Live Healthy – Is Stress and Anxiety Taking You for a Ride on the Emotional Roller Coaster?

Find Out How Stress Affects More Than Your Moods!

Live healthy and stress less.

I know; much easier said than done in today’s busy world.

Are you stressed out these days?

Well you need to understand that worry and anxiety affects more than just our moods.

Truth is, even if we faithfully practice healthy habits like exercising and eating properly, the benefits we’ve gained from that will be thrown out the window if we let stress get the best of us!

The Stress Flare

How are your stress levels after you’ve had a long day at work and traffic on the freeway slows to a crawl? Or how about running late in the morning when getting the kids off to school because one unexpected thing after another continues to happen?

Listen, we’ve all been there as situations that are out of our control cause our tempers to flare and sometimes reach a boiling point. But what we need to be aware of is how this stress affects our body.

What happens in these stressful situations is that the body revs up production of a hormone called cortisol. Blood vessels constrict and divert the flow of blood from processes like digestion to the quick-acting muscles in the arms and legs, where an energy burst could be needed. The heart races to keep up with the frenzied motion, and the resulting hyper-alertness causes all sorts of anxiety.

We have to realize that even if we are health-conscious and go to great lengths to take care of our bodies, but we give stress, frustration, anger, worry, and anxiety the upper hand, we wipe out most of all the health benefits we have gained.

When we worry extensively, harbor bitterness, or give in to anger, these emotions pile stress on our immune system and weaken its ability to work properly. Stress is a key source for many ills such as: hypertension, elevated heart rate, headaches, and hormonal imbalances in the body.

Emotional Roller Coaster

Researchers are finding it more apparent that emotions are powerful forces within the human mind that clearly affect the body and soul. The proper adjustments in attitude can help prevent us from becoming unhealthy individuals.

Don Colbert, M.D., in his book Deadly Emotions, says that an emotional roller coaster saps a person physically and psychologically, which can leave both mind and body depleted of energy and strength. He also points out that medical studies indicate:

•  The mind and body are linked, which means how you feel emotionally can impact how you feel physically.
• Individuals who are fighting depression have an increased risk of developing cancer and heart disease.
• Emotions such as anxiety and fear have been linked to heart palpitations, irritable bowel syndrome, tension headaches, and more.

Don’t Worry. Be Happy!

Negative emotions alter body chemistry and can be a force that affects us in many ways. For example, it can affect our ability to sleep and digest food.

When life’s pressures build, we tend to revert back to unhealthy habits and turn to junk food for comfort. And we have no problem justifying it because of the intense pressure at work or at home, in our relationships, or dealing with financial setbacks, etc.

Be aware though, that turning to a diet of comfort food, junky snacks, or gooey desserts is going backwards, not forward, on the road to healthy living. Instead of these rich foods taking your mind off your troubles, they can actually compound your difficulties and add even more emotional stress. Know this and strive to make the better choices even in the midst of your struggles.

“Have no anxiety about anything; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 
– Philippians 4:6-7

So, go ahead; don’t worry – be happy! In reality, worry and stress are symptoms of a lack of trust in our heavenly Father. We need to work on doing what Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:34-35 to cure anxiety; which is to ‘seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will care for itself.’

May you seek first the kingdom of God and let His peace keep your heart and mind as you enjoy a life of growing prosperity!

God bless you always -

Cheers,
Brenda

The Belly Fat Cure, Jorge Cruise – Book Review

The Belly Fat Cure: Discover the New Carb Swap System
and Lose 4 to 9 lbs. Every Week

I recently heard Jorge Cruise interviewed by Mike Koenigs regarding making positive, healthy diet changes.

In the interview they discussed Jorge’s latest book “The Belly Fat Cure.”  He pointed out that so many people struggle with not losing weight even after diligently counting calories and faithfully exercising.

The key factor that he found got results in his life, and is now helping others, is the understanding, identifying, and elimination of extreme unwanted amounts of sugar the majority of people consume.

