennett — you can learn my easy: Cookie-Cutter Technique™ (one of my favorites) Hand-Over-Heart Technique™ (a wonderful one to use when you’re with other people) Late-Night, Prevent-Pig-Out Technique™ (this comes in mighty handy when your loved ones are all in bed and sweets seem to “call out” to you) Anyhow, in honor of Mother’s Day, you and your mom can get these tips and other valuable pointers for...
by admin | Jun 13, 2014 | health |
Learn how to manage Stress during Dr. Jill’s radio interview. Total Lifetime Fitness Radio Network interviewed Dr. Baron about stress management techniques. In the interview she discusses some of the causes of stress, the symptoms of stress, and techniques we can use right now to help us manage our stress. Check out the interview by clicking on the link below:...
