Feeling stressed is something that we all experience throughout our lives.

In fact, any change, good or bad, has the potential to cause stress.

At times, stress can be beneficial; tight deadlines at work require us to stay focused and finish our tasks.

Constant, unwavering stress, however, can cause health problems such as depression, stroke and heart disease.

The first step to effectively manage stress is to recognize early warning signs.

Possible Signs and Symptoms of Stress:

• Anxiety
  Back pain
  Constipation or diarrhea
  Depression
  Fatigue
  Stiff neck or jaw
  Upset stomach Headaches
  High blood pressure
  Trouble sleeping or insomnia
  Problems with relationships
  Shortness of breath
  Weight gain or loss

Here Are Ways to Alleviate Stress:

• Learn how to say “no” – don’t take on more than you can handle
  Start a stress journal
  Express your feelings
  Manage your time
  Stay positive
  Accept things you can’t change
  Take time to relax and recharge
  Adopt a healthy lifestyle – exercise regularly, eat healthy, get enough sleep and reduce caffeine and sugar intake

And last but certainly not least… LAUGH

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Ever been stressed or filled with tension while driving?

Want a simple and easy solution I have found to ease that stress and tension?

Good, I want to share with you an audio I recently put together.

It’s FREE, and I think you will find it helpful.

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Enjoy your audio, practice these techniques, and have a wonderful day.

Trapper Sherwood; CMH
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PS… By using these techniques, you will be on your way to to reducing your stress, tension and even road rage and be able to relax easier.

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People use meditation for various health problems, such as:

Anxiety

Pain

Depression

Stress

Insomnia

Physical or emotional symptoms that may be associated with chronic illnesses (such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS, and cancer) and their treatment.

Meditation is also used for overall health and well-being.

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Insomnia relief we recommend http://sleepsecretaudio.com

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

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Get’s kinda boring doesn’t it?

Ever wish that ride could be different?

The other day I took the incredible journey of 1000 hands clapping, and guess what, I didn’t even leave my office.

As you know, I am a hypnotist, and have put together some pretty good meditation audio’s that many people have written back and told me in testimonials how the audio’s have helped them fall asleep, reduced their stress, even have built up their confidence.

But this journey I took the other day was courtesy of Lawrence Ball and his 1000 Hands Clapping Audio blew me away!

You see, Lawrence is a musical renaissance man; composing, performing and improvising his often meditative, sometimes mathematical music. He has performed in 11 countries, and has collaborated on 3 projects with Pete Townshend, including a double album “Method Music” due to be released on Navona Records fall of 2010.

The music of his 1000 Hands Clapping is like none other!

You don’t have to check this site out… http://www.meditationalmusic.net/1000handsclapping.html But what would it be like for you if you were able to listen to this audio, and remove the outer world “buzz” from your mind, and talk to your silent, deeper inner self?

To me, it was worth it. Go find out for yourself. http://www.meditationalmusic.net/1000handsclapping.html

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://mindvacationmeditation.com

PS…as soon as you slip on your earphones, you’ll experience sounds like you have never heard before. Check it out at http://www.meditationalmusic.net/1000handsclapping.html

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Here are a couple quick tips you can use everyday to eat right and in this case — get active.

You already know physical activity is vital for a healthy lifestyle. So, here are some more reasons to get active. The most recognized benefits are being more fit and maintaining weight. However physical activity also can lower your risk for diseases like type-2 diabetes and heart disease. We’ve heard people talk about a runner’s high or feeling better after playing a sport. That’s because physical activity can relieve stress and improve self-esteem.

Now you have even better reasons to get active!

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist

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Well for some, that may be true. However, for those who practice meditation with a strong conviction, the benefits of meditation are far greater than being able to sleep fast. Basically, meditation has been designed to help people free their mind from life’s constant conflicts. It promises to give people a deeper sense of relaxation and a higher control of themselves. The benefits of meditation even includes understanding one’s self as it is viewed to be a process that will lead people to self-awareness.

Scientific studied even found explanations to confirm some benefits of meditation. These studies point out that meditation shift the brain’s activity from the stress-prone part to the calmer part of the brain. This mind exercise lessens the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression. They further found out that the brain processes lesser fear due to the changes in the brain’s activities.

There are benefits of meditation that most people find very helpful. One is, it actually releases a person from the bondage of past traumas which causes a feeling of having “unfinished business”, and hindering present growth. Through this, one can also enjoy the little joys that each moment brings.

The benefits of meditation will end our quest for things that we don’t have or the feelings that we haven’t experienced. Instead these will teach us how to appreciate the present. Meditation is just a simple method of gently taking us back into the NOW and letting go of the THEN.

Because of the benefits of meditation, a lot of people suffering from psychological problems have found an ally in this mind practice. It is said to be able to pull one out of depression. And because it gives us a better understanding of ourselves, meditation also encourages people to quit their addiction to vices, help in their healing and recovery, and live better and healthier lives.

Some health experts have found out that people who have been diagnosed to be suffering from too much stress and extreme anxiety need not be treated with drugs. The benefits of meditation were once again proven in the study of these people. They found out that engaging in meditation is a good panic attack prevention.

