Are you as tired of chemical stress as I am? This is the last posting on this topic - I promise!!
Do you eat canned vegetables, soups or beans? Do you use plastic water or baby bottles? Recent studies are making headlines, as it now seems apparent that the way we store & package our foods may be adding to our chemical load. Plastic used in bottles and the lining of cans have been shown to leak a harmful chemical known as bisphenol-A (BPA). According to a 2004 study performed by the CDC, Ninety-five percent of Americans were found to have BPA in their urine. BPA has been shown to raise the risk of certain cancers, interfere with fertility and may contribute to childhood behavioral problems such as hyperactivity. The way we prepare our food is the last topic of chemical stress that needs to be discussed. If you are going to go through the trouble of preparing a healthy meal, you most likely want to make sure that you are able to reap the benefits of your efforts.
Do you use a microwave oven? Using microwave oven and over-cooking our meals will literally zap the nutrients out of the food that we eat. Also, cooking or baking with vegetable oil, peanut oil, shortening, margarine and/or adding table salt to food will create a stress response that has been linked to heart disease and obesity among other health issues.
By now, I hope you have a clear picture that in today’s society, we are consistently and constantly bombarded with a wide variety of stressors. And although all of this information can seem overwhelming, rest assured that help is on the way. We will discuss many ways to eliminate, reduce or counteract all of these types of stress.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Chemical Stress Part 4
One of the most important decisions we make at mealtime is what to eat. Certain types of food create stress. The most stressful foods commonly found in our western diet are: Dairy products, glutens, refined sugar & artificial sweeteners, corn & soy based products, caffeine and trans fats. Eating any of these types of foods will lead to a stress response within the body.
Let's start with milk & dairy. I believe that everyone is lactose intolerant to some extent; it is just more obvious for some. A lot of you may be thinking: Don’t we need milk to build strong bones and teeth? The dairy industry has done an amazing job of advertising to us that milk is good for us. However, the fact of the matter is, dairy products are very tough on our digestion system and causes such a dramatic stress response throughout our entire system that it actually raises the risk of osteoporosis. If the advertising campaigns were true, why is it that in countries around the world that do not drink milk, osteoporosis virtually does not exist while it is increasing in the milk consuming countries?
Why hasn’t the government stepped in to protect our best interest as it pertains to milk & dairy? One logical explanation occurs if you follow the flow of money. The dairy commission has a very strong and influential lobby in Washington D.C. In fact, they are the creators of the 4 basic food group program that many of us had to learn in school and had a significant role in the construction of the current federally endorsed food pyramid. It will take a lot of time & education to reverse the status quo as it pertains to our nutritional health.
Glutens are proteins that create high levels of stress on us. They are commonly found in wheat, rye and barley products like bread & pasta. Due to its ability to act as a stabilizer, glutens are also used as a food additive and can be found in a wide variety of products.
It should come as no surprise that excess amounts of sugar is stressful. However, many people do not realize that many artificial sweeteners (saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, etc.) are also quite harsh on us. Studies have linked artificial sweeteners with a wide variety of physical problems & diseases. In addition, it has been shown that consistent use of these sugar substitutes will actually increase body fat production.
Food scientists have found that the components of corn & soy can be used to produce a wide variety of food products. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one example of this process. The increasing use of HFCS in a wide assortment of foods is due to its relative low cost when compared to natural sugar. Corn & soy is also transformed into a large number of food additives like flour, starch, protein, dextrose and oils, all of which create stress.
Have you ever had a caffeine headache? Caffeine is a chemical stimulant that can be highly addictive. Drinking coffee and other beverages that contain high levels of caffeine will cause stress on our overall systems and can decrease health levels.
Let's start with milk & dairy. I believe that everyone is lactose intolerant to some extent; it is just more obvious for some. A lot of you may be thinking: Don’t we need milk to build strong bones and teeth? The dairy industry has done an amazing job of advertising to us that milk is good for us. However, the fact of the matter is, dairy products are very tough on our digestion system and causes such a dramatic stress response throughout our entire system that it actually raises the risk of osteoporosis. If the advertising campaigns were true, why is it that in countries around the world that do not drink milk, osteoporosis virtually does not exist while it is increasing in the milk consuming countries?
