Stressful Times

In such stressful times, now more than ever it is more important to be taking better care of yourself. The new documentary by National Geographic that was recently aired on PBS called "Stress Kills" featuring Robert Sapolsky clearly shows how stress affects our health.

With the economy falling down around us the best thing you can do for yourself is to get regular massage to help keep you relaxed and centered in all of your actions. Reacting to such goings on won't make anything better. Accepting what is and taking the steps you need to take can help you to stay out of the stress response and act more effectively.

I only caught the last half of the show but one of the most interesting parts is where he talks about a tribe of Baboons that he has studied for 30 years. About 20 years ago they started eating out of the garbage at a resort of some sorts and contracted tuberculosis. The interesting thing is that the Baboons who survived were the ones who were LESS AGGRESSIVE, more socially involved and who were groomed more often!

While massage isn't grooming like the baboons engage in - getting regular massage is similar in that it is providing the soothing touch that our bodies need to let go of the stress that is internalized all day at the office or wherever you go.

For more on the stress response system.

Robert Sapolsky short video on Linkedin.com