I find this interesting since the “sugar culprit” seems to be an ongoing thread in my own life…

My mom was a so called “health food nut” when I was younger and she eliminated most sugar from our diet. One of my brothers went through a lot of whole and living foods courses and he’s always preached the destructive and addicting effects of sugar. And recently I’ve listened to a number of interviews with nutritionist, Karen Hurd, and she goes into great detail on all the different harmful effects sugar has on our body (not just weight gain).

In my personal diet over the last few years I noticed sugar triggering some unwanted reactions, and I was forced to make some changes. So anyway, all that to say, this interview and book sparked my interest and I thought I’d point it out.

Below are some reader comments, reviews, and testimonials, along with some additional information and highlights about the book “The Belly Fat Cure: Discover the New Carb Swap System and Lose 4 to 9 lbs. Every Week” by Jorge Cruise:

A Look at the Chapter Titles:

1. Lose Your Belly in One Week!
2. The One Critical Key
3. The One-Week Challenge and Beyond
4. Carb Swap Meals
5. Carb Swap Products
6. Carb Swap Food Lists
7. Tone Your Abs
8. FAQs
(Plus and index of recipes)

“Jorge Cruise has answers that really work and take almost no time. I highly recommend them.”  
– Andrew Weil, best-selling author of 8 Weeks to Optimum Health

Product Description:

Drop 4 to 9 lbs. a week without dieting!

For years, experts have told you that you’re overweight because you eat too much and don’t exercise enough. They were WRONG. The truth is that you are eating foods packed with hidden sweeteners that deliver a belly-fattening Sugar/Carb Value. This simple guide makes smart eating effortless and affordable. It includes more than 1,500 options customized for: carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, and even vegans! What are you waiting for? Dig in. 

Reviews:

“Basically I took the 15 sugar 6 carb idea from Jorge and ran with it. So far I have lost 60 lbs on the Belly Fat Cure and I plan to lose 30 more to reach my goal.”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“I do not look at this as a diet at all, but an easily sustainable lifestyle, which has been a “first” for me. I have dropped 12 pounds with almost no effort and plan to stay the course since it’s easy for me and I need to lose more.”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“REDUCED carb and especially sugar is a combination that really works. My wife and I both continue to benefit from using this concept as well as the excellent recepies for every day foods like pizza and hamburgers.”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“It is working for me and after four weeks of following the simple carbohydrate/sugar balance I am feeling more energy than I have in years. I am not yearning for sweets or hungry as I was before on other weight lose programs.”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

Fast Food Swaps Video by Jorge Cruise on YouTube:

There is no magic ticket to weight loss or to ultimate health, and there is no one size fits all solution. It is important to research and discover what health choices work best for you and your body chemistry and lifestyle.

Reducing the sugar in your diet has many health benefits, including weight loss. If you are struggling, especially with belly fat, you may want to give this book a read.

May you continue to have growing prosperity in your health, even as your soul prospers!

Soar higher,
Brenda

P.S. If you’ve read “The Belly Fat Cure“, feel free to share your thoughts or experience.

Review of Tom Venuto’s Book – The Body Fat Solution:

5 Principles for Burning Fat, Building Lean Muscles, Ending Emotional Eating, and Maintaining Your Perfect Weight

Have you ever wondered why we embrace the mindset that gaining weight during the holidays is to be expected? And we justify it because – on the magic January 1st we’ll of course be starting that health and nutrition program as our New Year’s Resolution…

Well, what’s stopping any of us from making some healthier choices now and actually coming out of the holiday season feeling great? Starting the New Year with a jump start on our health & wellness goals, rather than in the negative zone?

Tom Venuto has a new book out this year, and currently on Amazon’s Best Seller list called:

THE BODY FAT SOLUTION: Five Principles for Burning Fat, Building Lean Muscles, Ending Emotional Eating, and Maintaining Your Perfect Weight. (I’ve got this book on my wish list. )

One of the main things that caught my attention to this book is the fact that he takes into consideration a well rounded look at getting fit including the mental side.