Why hasn’t the government stepped in to protect our best interest as it pertains to milk & dairy? One logical explanation occurs if you follow the flow of money. The dairy commission has a very strong and influential lobby in Washington D.C. In fact, they are the creators of the 4 basic food group program that many of us had to learn in school and had a significant role in the construction of the current federally endorsed food pyramid. It will take a lot of time & education to reverse the status quo as it pertains to our nutritional health.
Glutens are proteins that create high levels of stress on us. They are commonly found in wheat, rye and barley products like bread & pasta. Due to its ability to act as a stabilizer, glutens are also used as a food additive and can be found in a wide variety of products.
It should come as no surprise that excess amounts of sugar is stressful. However, many people do not realize that many artificial sweeteners (saccharin, aspartame, sucralose, etc.) are also quite harsh on us. Studies have linked artificial sweeteners with a wide variety of physical problems & diseases. In addition, it has been shown that consistent use of these sugar substitutes will actually increase body fat production.
Food scientists have found that the components of corn & soy can be used to produce a wide variety of food products. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is one example of this process. The increasing use of HFCS in a wide assortment of foods is due to its relative low cost when compared to natural sugar. Corn & soy is also transformed into a large number of food additives like flour, starch, protein, dextrose and oils, all of which create stress.
Have you ever had a caffeine headache? Caffeine is a chemical stimulant that can be highly addictive. Drinking coffee and other beverages that contain high levels of caffeine will cause stress on our overall systems and can decrease health levels.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Chemical Stress Part 3
Our food supply has been completely transformed since the middle of the 20th century. Unless you organically grow all of your own fruits & vegetables, raise your own food-producing animals (and give them natural feed), make all of your meals from scratch and choose the correct type of food to prepare, you are consuming stressful chemicals every time you eat.
In my opinion, the biggest culprit for creating chemical stress is our food. First, the quality of our food supply has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Next, the decisions that we make as to what type of food we eat can contribute greatly to our chemical load. And finally, the way in which we prepare our meals is very important to our health.
The use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers on our fruit and vegetable crops not only adds harmful chemicals to our diet but has been shown, over time, to deplete the mineral content of the soil that they are grown in. Studies of soil samples from 30 years ago compared to soil used in farming today, show a significant decrease in mineral content. This leads to a decreased nutritional value of all crops grown on the soil.
Do you eat meat? Do you know what the animals are eating prior to going to the butcher? The answer to this question can also determine your levels of chemical stress. Lets take the beef industry as an example. Nature intended cattle to graze and mainly eat grass. When a cow is able to live & eat naturally, they are typically in good health, which leads to healthier, leaner meat. Grass fed cattle gain weight gradually and they are typically not ready to go to the slaughterhouse until about age 4.
Allowing livestock to live this natural way creates a few problems for the beef business. Tending to cattle for this four-year period of time is quite costly. Also, most Americans prefer the taste of beef that is marbled with a higher fat content than the leaner, grass fed meat. Unfortunately for us, the beef industry figured out solutions to these problems. For example, by feeding their livestock inexpensive corn and adding hormones to their feed, they found that these cows gain weight rapidly making them ready for the butcher by the age of 9 months old. Also, the meat produced from this corn fed cattle has a much higher fat content. They now can produce more beef in a lesser amount of time, for less cost with the higher fat content that most Americans prefer.
How does this affect the person who eats this meat? Simple, cattle were not designed to eat corn. This type of feed is highly stressful to their systems and literally creates sick cows. In fact, these cows become so unhealthy that just in order to keep them alive for the full 9 months needed for them to grow & gain enough weight to be butchered, this livestock must be given large amounts of antibiotics. Therefore, not only does this meat have a higher fat content but it is also laced with hormones and drugs creating a high level of chemical stress for whoever eats it. Similar practices are occurring with other forms of meat production (chicken, pork, fish, etc.), milk, cheese and eggs.
The use of additives & preservatives in our foods has increased the shelf life of many of our groceries and has made storage more convenient. However, additives and preservatives also increase our chemical load. Many studies on individual who suffer from allergies, or have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, have shown positive results when these artificial food preservatives were eliminated from their diets. Also, several major studies show academic performance increased and disciplinary problems decreased in non-ADD student populations when artificial ingredients, including preservatives were eliminated from school food programs.
