Based on user feedback, the subject of stress and anxiety relief was chosen as this month's product review category. Thanks for the input!



The truth is fatigue, weight gain, and uneasiness are minor worries compared to what stress can cause. Cancer, heart attacks and other serious maladies have been shown in recent research to be directly linked to elevated stress levels. You are not alone, the World Health Organization reports that four out of every five adults are suffering from stress disorders.

The benefits to controlling stress can make the difference between living and dying as well as influence how well we age. Lower stress levels not only benefit you but those around you as well. Stress is often referred to as contagious; it feeds off of multiple sources spreading to most of those who come in contact with it.

• Anxiety
• Internally Generated Stress
• Change
• Family
• Relationships
• Environmental Factors
• Hormonal Factors
• Job Related Stress
• Chemical and Nutritional Stresses

The most common symptoms of stress include increased irritability, mood swings, changes in appetite, high blood pressure, headaches, insomnia, loss of libido, dry mouth, rapid breathing, faster heart beat, nausea, diarrhea, increased sweating, and cool skin. If you find yourself exhibiting one or more of the above stress symptoms it would be worth while to begin practicing stress management techniques.

• Take short frequent breaks during prolonged periods of work.
• Avoid taking work home with you.
• Delegate tasks if possible.
• Practice long breathing techniques
• Spend two hours a week alone.
• Discuss problems openly with your partner or close friend.
• Arrange a weekly get-together or lunch with someone close to you.
• Learn to say ’no’ to others requests if those requests contribute to your stress levels.

We have heard about a growing number of products that are advertised to help alleviate stress and calm anxiety. Based on site users requests we put two to the test to see if they indeed work.