Massage Worx & Wellness 

Stress is our bodies response to demands placed on it.  The different systems of our body kick into gear when we are faced with a "fight or flight" situation.  The stress response was fundamentally designed to protect us; however, when stress is not handled properly, it can lead to various types of dysfunction and disease. 

Common complaints that can be caused by stress include headaches, weight gain or loss, fatigue, anxiety, depression, rapid heart beat, sleep disorders, upset stomach and ulcers, and muscle tension.  Stress can cause or aggravate auto-immune diseases like MS or Lupus, and it has also been linked to Fibromyalgia. 

While stress affects everyone differently, it is important that each of us finds a way to deal with our stress.  Here are a few suggestions of great stress relievers that wont cost a penny...

• Take a walk
• Breathe deeply
• Meditate
• Laugh
• Call a friend