Thankful Heart Medicine
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine” Proverbs 17:22
Good mental health always accompanies good physical health. Yet having a good mental outlook is often easier said than done. Balance in our lives is critical. Stress can cause imbalance.
Some physicians says that stress and anxiety may be a factor in 90 % of all illness. Stress refers to anything that causes you to react to a physical, emotional, social, or spiritual stimuli. Any thing that causes change in our lives can cause stress. Not all change is bad. Not all stress is bad either. Even good change such as falling in love can be stressful. But chronic worry and fear can be extremely stressful.
A typical high stress situation sets off approximately 1,500 biochemicals reactions in our body. That’s what causes our heart rate to beat a hundred miles an hour and you find yourselves gasping for air. If your stress becomes chronic you may experience “adrenal fatigue.” Prolonged increase levels of adreline can compromise the nervous system, immune system, reproductive organs, and your physical appearance.
We all have stress in our daily life. Stress can be a way for us to grow and mature as human beings. Yet, it is our response to this stress that will determine how the stress will affect us. The key is to know how to manage stress and increase our tolerance to it.
How to Manage Stress
Studies show that a thankful, positive attitude correlates with an increase ability to fight invading pathogens. Proverbs says a ‘merry heart does good like a medicine.’
Forming a habit for being thankful can be as easy as saying ten things you are thankful for everyday. It can be small things like “I’m thankful that I can brush my teeth today” Or “I’m thankful for the color blue.” Everyday add 10 things to your list. You will be amazed at the change of attitude you will experience.
Did you know doing good increases your endorphins?
When you do something nice for someone, you are actually doing yourself a favor. Your recipient will get a lift too!
Read inspiring books.
Exploring your spiritual beliefs and relying on God rather than yourself. By having an intimate relationship with God allows you to see beyond your present concerns and places your stress and anxieties into proper perspective.
Have compassion for others and foster forgiveness.
Develop tolerance of your own imperfection and of others.
Exercise is another important way to fight stress.
Develop social support from your trusted friends and close family member where you can talk about what is going on in your life.
Evaluate the challenge and decide what is truly important. Are you making a mountain out of a molehill? Be honest with yourself. Learn how to prioritize.
Natural Health Tip: Stress can rob you of needed nutrients. An extra dose of good Multis may allow your body to deal with its added load. Are your mutis safe?
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