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A few weeks ago there was an article printed in the Hometown Weekly entitled Top10 Reasons to 'Slow Down'. I began reading it thinking that I was going to read about the fast pace of today's world and why we should slow our lives down. I was surprised to read that the reasons to 'Slow Down' were related to driving your car slower. The article stated some very significant reasons why we should drive slower. However, I was still focusing on my initial reason for the article catching my eye. Here are some of the reasons we all need to slow down since the fast pace of today's life is extremely stressful and dangerous!
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Stress has been shown to cause physical and psychological health problems such as
- Migraine headaches
- Ulcers
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Weight gain or weight loss
- Back and neck pain
- Depression
- Joint pain
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Feelings of nervousness
- Chronic dissatisfaction with life
- Increased menopausal symptoms
- Stress and the fast pace of today's world are no doubt responsible for car accidents. Road rage is a direct result of stressed individuals.
- Slowing down creates more time for
- Family
- Fun/play
- Relaxation
- Reducing stress and anxiety can add years to your life.
It is true that there is more information today about stress and the effects it has not only the body but also the mind. However, people are still neglecting themselves and missing one of the most effective methods to deal with stress, namely, alternative therapies, such as Integrated Energy Therapy, acupuncture, and Shiatsu, just to name a few.
Stressful life situations are sometimes difficult to avoid. Alternative therapies are much more available today. Don't wait until it is too late. Take action and begin to feel relaxed, recharged, and grounded through alternative therapies.
By Karen Puglia
Appeared in Home Town Weekly
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