By Michele Elaine Hood at Citysearch January 02, 2011
Ashley worked in tandem with Dr. Kim Scott during my pregnancy. I cannot say enough good things about the both of them :) They are compassionate, wonderful medical professonals who were always available to me whenever I had a question or concern. I like the fact that Ashley and Dr. Kim are moms, also - it was a comfort to know that they had that extra knowledge. I would (and have) recommended the Women's Group of Franklin to several of my friends. They are lovely, attentive and extremely good at what they do! ...read more
WebMD Home Health&Balance Center Health & Balance GuideEmail a FriendSavePrint ArticleHealth & BalanceTools & ResourcesSymptoms of Adult ADHDQuiz: Truth About HangoversSaving Time With OrganizationYoga for RelaxationCan Anxiety Cause Bedwetting?Doggie Teeth Cleaning: Really?Font size:AAAShare this:The Effects of Stress on Your BodyStress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses.Stress is a normal part of life. Many events that happen to you and around you -- and many things that you do yourself -- put stress on your body. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts.The Stress Management DietHow Does Stress Affect Health?The human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert and ready to avoid danger. Stress becomes negative when a person faces continuous challenges without relief or relaxation between challenges. As a result, the person becomes overworked and stress-related tension builds.Stress that continues without relief can lead to a condition called distress -- a negative stress reaction. Distress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping. Research suggests that stress also can bring on or worsen certain symptoms or diseases.Stress also becomes harmful when people use alcohol, tobacco, or drugs to try and relieve their stress. Unfortunately, instead of relieving the stress and returning the body to a relaxed state, these substances tend to keep the body in a stressed state and cause more problems. Consider the following:Forty-three percent of all adults suffer adverse health effects from stress.Seventy-five percent to 90% of all doctor's office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints.Stress can play a part in problems such as headaches, high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, skin conditions, asthma, arthritis, depression, and anxiety.The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) declared stress a hazard of the workplace. Stress costs American industry more than $300 billion annually.The lifetime prevalence of an emotional disorder is more than 50%, often due to chronic, untreated stress reactions. ...read more
By Health and Harmony Integrative Bodywork May 07, 2012
Growing interest in natural health, holistic health or alternative medicine, has resulted in healthcare education expanding to include training in natural health and nutrition. There are hundreds of accredited natural healing programs offered by colleges and universities around the world. Although pro... ...read more
Holistic health practitioners take a different approach to healing the body and mind than traditional western medical professionals do. In many cases you can benefit from seeing a holistic practitioner in addition to your regular doctor. Finding alternative therapists and practitioners isn't difficult. ...read more
