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We live in a
world that is vastly different from our parents' world. Digital
technology has allowed our work life to invade what used to be
reserved for family, friends, rest, relaxation and the simple
pleasure of down time. The ever present cell phone, pager and
email takes work and the stress of our job with us everywhere
we go.
For many
years we have known that stress, particularly anger and
hostility, has an impact on heart disease, A person who
carries a lot of bad stress AND is also overweight, has a poor
diet, is sedentary, or is a smoker is a person with a very
high risk for a heart attack or stroke. Most risk factors for
coronary disease can be reduced, modified and, in some cases,
reversed.
Life
Practicesm helps us manage the bad stress in our
lives. The combination of moderate exercise, good sleep
habits, a healthy diet and simple stress management strategies
are the beginnings of a process that will bring control back
into your life. These basics also open the door for other
helpful practices like yoga, music therapy, meditation and
many other stress busters.
There are a
lot of expensive and complex ways to attack the stress in our
lives. What Life Practicesm teaches us is
much more practical and basic. Many solutions are at our
finger tip; a morning walk with a friend, five minutes of
quiet controlled breathing in the middle of the day, simple
stretching exercises, a good laugh.
Practice the
Life Practicesm basics. You will appreciate the
changes in your life and your heart will thank you, too.
I urge you to join Life Practice™.
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