Posts by Anne Stamatakis
A Rescue Remedy
I would like to introduce you to the Bach Flower Remedies, of which I am a trainee practitioner. Rescue Remedy is a homeopathic combination of natural flower remedies. It is incredibly helpful for when events shake us, whether externally or internally driven. It is an effective first-aid remedy and can swiftly bring us back to…
Read MoreYour Amazing Heart
“It is the toughest inhabitant in the body, and the most tremulous, the furnace of animal passion and the seat of the most exquisite sensibilities. It is a dauntless pump that sustains life on a moment-by-moment basis, and a delicately poised seismograph that responds to every fleeting change of mood, every unexpected sound, sight, smell,…
Read MoreYour Grateful Brain
Lucky you if you had plenty to be grateful for over the Thanksgiving weekend. We know, by now, that holidays and time with family and friends don’t always pan out the way we would like or choose! On the morning of Thanksgiving day, I promised myself to maintain a positive attitude and count my blessings…
Read MoreDo you enjoy being scared?
I confess that I am not a big fan of Halloween, yet I am fascinated by its fascination! What is fun and thrilling to one person may be highly stressful for another. However, experiencing fear in the absence of real danger has some clear psychological benefits. It may seem like a paradox, but in making…
Read More8 Top Foods that Bring Calm, Relax Muscles, and Reduce Stress
1) Magnesium-rich foods. Spinach, broccoli, lima beans, acorn squash, artichokes, green peas, swiss chard, kale. A magnesium deficiency can cause undue stress in migraines, high blood pressure, anxiety, constipation, and muscle cramping. Foods rich in magnesium, like leafy greens, can soothe the nerves and de-stress the body so effectively that magnesium is often dubbed the…
Read MoreHow does a First responder release pressure from her work?
Jaime is a team player. It immediately shows in the way she dresses. I have seen her in her favorite sport team colors and numbers. I have seen her in her First Responders uniform, a solid navy blue, from its collar to the reinforced shoe. The dark, saturated dye is the complete opposite of her…
Read MoreRelaxing Your Eyes!
1) 20-20-20 plus 20 Rule When you’re focused on work, you tend to get closer to the screen, spend more time staring at it, and blink very rarely. That’s a perfect setup for eye strain. The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests you follow the 20-20-20 rule. About every 20 minutes, look at least 20 feet…
Read MoreI would rather be happy than right.
I have No written all over my face, and I’m glaring at my husband with it. “I’m right!” I insist, yet again. “No, you’re not!” he counters. “You know I’m right!” I fling back at him. “You’re doing your British Resistance thing,” he replies knowingly. Damn, that argument always scores points. And so our ridiculous…
Read MoreThe Princess and the Pea
In this classic fairy story, the princess proves her royal status to the doubting Queen by being highly sensitive to and disturbed by the pea placed under her mattress overnight. Subsequently, she and the prince are married, and of course, “live happily ever after.” But, unfortunately, we don’t hear about how overwhelming it can…
Read MoreCan you talk yourself into relaxing?
Eve is in her mid-seventies. Her above-average height contributes to an imposing figure, always dressed in a bold colored and well-tailored trouser suit. She exudes a quiet confidence that she doesn’t have to prove to anyone. Her movements are slow and deliberate, her posture burdened by many years with too many responsibilities. However, when she…
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