De-Stress with Natural Solutions

	De-Stress with Natural Solutions!
	Are you feeling frazzled or overwhelmed? It's hard not to feel that way with the demands of everyday life- deadlines, demands from work, family and friends, and other frustrations. Small doses of stress can be handled by our body and can sometimes help us to perform under pressure. But when we are constantly in overdrive from stress if can take a toll on our bodies and our minds. You can protect yourself by learning the symptoms and signs of stress and also by learning how to de-stress when it's necessary. Learn more about stressing and de-stressing with Natural Solutions.
	When Insomnia Strikes
	It's springtime, 66 degrees at night. The frogs are croaking softly outside your window and the wind is gently rustling the newly formed leaves on the trees. The earth is whispering her soft goodnight exhala­tions and your mind is clear, your soul at ease. You drift off as soon as your head hits the pillow and sleep, sleep, sleep. A deep, refreshing slumber on a comfortable bed with fresh sheets next to someone you love is one of life's great luxuries, but such perfect nights are rare for all too many people. Millions of Americans suffer insomnia due to job stress, kids who can't sleep, medical conditions, or environ­mental factors keeping them awake, among many other reasons. The connection between stress and sleep, and how to beat it.
	Is Stress Ruining Your Health?
	We don't need researchers to tell us that stress is rampant in the US. But in its 2009 Stress in America study, the American Psychological Association found that 24 percent of adults are experiencing high levels of tension-and 42 percent of us were more stressed out last year than the previous year. And it's not just because of the recession, traffic jams, and rat-a-tat pace of grim news headlines-it's how we handle the challenges of daily life. Stress can be a wrecking ball to your body, mind, and spirit. Here's what to do about it.
	The Pain of Progress
	High levels of stress follow as naturally after progress as exhaust after traffic-pick up a magazine at Barnes and Noble and see if it doesn't contain an article mentioning the subject. Four out of five Americans report a need to reduce stress in their lives, often resorting to tranquilizers. Why, in such a prosperous age, is it necessary to sedate so many? Understanding the physiology of stress.
	Sautéed Mushrooms with Herbs
	Why not try a side of mushrooms sautéed in herbs with any meal? They are delicious and nutritious! Click here for more information.