In my opinion, the biggest culprit for creating chemical stress is our food. First, the quality of our food supply has changed dramatically over the last 50 years. Next, the decisions that we make as to what type of food we eat can contribute greatly to our chemical load. And finally, the way in which we prepare our meals is very important to our health.
The use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers on our fruit and vegetable crops not only adds harmful chemicals to our diet but has been shown, over time, to deplete the mineral content of the soil that they are grown in. Studies of soil samples from 30 years ago compared to soil used in farming today, show a significant decrease in mineral content. This leads to a decreased nutritional value of all crops grown on the soil.
Do you eat meat? Do you know what the animals are eating prior to going to the butcher? The answer to this question can also determine your levels of chemical stress. Lets take the beef industry as an example. Nature intended cattle to graze and mainly eat grass. When a cow is able to live & eat naturally, they are typically in good health, which leads to healthier, leaner meat. Grass fed cattle gain weight gradually and they are typically not ready to go to the slaughterhouse until about age 4.
Allowing livestock to live this natural way creates a few problems for the beef business. Tending to cattle for this four-year period of time is quite costly. Also, most Americans prefer the taste of beef that is marbled with a higher fat content than the leaner, grass fed meat. Unfortunately for us, the beef industry figured out solutions to these problems. For example, by feeding their livestock inexpensive corn and adding hormones to their feed, they found that these cows gain weight rapidly making them ready for the butcher by the age of 9 months old. Also, the meat produced from this corn fed cattle has a much higher fat content. They now can produce more beef in a lesser amount of time, for less cost with the higher fat content that most Americans prefer.
How does this affect the person who eats this meat? Simple, cattle were not designed to eat corn. This type of feed is highly stressful to their systems and literally creates sick cows. In fact, these cows become so unhealthy that just in order to keep them alive for the full 9 months needed for them to grow & gain enough weight to be butchered, this livestock must be given large amounts of antibiotics. Therefore, not only does this meat have a higher fat content but it is also laced with hormones and drugs creating a high level of chemical stress for whoever eats it. Similar practices are occurring with other forms of meat production (chicken, pork, fish, etc.), milk, cheese and eggs.
The use of additives & preservatives in our foods has increased the shelf life of many of our groceries and has made storage more convenient. However, additives and preservatives also increase our chemical load. Many studies on individual who suffer from allergies, or have been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, have shown positive results when these artificial food preservatives were eliminated from their diets. Also, several major studies show academic performance increased and disciplinary problems decreased in non-ADD student populations when artificial ingredients, including preservatives were eliminated from school food programs.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Chemical Stress Part 2
Do you get an annual Flu Shot? One of the most dramatic contributors to our chemical load is vaccinations. There is growing controversy surrounding this topic. Many questions have not been answered to the satisfaction of vaccination critics. For example: Are they safe? What are the long-term effects of mass vaccination to our society? Do they actually work to prevent disease?
The 2007 immunization schedule put out by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), called for 68 vaccine injections to be given to all children by the age of 18 (36 of which are to be administered by the age of 18 months). These shots were not designed to cause us harm, however, often times they do. A quick look at some of the components of these injections will make it clear how these negative responses are possible. Here is a partial ingredient list for the majority of shots that are routinely given to our population:
· Formaldehyde: A carcinogenic embalming fluid according to the 2007 Physicians Desk Reference (PDR). May cause nerve, liver and kidney damage.
· Antifreeze (phenol-phenoxyethanol): Neuro-toxin that also affects the liver and kidneys.
· Mercury (thimerosal): One of the most poisonous substances known. Can cause permanent nerve damage and autoimmune disorders.
· Aluminum: Potent neurotoxin that causes brain damage and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
· Ammonium sulfate: Suspected gastrointestinal and/or liver toxin, neurotoxin and respiratory irritant.
· Polysorbate 80: Known to cause cancer in animals.
· Glutaraldehyde: Caused birth defects in animal experiments.
· MSG (monosodium glutamate): Neurotoxin that many people have mild to severe allergies to.
· Human & Animal DNA & Cells: This is the active part of the vaccine according to the 2007 PDR. Includes lung cells of aborted human fetus, human blood, infected human cells, kidneys of African green monkeys, infected animal cells from monkey, pig, calf, canary, rabbit, chicken and guinea pig.
