HOLIDAY Stress and Your Health
Where does it come from?

By Dr. Meyer

In today's fast paced, ever-changing society, many factors may contribute to our most serious health problems. How you perceive stress varies but most often stress is related to situations in which you are forced to adapt in a way that is difficult or unpleasant for you. Many life events and the ability to cope with them are closely related to stress induced health problems. Some of the most obvious stressful events are the death of a loved one, loss of affection, relocating for work or school, a decline in self-esteem, change in job status or even the stress felt by someone else close to you. Threats to marital, family or social status, to health or security may also be particularly stressful. Patterns of change, for better or worse, such as the holidays, also cause stress. Particular kinds of work also may cause special stresses related to the nature of the work or imposed irregularities. People in high stress jobs often view their situation as controlling, un-stimulating and with no escape.

Much has been written about the role of personality and stress related conditions, particularly heart disease. People who are very tense, impatient, and competitive and seem to be driven by time and the need to succeed seem to be at higher risk for stress related diseases than others who are more relaxed and less competitive.

What Can I Do To Help Prevent And Cope With Stress?
Prevention and management of stress, like stress itself, is a very individual matter. In general, 2 major coping techniques have been identified:

1-Refusing to accept that a situation is irreversible - remind yourself that only YOU are truly in control - you always have choices 

2-Seeking and gaining the support of others - sharing your worries and issues with others can help to dissipate the burden and make you feel less alone.

There are also several teachable coping techniques designed specifically to reduce stress: relaxation training, aerobic exercise programs, biofeedback and social support programs. Remember, stress has many causes and serious effects. While regular chiropractic care cannot take your stress away, it can widen your range of adaptability to the stress in your life so that stress doesn’t have negative effects on your health. An important question to ask yourself is, “will there ever be a time when you or your family isn’t under stress?” The answer is clearly, “no.”

Therefore, doesn’t it make sense that everyone should have as wide a range of adaptability as possible? You bet!

If you are uncertain how your health is being affected by your stress levels complete the Lifestyle Assessment questionnaire at: http://drdianemeyer.com/Health_Planning_Checklist.pdf and forward it to my office. I will be happy to review it with you.

If you are unsure whether stress is getting the better of you or want to find out how deeply it really is impacting your life join us on December the 9th for complimentary neurological stress assessment scans. This 15 minute test will allow us to evaluate your current stress levels and determine whether you are coping well or on the edge of a serious health crisis/crash.

Contact Mandy at 905-845-2335 to arrange your Subluxation Millennium scans for free DECEMBER 9th ONLY. (Value of $35) 

In 1994 Dr. Meyer graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and has been proudly serving the Oakville community since. Passionate about the sanctity of birth and the evolution of children’s health, Dr. Meyer continued her studies and achieved Diplomat status with The Academy of Chiropractic Family Practice in 2005 (three year post graduate program).

A mother of four, Dr. Meyer has been able to witness firsthand how living the Chiropractic lifestyle leads to an incredibly optimal and vibrant state of health for the whole family. Dr. Meyer constantly explores different chiropractic techniques and skills that she believes will provide the most benefit to her patients. Patients are offered ongoing information and guidance to stretch the possibility of what wellness can be and how to achieve it. 

Dr. Meyer, a published author and researcher in pediatrics, continues to teach pediatrics, pre and post natal care, and technique to chiropractic students. Dr. Meyer has been a guest lecturer for the Midwifery program at McMaster University and continually lectures health and wellness topics to the community. www.drdianemeyer.com