Trials have shown that at least 75% of all disorders start from emotional and stressful conditions or events.

(Scientifically proven - “Molecules of emotion” by Candice Pert)

When we are anxious or under pressure our bodies secrete chemicals into the blood stream that puts us on red alert (fight or flight mode)

It is an automatic reaction when we are feeling out of control, stressed, angry or emotionally upset.

The adrenal kicks in – and creates an explosion of hormones – it is an automatic response from the body to help you to deal with the situation i.e.: - an emergency.

This response also closes down some systems of the body to move energy to other systems to help you cope with the emergency or situation at the time.

• Shuts down digestive system and bladder
• Breathing, Heart rate and Blood pressure are increased.
• More blood is pumped to the muscles  

This reaction is ok if it is for an emergency (to stand and fight or run away) but harmful if this reaction is ongoing due to pressure or worry. Once the chemicals have been released they will remain in the body for some time and it can take several hours for the systems to come back on line again.

Nervous Disorders, Insomnia, Anxiety and Depression

Nervous Disorders - Many nervous disorders have mental rather than physical causes and so conventional medicine may not always be very helpful.

Alternative Complimentary therapies can be a good way to help with nervous disorders as they also encourage people to relax.

Depletion in some minerals and vitamins can have an effect on body performance.

Anxiety and stress can be experienced within any part of the mind/body complex, depending upon our own innate physical and emotional constitution.   One common problem is the weakening of the immune defence system, resulting in fatigue and susceptibility to every passing infection and allergy.  Stress and anxiety can also trigger skin problems, or exacerbate an existing condition such as acne and eczema.  We know that it will raise blood pressure and is a contributing factor in the development of heart disease.

It can also play havoc with the endocrine and reproductive systems, manifesting perhaps as severe PMS, low fertility (in men and women) thyroid dysfunction, maturity onset, diabetes and a whole host of other complaints.

The idea that stress is all bad is a misunderstanding. Unlike sheep, humans need a high amount of stimulation to motivate us and keep us going.  It sharpens our senses and helps us adapt to our environment.  Indeed without the ‘spice of life’ we begin to feel downhearted.  Stress only becomes a problem when it develops into distress, especially if the feeling is prolonged. 

Whether we are suffering from the strain of living in the fast track, or the burden of a monotonous existence, we feel we have no control over our life, and fear there is no way out, even though the spectrum of human emotion may seem infinitely broad (according to Dr. C. Norman Shealy – US Stress expert).  There are just four major feelings of distress and each stems from an attitude to FEAR – namely: anxiety, anger, guilt and depression.  All other negative feelings are actually synonyms of these four.

The secret of maintaining a sense of well being is to find just the right level of stimulation and relaxation to make life interesting and fulfilling, and of course this balance is different for each individual.

INSOMNIA

Most of us suffer from the occasional bad nights sleep, but for some people insomnia can become a debilitating condition, with one third of the population suffering at some stage of their life.  Insomnia is a condition in which the person cannot get to sleep or has difficulty in staying asleep. Insomnia is often caused by worry or stress.

Symptoms:

Difficulty in getting to sleep or difficulty in staying asleep

Poor quality of sleep – feeling of never slept

Leg twitching

Anxiety and Depression

A surprising large proportion of the adult population will be affected by anxiety or depression at some time in their lives. 

These two conditions are often associated with each other.  Everyone is anxious at some time, but excessive feelings of worry and doom can lead to serious physical and psychological problems, and so should be treated.

Symptoms:

There are many physical signs linked to these conditions. Any combination of the following symptoms may be present.

Unable to relax

Headaches

Palpitations – a rapid pulse,

Tightness in the chest

High blood pressure

Sleeplessness

Loss of appetite

Nausea

Diarrhoea

Light Headedness 

One of the warning signs of depression is a sudden loss of appetite.  Be sure to consult your medical doctor if you think that you may be suffering.

Constipation may also be the result of sluggish digestion or muscle tone and sometimes of stress or nervous tension.  It can also be a symptom of other conditions.

Stress build up acts like an internal explosion causing some of our body’s systems to fail. We often repress feelings and bottle them up.  When we do we can create emotional blockages that over time will create trauma and disease.

Stress can lead to a weakening of our body’s defence system (immune system) and we become more vulnerable to illness and disease.

Each individual reacts to stress in a unique way.
Mental Body reactions: -

• Inability to make decisions
• Poor memory/ concentration
• Panic
• Nervousness
•  As well as many other symptoms

Physical Body reactions: -

• Palpitations
• Headaches or Migraines
• Shakiness
• Exhaustion
• Stomach problems
• IBS
• Lethargic
• Allergies
• Colds, Flu etc.,
• Tension
• Immune and endocrine systems

Powerlessness turns raindrops into cloudbursts.

Molehills into mountains

Puddles into oceans

Confusion overlooks our resources

Stress Management allows people to regain order to their lives, and cope with day-to-day problems, using practical strategies, methods and applications for:

• Lifestyle
• Workload
• Relaxation
• Attributes 

It teaches you how to make the most of your time and resources.

It shows you new methods and techniques of relaxation with the option of Diet & Nutrition suggestions and relaxing therapies to rebalance the body.   

It can utilise Emotional and Cellular Healing (SER) releasing trauma and Post Traumatic Stress.