Drugs, both legal & illegal, can lead to an enormous amount of stress on us. The failed “War on Drugs” has been officially going on since the early 1980’s & the risks of doing drugs has been embedded into most of us for many years now. The risk of alcohol and tobacco use is also well known due to increased education & awareness over the last few decades.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications absolutely raise our overall chemical load as well. Thanks to all of the television ads that must verbalize the long list of possible negative reactions caused by each specific drug, these negative side effects from taking medications are now just beginning to gain recognition.
Personal hygiene products can be a large source of chemical stress. Do you use hairspray, hair gel, shampoo, hand & body soap? How about make-up, perfume, cologne, shaving cream and after shave lotion? Look at the ingredient list of these daily personal products and you will learn that you are absorbing some chemicals that you probably were not aware of. For example, most deodorants and antiperspirants contain a wide range of harsh chemicals including aluminum. Most toothpaste also contains fluoride (and you probably rinse with fluoridated water). Start reading labels on these types of products & educate yourself about what you are being exposed to.
The 2007 immunization schedule put out by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), called for 68 vaccine injections to be given to all children by the age of 18 (36 of which are to be administered by the age of 18 months). These shots were not designed to cause us harm, however, often times they do. A quick look at some of the components of these injections will make it clear how these negative responses are possible. Here is a partial ingredient list for the majority of shots that are routinely given to our population:
· Formaldehyde: A carcinogenic embalming fluid according to the 2007 Physicians Desk Reference (PDR). May cause nerve, liver and kidney damage.
· Antifreeze (phenol-phenoxyethanol): Neuro-toxin that also affects the liver and kidneys.
· Mercury (thimerosal): One of the most poisonous substances known. Can cause permanent nerve damage and autoimmune disorders.
· Aluminum: Potent neurotoxin that causes brain damage and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
· Ammonium sulfate: Suspected gastrointestinal and/or liver toxin, neurotoxin and respiratory irritant.
· Polysorbate 80: Known to cause cancer in animals.
· Glutaraldehyde: Caused birth defects in animal experiments.
· MSG (monosodium glutamate): Neurotoxin that many people have mild to severe allergies to.
· Human & Animal DNA & Cells: This is the active part of the vaccine according to the 2007 PDR. Includes lung cells of aborted human fetus, human blood, infected human cells, kidneys of African green monkeys, infected animal cells from monkey, pig, calf, canary, rabbit, chicken and guinea pig.
Drugs, both legal & illegal, can lead to an enormous amount of stress on us. The failed “War on Drugs” has been officially going on since the early 1980’s & the risks of doing drugs has been embedded into most of us for many years now. The risk of alcohol and tobacco use is also well known due to increased education & awareness over the last few decades.
Prescription and over-the-counter medications absolutely raise our overall chemical load as well. Thanks to all of the television ads that must verbalize the long list of possible negative reactions caused by each specific drug, these negative side effects from taking medications are now just beginning to gain recognition.
Personal hygiene products can be a large source of chemical stress. Do you use hairspray, hair gel, shampoo, hand & body soap? How about make-up, perfume, cologne, shaving cream and after shave lotion? Look at the ingredient list of these daily personal products and you will learn that you are absorbing some chemicals that you probably were not aware of. For example, most deodorants and antiperspirants contain a wide range of harsh chemicals including aluminum. Most toothpaste also contains fluoride (and you probably rinse with fluoridated water). Start reading labels on these types of products & educate yourself about what you are being exposed to.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Chemical Stress Part 1
Because this is the most hidden form of stress (and most misunderstood), we will spend a large amount of time here in an attempt to bring awareness to this topic. Knowledge is power and avoiding or at least being conscious of chemical stress can greatly affect our overall health.
As a society, our chemical load has increased tremendously over the last 50 to 100 years. This type of stress bombards us each and every day and can originate from a variety of sources like our environment, nature, vaccinations, drugs/medications (legal & illegal), personal hygiene products and our food.
