Prehistoric humans experienced several simultaneous physiological changes when threatened. These constituted a “fight or flight,” or stress, response to predator attacks or similar situations. The author notes: “However, in the... Read More

Ronald J Fisher and Caryn H Wichmann, Australian nutritionists and doctors of naturopathy, wrote "Manage Stress Response, End Depression" as a comprehensive primer for their patients and others suffering from depression. The... Read More

Many people don’t realize that stress can cause unpredictable results. Besides the obvious physical symptoms, stress can result in other actions that can be just as detrimental. Not recognizing the symptoms early can cause a person to... Read More

"Stress Wisely" is a thoughtful self-help book that calls self-examination critical to conquering stress. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe’s self-help book "Stress Wisely" suggests taking a holistic approach to one’s daily challenges. The book... Read More

Anyone who’s been in a traffic jam for even a few minutes can feel the effects of a stress level surge, but what happens when that edginess and tension linger throughout the day? Author Paul Huljich (Betrayal of Love and Freedom) knows... Read More

This book offers an encouraging affirmation that combating stress is literally a function of “mind over matter.” Contrary to some notions that stress is something external to the body, the author maintains that “stress begins in... Read More

For centuries, Chinese emperors, scholars, martial artists, and everyday citizens have perfected the use of qigong, a system that combines movement and breath with the aim of manipulating the body’s energy. Although every form of... Read More

If you change the way you think, you can change the way you feel. This is a common argument in self-improvement books these days, and one that forms the basis of Dr. Leslie Torburn’s Stop the Stress Habit: Change Your Perceptions and... Read More