Sources of stress (stressors or triggers) Environmental: Noise, crowding, clutter Cold, heat, humidity   more »

What is one condition that every doctor shares with every patient? The one experience which all physicians can most easily relate to and empathize with? The answer is STRESS. It's everywhere. We all know about stress from experiencing it - even   more »

Author: Marc Friedman, DO, Chief of Neurology, Parma Hospital; Consulting Staff, Department of Neurology-Neurotology, Cleveland Hearing and Balance Center   more »

You've probably heard health experts and celebrities alike extol the virtues of yoga, but did you know it's a good form of exercise for people with MS too? Living with MS often means living with fatigue, muscle weakness   more »

Fit in some quiet time for yourself. Slot in some relaxation time on a daily basis even if it is only 15 minutes. You can’t cope, at home or at work, if you don’t put yourself first. Before taking on   more »

Rehearsal - use your neutral scene to help you relax ­ rehearse yourself being competent, eg. asking a discussion provoking   more »

Table of Content ­ Physical strategies (what you feel) ­ Perceptual (what you see) ­ Cognitive (what you think) ­ Affective strategies (how you feel) ­ Skill strategies ­ Environmental strategies   more »

am actively in charge of my life and direct it in constructive channels. My primary responsibility is for my own growth and well being (the   more »

Sit quietly in a comfortable position. 2. Close your eyes. 3. Deeply relax all your muscles, beginning at your feet and progressing up to your face. Keep   more »

Arrange everything in your home and in your personal workspace for your convenience. Place furniture where the best place for you is. Place individual items within each room for your convenience. (i.e. put a box of Kleenex in each room.) It   more »

Assertive behaviour is useful on a daily basis in a variety of situations, including at home, at work, driving, running errands, and virtually any place where you interact   more »

Being assertive is a core communication skill. It means that you stand up for yourself, express yourself effectively, and prevent others from taking advantage of you. Being assertive helps   more »

We all have certain areas of the house that irritate us when they are messy. Sometimes we feel that these areas have to be clean and tidy before we can clean any other area in the house. What I would   more »