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Natural Stress Relief
Dr. Wayne Neal
Stress
getting to you? It is the number one
reason patients come out of adjustment.
What can you do? Here are three
easy and natural ways to cope with the stress of life without a prescription.
Removing
the Knots
The first way to tell you’re stressed is by
feeling your shoulders. Are they tied in
knots? The shoulders,
or trapezius muscles attach to the neck, shoulder blades, and mid back.
Tension
causes the muscles to contract. Chronic
contractions of the muscles cause a build up of lactic acid. This forms a
trigger point and results in muscle spasms.
This can pull on the bones in the neck and pull you out of
adjustment. What can you do to prevent
this?
First,
find the tender point on the muscle using your opposite hand. It is usually where the red dot is in the
first picture. Gently apply pressure and
slowly increase the intensity. Though it
is sore, you will feel the muscle tension slowly release. Then, repeat on the opposite side. Traffic, sitting at the computer, and
standing in line are all perfect times to try this simple, but powerful
technique.
Warming Up and Chilling Out
Vitamin B-3 has an unusual way of helping you relax. It causes a vasodilatation response or
“flush” when you take it. A warm
tingling sensation starts at the head and slowly goes down the body as the skin
turns bright red. It warms you up and
at the same time causes a calming sense of relaxation. The “flush” lasts from a few minutes to about
an hour.
According to Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD vitamin B-3 has the ability to
increase the production of serotonin, which is commonly deficient among people
suffering from anxiety. Serotonin is the
feel good chemical in the brain. B-3 also helps the body break down lactic acid
which has been linked to anxiety and panic attacks.
Asking For Help From Above
A new study that was
conducted by
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage
to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
This short prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr is uttered by millions each day to deal with
the stress of life. Prayer is powerful
in the battle of stress. Another place I
turn to is the book of Psalms. King
David was a man who knew about stress, so you can relate to the Psalms he
wrote.
Final Word
These have worked wonders in my
life. I hope they help you to deal with
the stresses of life. Of course, make sure you are in adjustment because a spinal
misalignment can really get on your nerves!
For further information
on this topic, you may contact Dr. Neal at 770.952.5353, or by email at DrNeal@humberparkerson.com.
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January 2007 issue of The Highest Level