“The real secret of success is to understand and intentionally use the power of your unconscious mind. It’s the key to the body of your dreams and everything else you want in life.” – Tom Venuto

The following are some highlights from The Body Fat Solution description:

“…Venuto provides a sound plan that will help us put the brakes on overeating by pinpointing the mental roadblocks and emotional eating patterns that are preventing us from losing weight for good. Guiding readers to dig deeper, The Body Fat Solution explores:

• Why it is so difficult to balance calorie output with input
• What prevents people from eating appropriately and exercising more
• The emotional and psychological factors that sabotage Success

Tapping into his years of training expertise and personal experience, Venuto helps readers change their relationship with food, empowers them to take charge of their lives, and delivers a program that promises dramatic and permanent results.”

REVIEWS:

“…Nothing fluffy about this book: just well-founded scientific research and clearly illustrated direction.” — Library Journal

“…you are taken step-by-step through the essential process of goal setting and reprogramming your mental awareness of the beliefs and attitudes that can sabotage your plans.”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“…My rate of fat loss nearly quadrupled!! For me, it was literally a miracle!…”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“…Near the end of weight loss, fat burners sometimes plateau and weight loss stops. Venuto knows the answers to these problems and lets the reader know how to kick-start it again…”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“…This book is based more for the person who just wants to be in better shape as opposed to the detail of Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle…”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

“…provides solutions for regular people who live with stress, a shortage of time, emotional eating habits, and who lack motivation…”
actual portion of user testimonial taken from amazon.com

Also to note: I first heard about Tom Venuto because of his e-book, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle; which Clickbank rated as the #1 fitness and #1 diet e-book on the internet, with users in 134 countries.

So if you are ready to get a jump start on the January 1st crowd, and begin tackling your fitness goals – you might want to check out Venuto’s resources.

May you continue to have growing prosperity in your health, even as your soul prospers!

Soar higher,
Brenda

P.S. If you’ve had a chance to try out The Body Fat Solution I’d love to hear your comments.

Breast Cancer – Estrogen Fed Cancer & the Power of Nutrition

Pro-Active Steps You Can Take In the Fight Against Breast Cancer!

Breast Cancer Awareness was last month and I heard a really helpful interview on a local radio station http://www.WWIB.com on October 14th.

Nutritionist Karen Hurd located in Fall Creek, WI and online at http://www.KarenHurd.com, was interviewed and gave some really helpful, health impacting information.

I’ve listened to her before and I’ve always been impressed. She has a way of explaining how the body works in easy-to-understand terms. And all of her recommendations, that I’ve tried, have helped me.

Today I’ll try to just stay focused on this interview about estrogen fed cancer. Also let me make my disclaimer up front – this post is based on the notes I took while listening to the interview and I do my best to be accurate. But even so this is in no way medical advice… if you have a problem, please go see a doctor!

Estrogen fed cancers are tumorous growths that are fed by the hormones estrogen. There are four types of estrogen – and estrogen fed cancers are fed by one of the strongest estrogens that we make. It stimulates female tissue to grow past what it should be growing and to grow tissue that is an anomaly (not supposed to be there). Then that tissue is called a tumor and can spread as cancer to other parts of the body as well. So it is important to keep it in check!

Since estrogen is causing this… if we can control the amount of estrogen being secreted or get rid of the estrogen that is already circulating in the body – we could have a major impact on the cancer!

How Do We Go About Getting Control of the Estrogen in Our Body?

1.) Stop the Things that are Causing Over-Production

What causes us to produce large amounts of estrogen that are over-the-top amounts that cause cancerous growths?

Things like the following were the main culprits mentioned:

A. CAFFEINE – Caffeine is one of the worst culprits in estrogen fed cancers! It produces large amounts of estrogen (too much estrogen and then you can grow fibroids or tumors that become cancerous.) As difficult as it may be, it is important to STOP the intake of caffeine.

If you give up the coffee (and/or pop) your estrogen levels will begin to fall. Suggested alternatives besides plain water are: carbonated water and almond milk (warm almond milk is good).

