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Staying Healthy During Times of Stress

by Laurie Leah Levine

Author of Spiritual Medicine

 

http://www.byregion.net/articles-healers/Healthy_Stress.html

 

With the world and government in such a state of uncertainty, it is

the time for us to stay focused on good health and on feeling

balanced. One of the ways to do this is by becoming more aware of how we are

feeling and by expressing any feelings we may be having and not

pushing them down in our bodies. It is so vitally important to stay

centered and balanced during times of stress and there are many ways

to do this.

 

Some of the following are practical and easy tools from my book,

Spiritual Medicine: Transform Your Health, Life and Relationships:

 

1. Get more oxygen into your body.

 

When we are feeling upset, fearful, and anxious or in pain we tend to

breathe very shallow and this just adds to the stress and tension in

our body/mind. Breathe in fully into your stomach and chest. Breathe

in peace, relaxation, love, joy and breath out any negativity, fear,

worry, anger, doubt, etc. Repeat this several times during the day

and especially when you are feeling stressed.

 

This type of breathing helps the body to release tension and also

aids in our ability to relax and focus within.

 

2. Stay in the present moment as much as you can.

 

It is easy to jump into the fear of the future or bad experiences

from the past and get caught up in it. This type of thinking does not

support our health and wellbeing. It aids in causing us to get sick

and out of balance. Become aware of each time you are not in the

moment and keep bringing yourself back to the now. Do not get caught

in the negativity of the news and media. Stay focused on the

positive.

 

One of the ways to do this is by prayer and being grateful for what

you do have in your life and for the people that you love. Do

something of service for another and something good for you today.

This is a good step toward maintaining good health.

 

3. Taking loving care of your body.

 

Eat healthy food and drink plenty of purified water. It is easy in

times of stress and worry to start eating unhealthy and falling into

addictive patterns like eating lots of sugar, drinking more alcohol,

smoking etc.

 

This is the most important time to love, nurture and care for your

self. One of the ways to check to see if we love ourselves is to ask the

question: Is thinking this thought or taking this action loving

myself? If it is not, start to do something that is and your body

will start to feel more vital.

 

4. Let go of anger, self judgment and criticism.

 

Start treating yourself with kindness like you treat others you care

about. Put your self as a priority. Forgive your self for anything

that may have happened in the past that you are still holding onto.

You are an emanation of God and therefore are special and unique.

Give yourself permission to let go of the pain from the past that you

still may be carrying in your body.

 

5. Create more Peace inside of you.

 

One of the ways we can help to create peace in the world globally is

to start with creating peace within our own lives and within our

hearts.

 

Take the time to make peace with anyone in your life you have been

angry at or hold judgment against. This action of peace can free up

so much space inside of you and help you to feel better about

yourself and increase your health and wellbeing. Be more patient and

start to treat others with kindness by doing little things that can

make a huge difference, like saying hello to a stranger or giving

them a smile and letting them pass in front of you while driving. We

can all do our share to create more peace in our lives and on the

planet.

 

With over 20 years in the Healing Arts, Laurie is a Holistic Health

Expert, Spiritual Teacher, Author, Professional Speaker and Healer.

She has a private practice in LA and teaches people how to self heal

and lead healthier and more loving lives nationally and

internationally. For information on her healing sessions, classes and

workshops and Laurie's Spiritual Medicine Book, see

http://www.spiritualmedicine.net

or call 323 651 2987 or

Email laurieleahlevine

Laurie has her own TV Cable Talk show - check for times in your area.

She was just a guest on The Other Half and spoke on Healthy Anger.

 

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