Lavender has been used for centuries to calm nerves, soothe stress, and help people sleep—but modern neuroscience finally explains why. When you inhale lavender’s natural compounds, they travel ...

Racing thoughts. Over thinking. Perseveration. These are all challenging states of mind that arise from thinking too much. This is important to recognize and acknowledge, but how do you go about ...

Are you running short on patience with your partner? Do you see them as the enemy? Are they driving you crazy? Is it them? Is it you? Or is it stress? As discussed in a previous post, chronic or ...

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The moment you feel stressed, your body goes into "fight-or-flight" mode. Your heart rate quickens, your breathing becomes shallow, and your mind races. It's an automatic response, a leftover from our ...

Stressed. Wired. Always on. For millions of Indian professionals, this isn't just a feeling; it is a daily reality. The relentless pace of high-pressure corporate jobs has sparked an epidemic of ...

Smokers may rely on nicotine to destress. Nicotine is a mood-altering drug in tobacco that can have calming effects. However, smoking can increase long-term stress and anxiety. Nicotine is a stimulant ...