B. SUGAR – Sugar is another culprit that stimulates the production of estrogen.

C. PERFUMES & FRAGERANCES – Perfumes may not be something you would have considered, but they are well known for stimulating the production of hormones.

2.) Get Rid of the Estrogen that is Already Made

We recycle estrogen everyday – all day. Most of the time it is not being properly eliminated, and gets recycled in the blood stream and wreaks havoc.

How do we eliminate it?

Have a diet high in fiber; beans and legumes. If you are dealing with symptoms, add large amounts of soluble fiber into your diet – it would be nice to press 30-50 grams p/day, which means ½ cup of beans 6-9 times a day. Then you clear a lot of estrogen and reduce your risks.

Randy Johnson, a client of Karen Hurd, was also on the interview. Randy already had a mastectomy late 2007 and then contacted Karen when dealing with the crisis of breast cancer. She was also seeing her regular doctors, and so she has lots of documentation of her test results.

After she started the recommended nutritional diet changes, her tested levels of estrogen dropped dramatically! She did not end up taking the chemotherapy and is now cancer free. Randy also mentioned other health benefits from her nutritional diet changes and her story is very encouraging.

This is a verse she stood on during her health crisis:

“Trust Me in your times of trouble and I will rescue you and you will glorify Me.” – Psalm 50:15

I’ve personally taken Karen’s previous advice on cutting out sugar and adding fish oil to my diet. I haven’t completely cut out sugar but take in very little. Those two changes alone made a significant difference for me.

I really suggest not ignoring the practical everyday things we can do to help ourselves achieve better health. As Karen said, “There are no side effects to a healthy diet – only side benefits.”

If we pray and ask God for help and He brings to our attention steps we can take, why would we want to ignore them?

I was dealing with symptoms and have been in prayer about them, and then this interview just happened to show up. I’ve been challenged with giving up my coffee, but I am working on it and also getting the majority of my protein from beans now.

I’ve already noticed most of my symptoms gone, (now just dealing with caffeine withdrawal headaches).

Bottom line: Have HOPE! Do not ignore the practical nutritional steps you can take. And do not fear. Do what you can and Trust God – always!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. I was reminded of a book I’ve had for many years that is also packed full of helpful information. I just dug it out and dusted it off. I see it is still available on Amazon and is called: “You CAN Prevent Breast Cancer” by Harvey Diamond.

Happiness – How Can a Healthy Lifestyle Make You Happy?

How to Cheer Things Up with Healthy Lifestyle Choices!

I don’t know a thing about you …

 but I bet you desire happiness in life.

Having a bright, cheerful life is an achievable goal for everyone.

However, that being said, it is not easy to achieve for everyone …

For some people it requires a little extra work to get life into balance.

Happiness is a Battle for Many

There are unfortunately, many that battle stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Others are scarred by trials in life. And add to this a lack of sleep, poor nutrition, an unhealthy diet, and virtually no exercise and it becomes quite obvious why there is no smiling going on in this group of people.

If you fall into the previously mentioned group, you’ll be ‘happy’ to know there is help to cheer things up.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices are a Must

Living a healthy lifestyle goes hand-in-hand with your level of happiness in life. Your physical health affects not only your personal self-image, but also your mental health. And your spiritual condition directs many of the decisions you make in regards to priority and balance in your life.

Resources are around every corner when it comes to learning about diet, fitness, nutrition, and building a positive self-image. These things all impact how you feel. Study up on the areas you are weak in and take steps to improve. Keeping them in balance is key to a happier you.

The state of your physical health, mental and emotional health, and spiritual health all work together. Making healthy choices creates a positive cycle so that as you become happier you are also encouraged to make healthier choices.

Consider Your Spiritual Condition

God created us to be happy people that are filled with a joy and love for life. With God we can be more than just happy but find true joy. Choosing to focus on all the good God has provided in our lives can help overcome a sense of unhappiness. There is no greater help to rise above negative circumstances, than the help that comes from God.

