Stress - The 21st Century Epidemic

Are you suffering from stress? Do you experience any of the following symptoms:

How can I help

Ancient practices applied to modern day living - helping you to deal with a stressful busy life.

A series of sessions that will use a mix of coaching, body work and training (Yoga, Chi Kung and Mediation) to help you reduce your stress and learn to unwind. Contact me to book.

What is Stress

When we are placed under pressure or feel in danger the body responds to help us cope. Adrenaline is produced by the adrenal glands which give you a physical boost so you can focus, run or do what ever is needed to quickly solve the situation.

It has the following effects:

This is very useful when you need to run away or get something done quickly but if this goes on without relief you can start to suffer long term physical and mental ill effects, Backache, IBS, skin complaints, infertility, ongoing niggly illnesses, insomnia, depression, the list is endless.

Food Issues

Could your issues with food be caused by stress? Do you suffer some IBS or non-specific digestive complaints. Does your condition get worse when you are very busy, rushed or under pressure? The underlying physical state of stress is to put the whole of the digestive track onto the back burner which ok while you run away from a tiger but not great if this happens day in day out.

Contact me to discuss how we create a treatment program to help you relax and improve your wellbeing from the inside out.

Check out this simple little video from the BBC for an informative and light hearted explanation on stress you tube