Stress

Having a chronic disease like lupus can be difficult, to say the least.  Coming to grips with the reality that lupus is now a thread in the tapestry of your life is scary and extremely overwhelming.  Once you are told you have lupus, you then have to share the news with the world (or at…

Lupus and Holiday Stress  The holidays are here and ‘jingling along the way with them’ are the mixed Santa’s bag of emotions that creep-up on us during this special season.  Along with the good tidings, come the “I-have-no-idea-what-gift-to-buy” worries, the financial woes, the work obligations,  the meal-planning insecurities (for everyone’s special dietary needs), the fighting…

Contents: What is the Mind-Body Connection? How can emotions affect physical well-being? How do you achieve balance and build a stronger mind-body connection?   What is the Mind-Body Connection? The term “mind-body connection” refers to the way your body responds to the way you think, feel, and act.  Stress, anxiety, emotional distress can cause negative…