“You will show me the path of life: in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”
– Psalm 16:11

Your next step? To take what you’ve just learned and start making healthy lifestyle choices in your life. Step-by-step begin to replace the negatives with the positives. Work to keep things in balance and you’ll find it much easier to be a happy person. Seek God and ask for help and enjoy a life full of laughter and happiness.

May your life be balanced, happy, and full of growing prosperity!

God bless you -
Cheers,
Brenda

Self-Improvement – How to Tell if You Are a Positive Thinker? Take This Test!

The Power of Positive Thinking to Help You Get Happy & Attract Success!

Self-improvement requires adjusting your attitude and becoming a positive thinker. You’ve probably heard that statement a hundred times before. And it is true.

“If you are going to think: Think big.”  –  Donald Trump

In fact, as you practice using positive thinking, you will find that things begin to change for you.

Sometimes the change is so gradual you don’t notice anything at all, until one day someone else points out that you seem different. They may ask if you’ve gotten a new outfit, changed your hair, lost weight, or started dating someone new?

Tapping into positive thinking not only makes you happier, but it also makes you more attractive; the kind of person others want to be around.

There are some common signs of positively charged people.

How to Tell if You Are a Positive Thinker?

Check out the following list to see if any of these sound familiar, and help gauge your progress and see what you have to look forward to.
 
You Know You’re on the Right Track When:

1.) Your long drive to work flew by so fast, you questioned why it ever bothered you in the first place.

2.) You spent twenty-two minutes waiting in line at the bank, on your half hour lunch break, and your day wasn’t ruined and your life didn’t end.

3.) The gas station attendant gives you the wrong amount of change back; you point it out with a friendly smile and he happily corrects the mistake.

4.) The long awaited repair part for your vehicle finally arrived at the dealership after two weeks on backorder, only to discover it was the wrong size. You are so patient and understanding about the mistake, when the dealership calls, they give you a significant discount on the repair service.

5.) Throughout the day, when you catch a reflection of yourself in a mirror, you’re smiling and you don’t think you look like an ugly duckling.

6.) You don’t hear the timer go off and dinner in the oven gets burnt to a crisp, yet somehow you quickly throw something together that turns out better than you originally planned.

7.) Unexpectedly you find yourself with generous free time on your hands, and lots of enjoyable things to do with it, including the energy needed to do them.

8.) You realize the last time you let yourself think “I can’t” was while thinking: “I can’t believe how blessed I am to have all these wonderful things happening to me!”

Well how did you do? Did you recognize yourself in any of these? Or are you looking forward to the day you do?

Regardless of your current level, a key to keep in mind is that the most positive, powerful, life changing thing you can meditate and think on is the Word of God. In Psalm chapter one it says that those who meditate and obey God’s Word are blessed and whatever they do prospers.

Make no mistake about it; positive thinking has the power to change your life. As you continue to use this technique in your life, you will find you don’t have to put much effort into achieving what you want. Positive thoughts put the law of attraction into motion and begin to manifest abundant success in your life.

May your thoughts be positive and your life full of growing prosperity!

Cheers,
Brenda

P.S. So how did you score? Are you reaping the benefits of a positive attitude? Does maintaining a positive attitude come easy for you,  or do you find yourself quick to snap at others everywhere you go ?

Feel free to leave your comments and compare your results with others…

How to Improve Your Skin in Just 5 Days with the Right Body Creams!

Skin Care: Discover 3 key natural ingredients to look for in body lotion and creams that will improve your skin!

Skin care is vital to maintaining a healthy, youthful appearance. I mention healthy first because as you know, skin is an organ and your body’s first line of defense. Taking care of it is key and proper nutrition and the right body creams are important.

It never fails, when not taken care of properly; it soon becomes clearly visible that there is a problem. On the other hand, when properly taken care of, with the right body lotion and creams, the result is a youthful glow.

Don’t you just hate it when your skin starts to become visibly dry and wrinkled? Or displays discolored blotching, flaking, and or undue oiliness and large pores?

Once you discover the effective, natural ingredients that should be in your body creams, you’ll also discover how to get visible improvement in just days.

