UNDERSTANDING STRESS
Psychological and medical studies support the positive connection between brain activity and the gentle three-dimensional rocking motion of the ezRelax. The calming effect is linked to the soothing environment we experienced in the womb and later as babies—rocked by adults.
Today studies indicate the rocking motion—simulated by the ezRelax—results in the release of endorphins which are proved mood enhancers.
Stress:
In order to control stress you must schedule time to relax each day. Although the relaxation response can be achieved through simple techniques, it’s difficult to practice and incorporate into life. Our minds wander, and we frequently avoid setting aside time for relaxation.Stress is directly linked to medical conditions such as hypertension, heart disease, insomnia, asthma, chronic pain and allergies. Clinical research continues to demonstrate that relaxation positively effects peace of mind, emotional well-being, physical health and high-level performance.
Compassion Fatigue:
Compassion fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it is traumatizing for the helper.The helper, in contrast to the person(s) being helped, is traumatized or suffers through the helper's own efforts to empathize and be compassionate. Often, this leads to poor self care and extreme self sacrifice in the process of helping. Together, this leads to compassion fatigue and symptoms similar to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (Read Full Article)
Sleep Deprivation:
Research continues to support the direct link between high stress levels and sleeplessness. According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2007 Sleep In America Poll, 60 percent of women surveyed suffered from irregular sleep patterns. 80 percent of those women reported being stressed or worried. These results substantiated NSF’s conclusion that poor sleep and mood are intertwined.Adults require 8-9 hours of sleep each night, although a select few require less than eight hours.
Stress on the Brain Topics:
How Your Brain Responds to Stress
Stress and Noise
Stress and Memory
Gender Responses to Stress
Impact of Stress Studies