Northern Nutritionals

Tag: stress

  • Diaphragmatic Breathing

    —

    by

    Karline Jensen
    in

    One group of clients for whom I would recommend diaphragmatic breathing are those who are interested in detoxification yet are also experiencing ongoing stress.  The IFM handout, Breathing Techniques to Soothe the Soul, gives a good description of the modality on one page, and suggests that five minutes of practice would be enough to achieve…

  • DHEA

    —

    by

    Karline Jensen
    in

    DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a steroid hormone.  It is metabolized into DHEA-Sulphate and into other hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, so I would consider it under the clinical imbalance of Communication.  Symptoms of low DHEA could include those typically associated with low levels of testosterone or estrogen, such as loss of bone mineral density,…

  • Stress Reduction- a walk in the woods, meditation, or exercise

    —

    by

    Karline Jensen
    in

    Koselka et al.studied the effects of walking either in a forested area or in an area with a lot of traffic.  They compared both of these walks to days on which the participants went about their normal activities.  The authors mention that the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has attempted to establish forest preserves…