Keeping on top of the latest technology is time consuming and sampling the latest products gets expensive. Especially with over hyped, over priced products that are all too common on the market. The information and resources provided here are meant to help you in your search.

The following natural ingredients have been found to work quickly and effectively for all skin types:

PROTEIN

The first ingredient is keratin, which is a protein that is vital to the skin. Unfortunately, most body creams that contain this have a form of keratin that has been through a process called hydrolyzation and limited in its effectiveness.

Functional Keratin™ is a recent break through by the New Zealand company; Keratec. This form of keratin is similar to that found in human skin and goes to work stimulating the production of new cells. The reduction of wrinkles, redness from inflammation, and increased firmness and moisture retention are common results from applying this ingredient.

VITAMINS & MINERALS

Phytessence Wakame is the next ingredient you want to look for. This a powerful antioxidant derived from sea kelp. It is packed with minerals and B vitamins and aids in healing irritation and increasing elasticity.

ANTIOXIDANTS

The final ingredient I want to mention is CoEnzymeQ10. There is a special form of this antioxidant now available that is highly effective called Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. It has the ability to penetrate deeply to dramatically effect wrinkles as a key benefit.

There is a lot of research and exciting information about these natural elements and how they can benefit you. I was only able to highlight them today, but could have gone on and on about them.

Your goal? To start utilizing these powerfully tested natural ingredients in your skin care regimen. Enjoy improvement in less than a week when you choose the right body lotion and creams.

May your health be optimum and your life full of growing prosperity!

God bless you,
Brenda

P.S. For additional research and skin care products full of highly concentrated, natural ingredients, I recommend checking out: Xtend-Life

Guest article “Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good” by Joe Barry

How to Overcome and be Free from Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Eliminate Anxiety and Panic Attacks For Good

If you suffer from…

• Palpitations
• A pounding heart, or an accelerated heart rate
• Sweating
• Trembling or shaking
• Shortness of breath
• A choking sensation
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Nausea or stomach cramps
• Derealization (a feeling of unreality)
• Fear of losing control or going crazy
• Fear of dying Numbness or a tingling sensation
• Chills or hot flashes

(Source: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR) 2000 Washington, DC.)

…then you’ve experienced firsthand some of the possible symptoms of a panic or anxiety attack. If you are reading this page because a loved one suffers from these symptoms and you are trying to understand or help, it’s hard to appreciate what they go through.

Just try to imagine what it feels like to experience one, if you can.

Here is a typical example:

Standing in a supermarket queue, it’s been a long wait but only one customer to go before you make it to the cashier. Wait, what was that sensation? An unpleasant feeling forms in your throat, your chest feels tighter, now a sudden shortness of breath, and what do you know—your heart skips a beat. “Please, God, not here.”

A quick scan of the territory—is it threatening? Four unfriendly faces queue behind, one person in front. Pins and needles seem to prick you through your left arm, you feel slightly dizzy, and then the explosion of fear as you dread the worst. You are about to have a panic attack.

There is no doubt in your mind now that this is going to be a big one. Okay, focus: Remember what you have been taught, and it is time now to apply the coping techniques. Begin the deep breathing exercise your doctor recommended. In through the nose, out through the mouth.

Think relaxing thoughts, and again, while breathing in, think “Relax,” and then breathe out. But it doesn’t seem to be having any positive effect; in fact, just concentrating on breathing is making you feel self-conscious and more uptight.

Okay, coping technique 2:

Gradual muscle relaxation. Tense both shoulders, hold for 10 seconds, then release. Try it again. No; still no difference. The anxiety is getting worse and the very fact that you are out of coping techniques worsens your panic. If only you were surrounded by your family, or a close friend were beside you so you could feel more confident in dealing with this situation.

Now, the adrenaline is really pumping through your system, your body is tingling with uncomfortable sensations, and now the dreaded feeling of losing complete control engulfs your emotions. No one around you has any idea of the sheer terror you are experiencing. For them, it’s just a regular day and another frustratingly slow queue in the supermarket.

