Breathing is an essential physiological function that cannot be switched off or postponed without severe consequences. David Blaine holds the current world record for breath-holding.  On the 30th April, 2008 he held his breath for 17 minutes and 4.4 seconds on the Oprah Winfrey Show.  Do not attempt to break his record unless you are [...]

If the following symptoms occur on a regular basis then they could be stress related and it is advisable to seek medical advice: Suffer from frequent headaches or migraines. Often feel fatigued and worn out. Fitful sleep. If awakened you find it difficult to fall asleep again. Lump in throat/difficult in swallowing. Experience digestive upsets. [...]

Susan Mohammad in an article titled Out of Work? Go Dumpster Driving makes the point that being out of work is not a death sentence as there are still many things that you can do without a job. Maintaining a Spirit of Advenure is an essential stress management tool when you encounter hard times. Make [...]

Hans Selye, one of the pioneers of stress research, wrote: Stress is essentially reflected by the rate of all the wear and tear caused by life. The wear and tear is unavoidable but it can be slowed down and managed. Cosmetic companies make a fortune selling products that mask or slow the ageing process but [...]

A relationship breakup can be extraordinarily stressful.  In many ways it is similar to the grief that can be experienced when someone dies. There are many reasons why the breakup of a relationship is so stressful. 1. The breakup forces us to make changes that we may not find desirable; 2. We can experience an [...]