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Stress is part of the body’s natural, protective response system. It can help you out of a dangerous situation, or make you perform better at work and in life. However, if stress is not managed properly it can have a negative effect on work, relationships and even your skin. Stress can cause aging, wrinkles, blemishes and even skin cancer. On the other hand, happiness can improve the blood flow causing a skin-glowing effect. Here are some of the affects of stress on your skin and what you can do to improve it.
Aging Skin
Were you greeted by the mirror this morning with dark, under-eye circles or wrinkles on your forehead? You might think that walking around with that frown is causing premature wrinkles. The truth is that when we don’t take time out of our busy schedules for ourselves, premature aging skin is a common problem. Unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise and lack of sleep are all reasons your face may start to take on an aged look. Exercise is a great stress beater releasing endorphins in the body ands or wrinkles on your forehead? You might think that walking around with that frown is causing in the body and giving you an instant high. It can also improve your mood, help with sleep habits and improve blood flow causing oxygenation for skin cells. Your health is worth at least 20 minutes a day to walk, run, dance or ride a bike to start improving your skin and overall health. Breathing exercises also improve skin by boosting oxygen levels. Try 20 minutes of meditation with cold teabags or a cold spoon under the eyes to relieve stress and minimize under-eye circles.
Acne and Eczema
Stress causes the body to produce a hormone called cortisol which makes your skin produce more oil causing acne. Take time out to care for your skin. Drying creams or lotions can help excess oil that causes blemishes. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your skin naturally. Stress causes pre-existing conditions, like eczema, to trigger flare-ups due to a lowered immune system which limits the body’s ability to fight off illnesses and limits the skin’s healing levels. What’s a fun way to improve your immune system? Laughter has much of the same effect as exercise, activating the immune system and even lowering blood pressure. Take time out for a movie night and watch a comedy.
Skin Cancer
A study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed that chronic stress combined with UV radiation caused suppression of the immune system. The tumors developed by the mice in the study were shown to be squamous cell skin cancers, a fairly common, non-melanoma cancer, which usually occurs on the face. Protect yourself from UV rays by wearing facial cream with at least SPF 15 every day. Recognize when you are stressed. Muscles will be tight and breathing might be labored. Calm yourself with your senses. Burn a candle: lavender and citrus are great aromatherapy stress relievers. Listen to soothing music. If you are not in to soothing calming sounds, that’s okay! Upbeat, high-energy music can also improve mood and decrease stress. Keep a journal and write positive thoughts before the start of each day.
The power of a positive attitude is underrated. Have some Chamomile tea before bed and have a good night’s sleep. Improve your body’s overall defenses with simple stress management techniques and taking time for yourself.
You can also check out the light therapy collection over at the BHI Store.
Cindi Lewis write for GLOSSY, a hair care and beauty products online retailer.
Stress affects your day-to-day life and can be detrimental to your health. At the same time controlling your stress is easier said than done. Short of medication there are various techniques that will effectively reduce your stress. Give the following methods a try.
1. Biofeedback. Hooked up to electric leads, biofeedback monitors your heart rate, skin temperature, blood pressure and breathing. These biological functions are signs of stress. By watching the readout of the bodily functions you can teach yourself to regulate and control them. Biofeedback is a proven anxiety and stress reducer that is also good for your health.
2. Meditation. The process of simply quieting your mind and in effect; relaxing. Researchers believe that daily meditation can significantly reduce stress and lower your blood pressure. Try sitting a quiet spot and not thinking for 20 minutes a day. It just might eliminate the incessant thoughts you are stressed about.
3. Massage. If you’ve ever experienced a massage then you know its relaxing power. Numerous studies show that massage and actual physical touch is responsible for decreasing cortisol levels to relieve stress. Some health care providers now cover massage therapy due to its positive impact on your health.
4. Hypnosis. Not only a cool trick at the fair but also a worthwhile therapeutic treatment. The benefits of hypnosis are two-fold. The process of hypnosis helps you to relax while you also train yourself to be less stressed or lead a less stressful lifestyle. You can either choose to see a professional hypnotist or learn easy methods to hypnotize yourself.
5. Yoga. It is all in the breath. Yoga involves athletic stretches and exercises based around focus and your breathing. The process is deeply relaxing and good for your body too. Yoga teachers claim that the moves restore the flow of energy in your body. Whether you believe this or not, yoga is an effective method to control stress. Try yoga only if you are physically fit enough for the exercises.
6. Art and crafts. Hobbies are an excellent way to take your attention of the daily stresses. Try an art class or buy a pottery wheel. Artists and hobbyists know that focusing all of your attention on a piece of art is a cathartic experience. Take up an art form for yourself and reap the benefits.
Don’t let stress control your life. Utilize these methods will help you to live healthier and stress free.
Matthew Sommer writes health tips and helps people to compare health insurance quotes.
Also try one of our relaxing sound machines or massagers over at the BHI Store.
It doesn’t matter if you’re traveling around the world or just revisiting a favorite holiday destination. Sometimes a few simple tips can protect your holiday from turning upside down. Continue reading »
Here in Western Pennsylvania we all want our Steelers to win this Sunday, but I didn’t know that our lives may depend on it! It turns out that we may be 15% (men) to 27% (women) more likely to have a heart attack if our team looses.
I have lived all over the United States.In 1997 and 1998, I working in Wisconsin when the Packers went to the Superbowl. In 2009 I was working in Pittsburgh, and I still live less than an hour from the city. I have to say, Pittsburgh and Green Bay fans are the most passionate I have ever seen, and if there is a risk of increase heart attack rates, this is the year.
The study below from USC warns Continue reading »
The title of this article made me suddenly want to breakout in song…”let’s talk about stress…baby, let’s talk about you and me…let’s talk about all the good things and the bad things that can be.”
Ok, right melody, wrong relaxation technique.
Maybe I am just trying to get you in the mood to talk about that dreaded S word…Stress. Do you know the American Institute of Stress and the Centers for Disease Control have reported that up to 90% of all illnesses are stress related? Yes, you heard me right, 90%. That means, to be perfectly blunt, that we are killing ourselves, worrying, obsessing and stressing ourselves into an early grave.
Sorry to be so morbid, but I have a dose of positive reality for you. Since we create our own stress–and yes, it’s true, our minds decide whether we will be calm or be stressed over circumstances and/or situations–we also have the power to remove stress. There are many ways to relieve stress, such as exercise, meditation, and yoga. But most of us don’t have the luxury of taking the time out from our busy lives to participate in these activities on a regular basis, and if you don’t use these methods regularly they really don’t do much good.
However, there is a solution, one that is convenient for those of you who have even the most hectic schedules. A small, handheld device, the emWave Personal Stress Reliever monitors your heart rhythms, confirming when you are in optimum psycho-physiological coherence mode. What does that mean in laymen’s terms? In just minutes, the emWave Personal Stress Reliever will teach you to breath correctly, returning your heart rate to its normal, healthy level, and your mind and body to its natural state of being–calm, content and relaxed.
emWave by HeartMath
Check it out today. emWave works in-the-moment and provides instant results. You can actually achieve better health, have more energy, improved emotional and mental clarity, and improve your performance and relationships.
Developed after years of research, the emwave from HeartMath provides a proven method to reduce stress.
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