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Taking A Time Out: Self Care For Caregivers
Posted on March 29, 2016 at 5:24 PM |
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Taking care of a sick loved one is one of the most difficult challenges one can face in their lives. Often times coming unexpectedly, care givers must learn how to adjust quickly to a new way of thinking and living. Though often thought of as an honorable task, care givers often find themselves stretched beyond their limits putting a crippling stress on not only them but their personal relationships. How do care givers cope with such a task? “I’ve started to workout in the mornings before mom wakes up.” When Toni’s mother suffered a series of strokes last Spring, she, along with her husband has handled caring for her mother full time. “It was a struggle at first waking up earlier but I needed this time alone to get back to myself”. Exercising even 2 to 3 times a week has many mental and physical benefits for care givers. Along with an overall improvement of health, working out is a great way to relieve stress. There is no need to join your nearest gym, just taking a short walk every morning can help you relax, improve your mental state and the way you cope with stress that may arrive in the day. Another way to cope with stress especially on the go is deep breathing. Taking 4 deep breaths, inhaling slowly though the nose and exhaling slowly through the mouth can help release any nervous energy or stress. If you feel your body is tense, take taking a deep breath, tightening your shoulder muscles, hold for 3 to 5 seconds and exhale slowly while releasing your shoulders to relax. You can do this for all parts of your body, starting from your feet on up for overall relaxation. One of the most effective things care givers can do is find a support group. Though family and friends are a wonderful support system, sometimes having a group of people who know exactly what you’re going through is more helpful. Many care givers don’t realize there support groups online and in person providing a safe space to discuss the ups and downs attached to care giving. Caregiver.org offers links to online and in person support groups in your area. There are also Facebook groups as well as groups on meetup.com. How ever you decide to cope with becoming a care giver, it is imperative to create a self care routine. Taking care of your mental, physical, and emotional state will improve your overall quality of life in the long run. |
Dr. Noel Bairey Merz shares the biggest threat to women's health
Posted on May 12, 2015 at 7:47 AM |
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"Surprising, but true: More women now die of heart disease than men, yet cardiovascular research has long focused on men. Pioneering doctor C. Noel Bairey Merz shares what we know and don't know about women's heart health — including the remarkably different symptoms women present during a heart attack (and why they're often missed)" |
Ways To Prevent Hypertension
Posted on October 7, 2013 at 5:37 PM |
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1 and 4 Americans suffer from Hypertension other wise known as High Blood Pressure. Major Risk factors for hypertension included heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Here are some simple ways to prevent high plood pressure and reduce your risk of disease according to WebMD: You can prevent high blood pressure by:
Other nutrients may also help prevent high blood pressure. Here's a roundup of the research:
For more information on high blood pressure and preventative methods please visit their website. |
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