Kick the habit

For many people, tobacco is their friend. It claims to help with reducing stress, relaxing, alleviating boredom or boosting confidence. How can a stimulant help you relax? It doesn’t. Would you have a can of energy drink to wind down? Of course not! Cigarettes offer a very short, temporary relief Read more…

What is a panic attack?

Panic attacks are an exaggerated response to danger, stress or excitement.The symptoms can suddenly appear and include things such as a racing heartbeat, feeling faint, sweating or shaking, feeling sick, shaky legs, trouble breathing or nausea. During an attack, you may fear that they’re having a heart attack, that you’re Read more…

Beat Stress

Stress causes the body to release the hormone cortisol, which is produced by the adrenal glands. It has been known for years that elevated cortisol levels interfere with learning and memory, lower immune function and bone density, cause weight gain, increase blood pressure and cholesterol, reduce libido, and cause heart Read more…