You are out of options. Time for Plan C.

The most basic coping skill of all is “fleeing.” Excuse yourself from the queue; you are slightly embarrassed as it is now that it is your turn to pay. The cashier is looking bewildered as you leave your shopping behind and stroll towards the door. There is no time for excuses—you need to be alone. You leave the supermarket and get into your car to ride it out alone. Could this be the big one? The one you fear will push you over the edge mentally and physically. Ten minutes later the panic subsides.

It’s 10:30 a.m. How are you going to make it through the rest of the day?

If you suffer from panic or anxiety attacks, the above scenerio probably sounds very familiar. It may have even induced feelings of anxiety and panic just reading it. The particular situations that trigger your panic and anxiety may differ; maybe the bodily sensations are a little different. Or maybe it happened to you for the first time on a plane, in the dentist chair, or even at home, while doing nothing in particular.

If you have ever had what has become known as a “panic attack,” take comfort in the fact that you are by no means alone.

A panic attack always comes with the acute sense of impending doom. You feel you are either about to lose your mind or one of your vital bodily functions is about to cease functioning and you will end your days right there among the canned goods and frozen food.

You are by no means alone; you’re not even one in a million. In America, it is estimated that almost 5% of the population suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. For some, it may be the infrequent panic attacks that only crop up in particular situations-like when having to speak in front of others, while, for other people, it can be so frequent and recurring that it inhibits them from leaving their home. Frequent panic attacks often develop into what medical physicians refer to as an “anxiety disorder.”

One of the first steps to regaining control of your life is getting helpful information. This site will give you that, and more.

The beginning of your recovery starts here. What you will learn is that there is a very good chance you are about to end the cycle of panic attacks in your life. You will learn not only to regain the carefree life you remember once having, but will also gain new confidence in living. Your answer to living free from “panic” or “anxiety attacks” is at hand.

This site demonstrates that the panic and anxiety that you have experienced will be the very key to your courage and success.

Begin the road to recovery by browsing through the site. While many of you may have read almost everything you can possibly read relating to panic and anxiety I assure you this site offers something very effective.

Did you know…?

The key difference between someone who is cured of panic attacks and those who are not is really very simple. The people who are cured no longer fear panic attacks. I’ll try to show you how to be one of these people as well.

What if I told you the trick to ending panic and anxiety attacks is to want to have one. That sounds strange, even contradictory, but let me explain.

The trick to panic attacks is wanting to have one-the wanting pushes it away. Can you have a panic attack in this very second? No!

You know the saying that “what you resist, persists.” Well that saying applies perfectly to fear. If you resist a situation out of fear, the fear around that issue will persist. How do you stop resisting–you move directly into it, into the path of the anxiety, and by doing so it cannot persist.

In essence what this means is that if you daily voluntarily seek to have a panic attack, you cannot have one. Try in this very moment to have a panic attack and I will guarantee you cannot. You may not realize it but you have always decided to panic. You make the choice by saying this is beyond my control.

Another way to appreciate this is to imagine having a panic attack as like standing on a cliff’s edge. The anxiety seemingly pushes you closer to falling over the edge.

To be rid of the fear you must metaphorically jump. You must jump off the cliff edge and into the anxiety and fear and all the things that you fear most.

How do you jump? You jump by wanting to have a panic attack. You go about your day asking for anxiety and panic attacks to appear.

Your real safety is the fact that a panic attack will never harm you. That is medical fact. You are safe, the sensations are wild but no harm will come to you. Your heart is racing but no harm will come to you. The jump becomes nothing more than a two foot drop! Perfectly safe.
Learn more: panicportal.com 

Joe Barry is an international panic disorder coach. His informative site on all issues related to panic and anxiety attacks can be found here: panicportal.com 

This article is copywritten material and requires permission from the author to republish.

If you or someone you know is suffering from panic and anxiety attacks, I recommend looking at Joe Barry’s Panic Away system and resources.

Be free to live the full life God intends you to live!

Soar higher,
Brenda