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1Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comWhat To Do AboutStress.By Niraj Naik

2Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comMedical Disclaimer:While the information in this book was prepared to provide accurate information regardingtopics related to general and specific health issues, the information contained in the Site ismade available with the express understanding that Niraj Naik is not dispensing medicaladvice and do not intend any of this information to be used for self diagnosis or treatment.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND BEFORESTARTING OR STOPPING ANY TREATMENT OR ACTING UPON INFORMATION CONTAINED INTHIS BOOK, YOU SHOULD CONTACT YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN OR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.

3Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comAbout The PublisherNiraj Naik, has had a roller coaster ride through a multitude oflife and entrepreneurial experiences.In early 2010 he was finally diagnosed with ulcerative colitis dueto a very stressful period in his life and had previously sufferedfrom its symptoms on and off for several years.Using a combination of natural treatments and following the principles of Ayurvedahe has finally broken free from the burdens of this illness and is currently still inremission without requiring medication.This has allowed him to completely reinvent his life and discover a new passion forhelping others to do the same.The stress of modern living is what he believes is the real cause of disease and badhealth. The treatment begins with a change in perception, that your illness is a gifand not a burden.He still enjoys making music with his new band called amAya and is co-founder ofsome of the most popular meditation music websites ail: support@nirajnaik.com

4Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comTable of ContentsAbout The Publisher. 3Introduction.4What Happens During Stress?. 5What Happens During Unhealthy Stress?. 6My Professional Experience Of Dealing With Stress.7Methods Of Reducing Stress:. 8Introducing: The Alpha Mind System. 12How To Reduce Stress Through The Ancient Science Of Healing Called Ayurveda:.13

5Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comIntroductionI am a pharmacist and have worked as a natural health consultantto several large blue chip companies, and dare I say it, includingWalmart, where I have seen all kinds of people suffering fromstress, insomnia, phobias and depression.Working in a cubicle environment myself for many years, I knowthe stress and negative health impact involved with such alifestyle.In our busy modern day world, most people tend to neglect the importance of unwinding and lettinggo of stress every now and then.But relaxing the mind and body can bring you many benefits, which you can discover yourself onceyou learn about how music, meditation and brainwave entrainment can be very powerful techniquesfor reducing stress that only require a few minutes a day to work.It is much easier to understand their true benefits when you first understand what happens duringstress in your mind and body.What Happens During Stress?First it is important to understand the difference between the two different types of stress:Healthy Stress also known as Eustress:This is beneficial stress inside the body that leads to positive outcomes when done in moderation. Enjoyable exercise Massage Sauna Roller coaster rides

6Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comUnhealthy Stress (has two different types):Emotional: Job dissatisfaction Financial Worries Lack of sleep Bullying Social dislocation / separation from normal communities such as in Emigrant Asians,Native Americans and Aborigines in Australia who together have the highest rates of heartdisease in the world.Physical: Steroid use Stimulant drug abuse Excessive caffeine Excessive refined sugar intake Excessive refined salt intake Diseases such as Diabetes SmokingWhat Happens During Unhealthy Stress?Your body produces special hormones that serve important functions during a response. The releaseof stress hormones is controlled by the hypothalamus and your pituitary gland together in unison.Under stress:The hypothalamus signals your pituitary gland to release hormonal messengers to your adrenalglands to release adrenaline and cortisol.This is known as the HPA axis.

7Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comYou have two different divisions to your nervous system – sympathetic and parasympathetic neitherof which is under your conscious control.Sympathetic deals with “Flight or Fight” Speeds up your heart rate Redirects blood flow away from your gut and to your muscles Stimulates your liver to release glucose so higher blood glucose levels Triggers the release of various blood clotting factorsParasympathetic however does the opposite and relaxes you: Helps you to get ready to eat Digest food Store energyThese two nervous pathways govern homeostasis – your bodies natural balance mechanism. Whenyou are under prolonged stress this function goes out of sync resulting on all the major problemscaused by long term stress and a dysfunctional HPA axis.Consequences of a dysfunctional HPA axis:Cushing syndrome is one extreme example of a body under extreme stress causing the HPA axis togo completely out of sync and produces excess cortisol.Result is: Increased visceral fat Diabetes Heart diseaseThis is a common character trait of people under stress these days with the visible potbelly, type 2diabetes and other chronic diseases.Depression is another example of an initiator of HPA axis dysfunction:

8Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.com“There is compelling evidence for the involvement of the HPA axis abnormalities in depression.”Kunugi H et al Neuropsychopharmacology January 2006Smoking is also proven to disrupt the HPA axis, although not as chronic in its effect as depression.My Professional Experience Of Dealing WithStressI would like to go back to my own experiences as a pharmacist whenperforming medicine use reviewsWhat was interesting is that with the patients who had one or more riskfactors such as high blood pressure or existing disease, nearly every singleone of these patients complained of feeling under stress, either from anemotional trauma previously in their life such as divorce, or working longhours, not sleeping properly and eating the wrong foods.Now what I did that I believe was different from what they were normallyused to, was that I actually took a little bit of time to listen to their problems.Then I offered solutions, usually in the form of a little shopping list of things to buy that would helpthem that they could easily find from their local supermarket, such as healthier food and drinks.Many consumed large quantities of fizzy drinks so I suggested a few healthier swaps they couldmake.I would also direct them to website with more information that could help them fit exercise intotheir lives more easily, be able to cook healthier meals and this is the biggy,I would recommend they take up Yoga, Meditation and listen to music that would help them to relaxmore.Those who followed through on my advice reported feeling much better and some even came offtheir medications completely as a result.

9Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comHere is some more evidence of the power of yoga at reducing harmful effects of stress:A study, published in Journal of The Association of Physicians of India (JAPI), establishes thereversibility of heart disease through yoga. Study was on angiographic ally proven CAD patients, ofwhom 71 formed the study group and 42 the control group. And the results proved that the serumtotal cholesterol levels had reduced by 23.3%, disease had regressed in 43.7% and progression wasarrested in another 46.5% of the patients. Some marked improvements were noticed in anxietylevels of patients. Controlled yoga combining calming and stimulating measures resulted in reducedserum cholesterol, LDL and triglyceride levels.Methods Of Reducing Stress:Medication For Stress?If you go to your doctor with stress related symptoms such as hypertension, high cholesterol ordepression, you will often be rushed away with a prescription for a drug, or a cocktail of drugs!These are some commonly prescribed drugs for stressrelated conditions: Beta blockers like atenolol for lowering bloodpressure, Statins like simvastating for lowering cholesterol, Antidepressants like Prozac for depression, Anti-anxiety/muscle relaxants like Diazepam(Valium) or Xanax for anxiety Sleeping pills like Zopiclone for insomniaMedication like those listed above merely acts like applying ice on the bruise.Medication never treats the cause or source of the problem.If you keep banging your head on the wall, it doesn’t matter how much ice you apply, your bruisewill just get bigger and bigger!So it is essential that if you are on long term medication to be concerned making lifestyle changesso that you are no longer dependent on them.Drugs are also not smart, they cause a whole list of side effects due to their inability to adapt to theexact requirements of an individual.

10Niraj Naik http://www.NirajNaik.comYour body is actually a natural pharmacy and has the ability to produce natural versions of all of thedrugs listed above in the exact 'smart' doses that your body needs.In some cases when your body has been under stress it can go off balance and lose its ability toproduce these natural medicines in the doses that it needs.There are very safe and natural solutions that can help rebalance and harmonize your body withoutyou being dependent on medication for the rest of your life, also saving you and the government alot of money that could be better spent elsewhere!YogaYoga is becoming a widely popular method of not only staying fit,but also unwinding and relaxing both the mind and body.Many studies have shown how the positive benefits of yogaproduces beneficial alpha brainwaves that is associated with stressreduction.“Decrease in serum cortisol during yoga exercise is correlated with alpha wave activation.” KameiT, Toriumi Y, Kimura H, Ohno S, Kumano H, Kimura K.Source: Shimane Institute of Health Science, Izumo, oga has also been shown clinically to lower blood pressure naturally;Among traditional lifestyle modifications, yoga is a low-cost, simple to administer,nonpharmacological, popular behavioural intervention that can lower blood pressure in prehypertensive HIV-infected adults with mild-moderate CVD risk factors. Cade WT et alSource: Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, 4940 ParkviewPlace, St Louis, MO 63110, rciseLight aerobic exercise done on a daily basis of 30 – 45 mins