Health: By George Kurian

STRESS IS HARMFUL TO OUR HEALTH:
Absolutely, any stress can be very harmful to our health.In the worst circumstances, we should try to win over the problems in our life since problems are common in everyday life. It is east say than done, I agree , but try to practice it through exercise, yoga and meditation.
AARP in their Magazine (Jan-Feb.2009) says that financial stress can be harmful to our health. The article says, "You could lose more money in today's economy:new research shows that anxiety associated with financial uncertainty can endager your physical and mental health. Eight of ten Americans say the economy is a significant source of stress-which contributes to ills from headaches to heart disease- according to a recent survey from the American Psychological Association. And 52 percent are lying awake at night-bad news, since sleep loss is linked to higher blood pressure and lower immune response, the National Sleep Foundation notes. We can conquer anxiety without compromising health, says Stephanie Smith Psy.D, a Colorado Psychologist."
Some suggestions follow:
" Crack a Joke: You may not want to smile when you think about your nest egg, but laughing helps suppress stress-related hormones, says Joel Goodman, Ed.D. Founder and Director Of The Humor Project Inc., which promotes the positive power of laughter.
Focus On fragrance: People sleeping in jasmine-scented room reported lower anxiety upon waking , research from Wheeling Jesuit University Of West Virginia shows.
Walk It Out. Brisk walking: for 30 minutes on most days can reduce blood pressure and boost mood, Mayo Clinic shows.
Blow a Bubble:
Avoiding comfort foods: chewing a gum and blow a bubble may relieve some pressure and reduces snacking studies in Australia and United Kingdom found
Get artsy: Listening to music while breathing slowly lowered blood pressure in a study by Italy's University Of Florence. And people visiting an art gallery over lunch had a drop in cortisol in a study by the UK's University Of Westminister"
The above report is from AARP Magazine Jan-Feb.2009 Under the Headline
"CALLING Dr.Feel-Good:How To Keep Financial Stress From Harming Your Health:
Written By Leslie Quander Wooldridge. (Thanks to the Author and AARP Magazine)
KINDLY BE HAPPY: BE POSITIVE: EVERYTHING WILL BECOME CHANGE IN COURSE OF TIME AND ALL FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES WILL BE SOLVED: