The woman's guide to stress relief in 7 easy steps
By: Deborah Mitchell
Edition: St. Martin's paperbacks edition.
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
ISBN-13: 9781250026293
Subjects: Stress management for women
Description: "What is stress--and how do I manage it?" "Why is stress different for women than it is for men?" "How does stress impact my body, mind, and spirit?" "Am I at risk for stress-related health problems?" "What are my treatment options?" "How can I reduce stress--naturally?" The women's guide to stress relief in 7 easy steps includes: A complete stress management plan --Simple, stress-reducing techniques that can help you reduce, manage, and even eliminate stress in your life--and put you on the path toward peace and calm. Includes checklists for self-examination and tips for avoiding triggers. The most up-date research --what medical professionals have learned about stress: the anatomy and natural process of stress; how it affects you and your health; and why you should find new ways to keep it at bay. Stress-related health care --how to lower risks to your heart and cardiovascular system, hormones, stomach and digestion, and immune system. Day-to-day stress buster tips for reducing stress levels at home and at work--from communing with nature, social event-planning, and creative self-expression to breathing therapy, guided imagery, and the most important practice of all: sleep. Dozens of women share their ideas. Professinal treatment options --when and where to seek professional assistance, therapy, or medication.
Notes: "A Lynn Sonberg Book."

Includes bibliographical references.