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Chronic Stress

...our series on "Chronic Stress" Part 1: An Introduction I have studied the effects of chronic stress for the past few years, both in my psychology major and currently as part of what will be my Master degree thesis... Let's face it, stress is a part of daily life. But how much is too much? This subject is one of the most important of ones that should be made aware to the public... CHRONIC STRESS! Now I am not talking about a little life stress, everyone has a little.And some stress is good (such as working out or riding a roller coaster for the thrill of it)  But constantly being worried, upset, or miserable over something (or everything) everyday of your life can cause more health issues than you think, INCLUDING atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), fat accumulation and distribution, chromosome damaage, even brain (yes BRAIN) damage.  But you don't have to take just MY word for it. When it comes to experts on the effects of chronic stres

Health and Wellness

This is our section on food, nutrition, environment, damage and the aging process; and how these elements synergistically affect you, your body, and your over-all health and well-being. Plus we will give you the inside info on how you can halt, prevent, and possibly reverse some damages already done.   UPDATED 4/17/13   CHEMICALS, NUTRITION, AND WHY OUR COUNTRY IS  BECOMING INCREASING ILL. Forget everything you know about your food, and nutrition. We are going to give you the "real deal" about what you are putting into your mouth... "Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine thy food." Hippocrates  (Father of Modern Medicine, 370BC) The Beginning: The Agricultural Industry   It's very simple...our food is deficient in nutrients. It is safe to say, that makes us nutrient deficient. But where does all this start? From the "ground" UP!   A simple formula:  Our soil is toxic and deficient in minerals. There are several