A lot of people have different things to say about meditation. Although there are numerous techniques in meditation, they should all be treated the same way. They are not designed to solve our problems or make life worry-free. They are here so that we will be more accepting of life and its challenges.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH

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Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Anyone can practice meditation. It’s simple and inexpensive, and it doesn’t require any special equipment. And you can practice meditation wherever you are — whether you’re out for a walk, riding the bus, waiting at the doctor’s office or even in the middle of a difficult business meeting.

Understanding meditation

Meditation, considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine, produces a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process results in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.

Please try one of our free meditation audios to help reduce your stress, I call it “Peaceful Recess”
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Meditation and emotional well-being
When you meditate, you clear away the information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress.

The emotional benefits of meditation include:

• Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations
• Building skills to manage your stress
• Increased self-awareness
• Focusing on the present
• Reducing negative emotions

Meditation and illness
Many healthy people use meditation as a way to relax the body and reduce stress. But meditation also might be useful if you have a medical condition, especially one that may be worsened by stress.

A growing body of scientific research is supporting the health benefits of meditation. But many of the studies aren’t of high quality, and some researchers believe it’s not yet possible to draw conclusions about the possible benefits of meditation.

With that in mind, some research suggests that meditation may help such conditions as:

• Allergies
• Anxiety disorders
• Asthma
• Binge eating
• Cancer
• Depression
• Fatigue
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• Pain
• Sleep problems
• Substance abuse

Be sure to talk to your health care provider about the pros and cons of using meditation if you have any of these or other medical conditions. Meditation isn’t a replacement for traditional medical treatment. But it can be useful in addition to your other treatment.

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“With all the holiday hype, I feel like I’m expected to do too many things at once.”

Take Time for Yourself

* Try making a schedule, and figure out how best to maximize your time.
* Learn how to say “no” to commitments that you don’t think you can manage.
* Relax, take a walk, collect your thoughts.
* Reflect on what the holidays mean to you personally.
* Exercise three times a week.

“Fattening food is everywhere, and at every party there’s so much alcohol.”

You Can Party—Healthfully

Be mindful that high fat, high sugar foods can cause depression, and/or hyperactive, stressful behaviors in some people. According to the International Center for Nutritional Research, eating a lot of sugar and fats and increasing alcohol consumption may cause illness (diarrhea) and vitamin deficiencies. Instead, try to eat fiber-full foods such as fresh vegetables, salads, and fruit; consume smaller portions of protein; drink a lot of water; reduce alcohol consumption; and allow at least 3 hours after eating before going to bed.

When hosting a gathering, make healthful food and drink alternatives available to your guests.

Salsa is a great substitute for cheese dip or sour cream, sorbet beats ice cream, and ginger ale and sparkling cider are festive holiday beverages. Plan games and activities for your guests, and be quick to make introductions. As a guest, reach for pretzels and sliced veggies, not chips.

Afraid of looking like a wet blanket? Nurse a glass of lemon-lime soda with cranberry juice—and top it with a cherry!

The Truth About Holiday Drinking

While alcohol may make you feel less depressed temporarily, abusive drinking will only create problems.

Did you know…

* A couple of handfuls of potato chips can have more than 10 grams of fat?
* Opting for chestnuts instead of peanuts saves you 13 grams of fat?
* If you air-pop your popcorn, you can enjoy it guilt-free?

“I’m going broke buying holiday gifts.”

Spend moderately and be creative.

The Stress of Presents:

* Make a budget plan and stick to it.

* Gifts made from the heart are priceless. Make someone dinner, bake them cookies, or offer to babysit.

* Run errands for a friend in lieu of a present, or just visit with them—your time is a precious gift.

Sure-Fire Holiday Stress-Reducers:

* Exercise three times a week.
* Avoid caffeine.
* Try something new.
* If you feel bad, don’t ignore your feelings—talk with someone you trust. Volunteer your time to community organizations.

Remember that the “holiday blues” can be manageable. Brief periods of sadness and stress at this time are normal for most people. If, however, you are experiencing serious, prolonged depressive problems—such as hopelessness, loss of energy, significant appetite and sleep changes, and/or thoughts of suicide—you should seek help from a professional.

Sincerely,

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; cmh

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Symptoms of Stress

Learning to recognize the symptoms of stress is the first step in effectively managing it. Some signals that will alert you to excessive stress include:

• * Difficulty sleeping
• * Irritability or moodiness
• * Decreased satisfaction with tasks
• * Persistent feeling of urgency
• * Clammy and sweaty hands
• * Cold hands and feet
• * Tension headaches, backaches, stomachaches or other physical discomforts

Managing Stress

A number of techniques are available that can assist you in reducing stress. Review the following methods and use those that work best for you:

1. * Take care of yourself. Eating healthy foods and getting plenty of rest will help you maintain your body’s resistance to the physical symptoms of stress.
2. * Manage your time. Take charge of your day by scheduling your time and focusing on your goals. Create a list of tasks to accomplish. Be sure to cross items off your list as they are completed.
3. * Identify the messages you give yourself. Focus on what you can do rather than your limitations. Be positive.
4. * Try deep muscle relaxation. Start by tensing your shoulders for about 10 seconds. Slowly release the tension and you will begin to feel your muscles relax. Try this exercise for all major muscle areas from your shoulders to your feet.
5. * Make time for fun. Take a break from your normal routine during the day to ease tension. Physical exercise or just a change of scenery, such as an evening at the movies, can help you relax.Enjoy the beginning of your Holiday Season,
   Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; cmh

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