Stress is unavoidable in the present scenario where everyone has to run around to squeeze a living and keep up with the rising cost of living. Some amount of stress, however, is actually beneficial since it provides that adrenalin rush to shake you from complacency. If you are complacent you are not likely to meet deadlines.

Continuous stress on the other hand can wreck one€™s life. Stress, especially when it is internalized, causes mental and physical problems. Coping with stress is not difficult provided you know certain simple ways of natural stress relief.

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Originally posted 2008-08-15 17:22:06.

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There are certain unassailable characteristics of existence and among them there are two that are fairly common for all. The fact that change is inevitable and that change is likely to cause stress is almost a €˜given€™ in life today. Events, circumstances and people that make us happy at a certain specific time stop having that magical affect on us after some time. Even the happiness that we receive from accomplishing goals, acquiring material possessions and attaining status in life is temporary. All these aspects are bound to change with time and events that provided relaxation and happiness themselves become the source of stress.

Continuous emotional stress can be caused by the manner in which we think and the decisions that we choose to make. Constant stress can incapacitate you, sometimes permanently. It can cause physical and mental disorders including anxiety, gastric problems, back pain, depression, fatigue, tension headaches, weight gain/loss and cardiovascular diseases.

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Anxiety and panic attacks

Anxiety and Panic Disorders are becoming more and more common in modern life. Although exact figures are hard to come by, it is estimated that up to 6.5% of the population has suffered from a diagnosable Anxiety Disorder, while many more people struggle with uncomfortable and distressing symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Prescription drugs are too often the the treatment of choice for the vast majority of people suffering from anxiety and panic attacks.

Some examples of prescription drugs used to treat anxiety are Diazepam, Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Inderol, Clonidine, Imipramine or Wellbutrin. There are many others.

While all of the above psychiatric drugs have undergone clinical trials and have been found to be effective to varying degrees in controlling anxiety and panic attacks, patients are not always properly educated as to the dangers of long term use.

What is PureCalm?

PureCalm combines the soothing properties of Melissa Officinalis, with those of Lavender and Passiflora Incarnata, bringing you relief from anxiety, stress, irritability and nervous tension.

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The unfortunate reality of modern life is that stress is unavoidable. As one moves along in life one meets stressful situations at every nook and corner, howsoever careful one may be. It is difficult to avoid stress caused by daily traffic jams, domestic problems, a new relationship or an old one, kids and a variety of other situations. Unavoidability of stressors, however, is no reason to be complacent and you should not let stress affect your overall health.

Stress relief products like stress balls, punch bags, relaxation music and games target stress relief by distraction and basically temporary in nature. Relieving stress permanently without outside help is entirely in your own hands. However, you do need to have a fair amount of commitment on your behalf. Before you take up one or more ways to relieve stress it would help to understand some basics of stress.

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When an individual appraises a situation or an event as threatening, the sympathetic part of the autonomic nervous system signals the adrenal glands to release hormones. These hormones in turn energize the body in various ways so that the body is prepared to confront or escape the threat.

Reversal to a normal relaxed state is of utmost importance because a continued state of alertness can cause numerous physical and mental illnesses.

Most of the stress that we feel is caused due to the daily pressures of everyday living. These include circumstances pertaining to jobs, finances, health and relationships. Medication is not indicated for the management of most of these daily hassles.

There are many natural ways of coping with stress but the irony is that many people prefer medication as they find it a convenient and shorter route for managing stress.

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