Stress Management
Research shows that when DNA is placed in a container it changes shape according to the thoughts and emotions of researchers. Negative thoughts and emotions have also been found to depress the immune system by increasing the body's production of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, whereas happy thoughts and emotions strengthen the immune system by increasing production of immune builders such as DHEA, endorphins, interferon, interluken and imipramin. Clearly if DNA is affected so profoundly by mental and emotional states, then logically all cells, organs and body systems are likewise affected by stress. In addition to depressing the immune system, excessive stress can also increase the heart rate, blood pressure and free radical production, reduce testosterone production, deplete nutrients, slow digestion, overwork adrenal glands, and can reduce the PH to an acidic state within minutes.Everyone has been or will be "stressed out" at some point in their lives, but due to these and other detrimental health effects of excess stress on the entire body, it is important to learn how to manage and reduce all forms of stress (including spiritual, astral, emotional, mental and physical stress):
All eight health factors play a vital role in stress reduction and management.
Additional stress reduction methods may include aromatherapy, yoga, tai chi, even sex or laughter.
Taking personal responsibility for our own perspectives, emotions, thoughts and actions is empowering in that one's own happiness need not depend on the
actions of others, as we ourselves have the power to make our lives pleasant... or miserable. Expecting others to make us happy only sets us up for
disappointments anyway, because we are not in control of what others do. We ourselves are, for the most part responsible for the lives we choose to lead,
though we must also balance this knowledge with the understanding that we all make mistakes along the way and not one of us is perfect, nor expected to be.
Keep in mind that obstacles lay in our path not to knock us down, but to provide us with opportunities to find solutions, to learn from our mistakes and
experiences, and to pass on the wisdom gained from our experiences to future generations.