Our environment adds to our tension levels in a number of ways. There are toxins in our air and drinking water that cause us stress when we ingest them. Drinking water, unless distilled or purified, will increase your chemical load with each sip. For example, chlorine & fluoride are commonly added to our water supply. Chlorine, which is used to help sanitize the water, kills the good bacteria in our digestive tract and also reacts to other substances in the water to become toxins that have been linked to asthma & various forms of cancer. Fluoride, which is added to supposedly help fight tooth decay, is a poison in the same class as the deadly arsenic and cyanide. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - categorizes fluoride as "a drinking water contaminant" which may be linked to osteoporosis, cancer and a higher infant mortality rate. Finland, Germany, France, Sweden and The Netherlands have all banned fluoridation in their water supply due to its dangers and lack of evidence of its effectiveness to actually help tooth decay.
Many cities and counties are now using reclaimed water for use by their population, which has created a number of problems. Recent headlines pointed out the fact that traces of prescription drugs were found in the water supply of many urban areas. Also, it is not unusual for bacteria linked to feces, like E-Coli, to be found in our tap water.
Other ecological stressors include the effects of increasing radiation levels from the sun, which have been measured for years. Extreme environmental conditions, like heat & cold, can cause major problems (heat stroke & frost bite). Also, due to technological advances, a negative effect on us has been created from electro-magnetic radiation (from cell phones, radio waves, microwaves, etc.), which is constantly in our immediate surroundings.
Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies is well aware that nature can be a major cause of our chemical stress. By dispersing pollen to create hay fever during “allergy season”, nature can cause an incredibly uncomfortable response for some. Also, the sting or bite of an insect or animal may cause a slight negative reaction for some while it can be extremely dangerous for others (anaphylactic shock, Rabies, Lyme Disease, etc.).
As a society, our chemical load has increased tremendously over the last 50 to 100 years. This type of stress bombards us each and every day and can originate from a variety of sources like our environment, nature, vaccinations, drugs/medications (legal & illegal), personal hygiene products and our food.
Our environment adds to our tension levels in a number of ways. There are toxins in our air and drinking water that cause us stress when we ingest them. Drinking water, unless distilled or purified, will increase your chemical load with each sip. For example, chlorine & fluoride are commonly added to our water supply. Chlorine, which is used to help sanitize the water, kills the good bacteria in our digestive tract and also reacts to other substances in the water to become toxins that have been linked to asthma & various forms of cancer. Fluoride, which is added to supposedly help fight tooth decay, is a poison in the same class as the deadly arsenic and cyanide. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - categorizes fluoride as "a drinking water contaminant" which may be linked to osteoporosis, cancer and a higher infant mortality rate. Finland, Germany, France, Sweden and The Netherlands have all banned fluoridation in their water supply due to its dangers and lack of evidence of its effectiveness to actually help tooth decay.
Many cities and counties are now using reclaimed water for use by their population, which has created a number of problems. Recent headlines pointed out the fact that traces of prescription drugs were found in the water supply of many urban areas. Also, it is not unusual for bacteria linked to feces, like E-Coli, to be found in our tap water.
Other ecological stressors include the effects of increasing radiation levels from the sun, which have been measured for years. Extreme environmental conditions, like heat & cold, can cause major problems (heat stroke & frost bite). Also, due to technological advances, a negative effect on us has been created from electro-magnetic radiation (from cell phones, radio waves, microwaves, etc.), which is constantly in our immediate surroundings.
Anyone who suffers from seasonal allergies is well aware that nature can be a major cause of our chemical stress. By dispersing pollen to create hay fever during “allergy season”, nature can cause an incredibly uncomfortable response for some. Also, the sting or bite of an insect or animal may cause a slight negative reaction for some while it can be extremely dangerous for others (anaphylactic shock, Rabies, Lyme Disease, etc.).
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Mental/Emotional Stress
A simple fact of life is - If you are alive, you have Worries. Everyone worries about certain aspects of life to some extent. Some worry about their jobs, education or career path. Others may worry about their financial situation. Relationships with others, both social and family, can be the source of a lot of worries. Also, many people worry about their own health or the overall health of a loved one.
Even though it appears that there are many forms or sources of mental angst, this type of stress can actually be narrowed down to only two main categories: Worrying about the past or worrying about the future (or some combo of the two).
Many people spend a large amount of time thinking about past experiences that were unpleasant. Any thought of a person who you have had an unresolved argument or disagreement with can bring to the surface old emotions. Memories of being wronged by another, a traumatic experience, accident or other event that led to an undesirable outcome, are all examples of worrying about the past.
