Category Archives: Stress

Stress without Distress

Stress and the General Adaption Syndrome (GAS) If you want to deal with stress, a good place to start is with Hans Selye’s 1974 book, “Stress without distress.” In the 1930s he began publishing about the general adaption syndrome (GAS). I … Continue reading

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Break the Cycle of Stress

Heal Thyself Stress is a significant cause of disease, yet doctors themselves cannot break the cycle of stress.

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Stress and HPA Axis

It probably seems like an oxymoron to title this post “stress and placebo healing.” Stress and healing seem at opposite ends of a continuum.  But the HPA axis generates both stress and healing. It is key to lowering stress and starting to heal.

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Attention Training Therapy ( ATT ) and Ki Breathing

Ki as defined by Koichi Tohei, founder of the Ki Society and aikido with mind and body, is “the infinite gatherings of infinitely small particles.” Everything in the universe is born of Ki. Combining Attention Training Therapy with Ki Breathing calms the … Continue reading

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