Stressed? Take a Nature Pill!

In my ongoing quest for a healthier lifestyle.  I finally renewed my subscription to Prevention Magazine.and saw this article right after  coming back from a weeks vacation in the mountains of Colorado (the leaves still had not begun to change) allowed us time to take our walks and enjoy nature.





The article  suggests spending 20 minutes in nature.  It goes on toe say that new research in Frontiers in Psychology is the first to measure the most effective dose of GREEN therapy using a physiological response:  level of cortisol, a stress hormone . . . . . discovered that just  sitting or walking in a park or the woods for just 20 minutes led to a significant drop in cortisol levels.

This was our 4th trip to this dude ranch,  and I believe that we've done the most walking that we ever have,  we even made it up the hill to the petting zoo - which my husband thoroughly enjoyed.  We Stay at Elk Mountain Ranch,  where we are totally spoiled for a week.  .

I could just feel the stress melting away.  I even got in a lot more exercise,  just walking  in the wilderness.

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5 Ways to Destress Your Life!

YES!   STRESS is real:

Stress in humans results from interactions between persons and their environment that are perceived as straining or exceeding their adaptive capacities and threatening their well being.  The element of perception indicates that human stress responses reflect differences in personality, as well as differences in physical strength or general health.

Risk factors for stress-related illnesses are a mix of personal, interpersonal, and social variables.  These factors include lack or loss of control over one's physical environment, and lack or loss of social support networks.   People who are dependent on others (e.g.children or the elderly) . . . . from the Free Dictionary by Farlex

We all experience STRESS at one time or another and sometimes more than other times, and personally I am no different..

I have to tell you the past few months have been really stressful for me.  We're in a super growth mode at work,  and I was experiencing some health issues which just complicated the stress.   I know for many of you the transition from Kids home for the summer mode to back to school can move you to knew levels of stress.     

Here are 5 quick and easy tips that can help you to destress your life.

1. Take a Hot Bath - Pour Jordan Essentials Dead Sea Salt  Magnesium Soak into a fub full of hot water and enjoy the calming effect of Magnesium. ( I love adding a couple drops of  Essential Oil to the tub too,  depending on what I'm in the mood for)
2. Meditate -  Find a comfortable spot, close your eyes, and relax as you focus on releasing your worries.  Even 10 minutes of meditation can clear your mind!
3. Exercise Daily - Taking a job doesn't just help with physical health, it can also release endorphins and reduce stress, especially when done on a regular basis.
4. Indulge - Serotonin, the chemical responsible for calm and relaxation, may be boosted through certain foods.  This means the occasional sweet treat could help add some sunshine to your day.  So go ahead, enjoy a cookie or two
5. Get a Massage - Getting a massage can reduce your stress and tension.  Besides, who doesn't want to be pampered?   (I am one who seems to only make time for a massage while we are on vacation -  however a foot massage from hubby is a big help too)

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Tuesday Tip: April 15th can you say Stress

April 15th is a MAJOR STRESS generator for many of us.   While I personally take the easy way out and file an extension.  I know many others are focused on getting this out of the way so that they don't have to worry about it further.

Essential Oils and Herbal blends are a GREAT way to help relieve some of that stress.

Here is a quick tip to help.   Take your herbal blend roll in a circular motion on one hand.  Rub hands together and cup hands together and breathe deep.

If you're able to take a 5 minute break at your desk or find a quiet place away from the kids and use the blend on pressure points on your hands or massage the back of you neck.   If you are a praying person, recite your favorite Scripture and breathe deep.  Apply to palms and behind the ear.

** On a personal note,  I take the easy way and just use the Jordan Essentials Herbal Support Blend "Peace"

Stress Out?

One of my friends sent me this cute little guy today, assuring me that they "just knew" that I was stressed out and wanted to send me a virtual hug.

It's amazing how ones friends realize that our annual vacation to New Mexico every June for a week is one of the best stress releases for me. I also take that time to pamper myself, something that like most I don't do enough.

However everyone knows that the two weeks leading up to that vacation are "stressful" trying to get everyone lined out at work, leave notes on all my pending projects, and I've got several on my plate right now that I just can't seem to get across the idea that I'm getting ready to leave and I want to have everything tied up before I leave. STRESSED OUT . . . you could say YES!

But I am so looking forward to our vacation and I'm making my list so I don't forget anything important, Sun Screen -- Just love our Kiwi Cooler Scent (always hated smelling like a coconut), our beeswax lip balm, lotion bar (works great at keeping some of those biting bugs away), dead sea salts to soak in, shower gel, shea butter, spritzer for me and the hotel room (they always need freshening up). Not to mention my standard facial items . . . . . Maybe even our Whispers of Lavender Massage Gel. Ohhh I can't wait!

June is also my Birthday Month, so in addition to the company specials listed below, purchase $25.00 and be entered into a weekly drawing for a $50.00 gas card and a monthly drawing for a $100.00 family pack card. I'm offering a couple of my own in which I will be offering two separate prizes:

Drawing for FREE Kiwi Shower Gel and Spa Polish $25.00 value

1. For every $25.00 spent during the Month of June you will receive one entry

2. Purchase our Father's Day Collection and receive 2 extra entries

3. Purchase a Starter Set (Salt Scrub, Shea Butter and Lotion Bar) and receive 2 extra entries

Hostess Drawing Kiwi Dead Sea Salts and Shea Butter bath bombs $25.00 value

1. Drawing Entry for hosting a Spa Party, Online Party or Book Party

2. Drawing Entry for each $100.00 in sales

Both drawings will be held at 4 pm central time on June 30th.

Orders can be placed online at http://www.jordanrep.com/3854 or by contacting me directly cathyJELady@gmail.com