On the other hand, a lot of people find themselves worrying more about what their future holds. How will you pay the bills? Is this traffic going to make you late? What will your health be like as you age? When will success arrive? Who is your Mr./Mrs. Right & when will you meet? What will retirement be like? Imagining future events, even the very near future, can turn to worry & be quite stressful on our systems.
Here is how it works: In our minds, time does not exist. Our mind does not know the difference between an actual experience and a visualized experience. The same physiological changes and emotions will be created by the incident itself or by the memory of the same occurrence. Of course this applies to imagining future events as well. If you visualize how you think an upcoming event may unfold, your body & mind will respond as if you actually experienced it.
Later, we will discuss, in detail, a few easy techniques to keep our minds focused either on the present (the now), the good things in life or how to always expect the best.
Even though it appears that there are many forms or sources of mental angst, this type of stress can actually be narrowed down to only two main categories: Worrying about the past or worrying about the future (or some combo of the two).
Many people spend a large amount of time thinking about past experiences that were unpleasant. Any thought of a person who you have had an unresolved argument or disagreement with can bring to the surface old emotions. Memories of being wronged by another, a traumatic experience, accident or other event that led to an undesirable outcome, are all examples of worrying about the past.
On the other hand, a lot of people find themselves worrying more about what their future holds. How will you pay the bills? Is this traffic going to make you late? What will your health be like as you age? When will success arrive? Who is your Mr./Mrs. Right & when will you meet? What will retirement be like? Imagining future events, even the very near future, can turn to worry & be quite stressful on our systems.
Here is how it works: In our minds, time does not exist. Our mind does not know the difference between an actual experience and a visualized experience. The same physiological changes and emotions will be created by the incident itself or by the memory of the same occurrence. Of course this applies to imagining future events as well. If you visualize how you think an upcoming event may unfold, your body & mind will respond as if you actually experienced it.
Later, we will discuss, in detail, a few easy techniques to keep our minds focused either on the present (the now), the good things in life or how to always expect the best.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Physical Stress
The most obvious forms of physical stress are the slips, falls, sport injuries, accidents and major traumatic injuries. These are easy to identify. There are, however, a number of not so obvious physical stressors that are habitual in nature. For example, improper posture, poor sleep position or situation (mattress issues), and repetitive motions.
The most common posture issue in today’s society is the computer posture. No matter how “ergonomically correct” your workstation is, it is impossible to avoid this repetitive stressor. As you reach your arms toward the keyboard or mouse, the shoulders automatically begin to round into a slumped position and the head pushes forward. Many things, in addition to working at a computer, can contribute to this position. For example: a parent holding a small child, a teacher assisting a young student by leaning over the students desk, a mechanic leaning in to work on the engine of your car, reading a book, scrap booking, sewing, arts & crafts, knitting, doing a cross word puzzle or any other project or hobby that has you in a seated posture with your hands working in front of you. Driving a car or sitting on an airplane also puts us into this stressful computer posture.
As you can see, this form of physical stress is chronic in our world these days. In later postings, we will discuss preventing problems that can arise from the computer posture and I will also show you how to correct any imbalances that can occur due to this position.
The most common posture issue in today’s society is the computer posture. No matter how “ergonomically correct” your workstation is, it is impossible to avoid this repetitive stressor. As you reach your arms toward the keyboard or mouse, the shoulders automatically begin to round into a slumped position and the head pushes forward. Many things, in addition to working at a computer, can contribute to this position. For example: a parent holding a small child, a teacher assisting a young student by leaning over the students desk, a mechanic leaning in to work on the engine of your car, reading a book, scrap booking, sewing, arts & crafts, knitting, doing a cross word puzzle or any other project or hobby that has you in a seated posture with your hands working in front of you. Driving a car or sitting on an airplane also puts us into this stressful computer posture.
As you can see, this form of physical stress is chronic in our world these days. In later postings, we will discuss preventing problems that can arise from the computer posture and I will also show you how to correct any imbalances that can occur due to this position.
Types of Stress
There are three categories of stress that have been identified using The Intention Method.
1. Physical
2. Mental/Emotional
3. Chemical
1. Physical
2. Mental/Emotional
3. Chemical
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