Summer Stress Strategies

Dear D.L., First, it is important that you understand you are not alone in your challenging circumstances and uncomfortable feelings. Your's is a common dilemma, especially as you move further into your career and parenting years, but one you can be more victorious in.

Stress is simply a force that creates pressure tied into the many challenges and adversities you face every day. The real issue is whether you are prepared for these hurdles and what your perspective will be as you greet them.

Anxiety and frustration are often the result of being overextended with activities and demands that don't provide enough life-giving fuel to sustain a positive mental/emotional state. When your vitality tank gets low, it is difficult to avoid becoming overwhelmed. If this condition persists, depression often follows as it becomes more difficult to figure out how to travel the road back to living in joyful satisfaction.

If your depression becomes severe, you should seek out professional assistance immediately.

You are correct in proposing that persistent negative stress, defined by Dr. Kenneth Cooper as "pressures that cause you to feel tired, distracted, anxious, confused, or upset," will eventually lead to physical breakdown. These are important clues to pay attention to. According to a recent Harvard Medical School report, "ongoing negative stress contributes to an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, migraines, asthma, and ulcers." Neurologist Richard Restak in his book The Longevity Strategy discussed its damage to learning and memory.

However, your brain can be positively rewired and your body can heal in a powerful way when its persistent "alarm" state is resolved through intentional lifestyle and perspective changes.

It is important to give to others out of your fullness, so your energy must be regularly replenished. Your social interaction should flow from a solid center of inner strength and fulfillment so that you're not expecting other people to make you happy and meet your needs.

There are several key actions for breaking the pattern of your emotional downward spiral. They will liberate you to replace it with a resilient enthusiasm that makes each day a rewarding adventure. Find them in the Healing Hints below.

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Visit Dr. Norton's web site. The Norton Chiropractic Wellness Center web site is packed with a vast amount of news, tips, and health information. If you are experiencing pain, or just want more information on your health or how we do business, please stop by!

News & Events

1. Craig Aaronson, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine will join Matthew K. Norton, Doctor of Chiropractic for a program entitled "Improving Your Health From Head to Toe Using USANA Nutritional Products." It will take place at Norton Chiropractic Wellness Center at 5670 N. Fresno St. Ste. #102 (South of Bullard) on Thursday, May 11th, 2006 from 7-8:30 PM. In this program you will learn:
   • How to improve your overall health from the inside out using the #1 rated nutritional products in the country.
   • What qualities your health products should have
   • Weight loss techniques that are easy, safe, and effective
   • About nourishing skin care providing health from the outside in
   • How nutritional supplementation supports the other aspects of your healthcare regimen

   This evening could be a turning point for your health and vitality!

   The doctors will be joined by Registered Nurse Jennie Langford, Usana Bronze Director Karen Arth and Usana associate Judy Norton.

   Seating is limited and we expect a full house so call (559) 490-9550 very soon to reserve your seat. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded.




2. A small investment of your time and a $5 admission cost could help you

   "Save Your (Quality of) Life."

   Dr. Norton will be teaching his popular program at Sherrie Olp's Go Natural Wellness Center at 5091 N. Fresno St. on Tuesday evening May 16th, 2006 from 7-9 PM.
   This information will empower you to:
   • Live Longer with Greater Energy
   • Diminish Your Chances of Chronic Disease
   • Look and Feel Younger
   • Be Happier with Less Anxiety and Depression
   • Think More Clearly
   • Recover From Pain and Illness
   • Decrease Stress and Enhance Performance

   So STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING and come listen to powerful research insights confirming the critical role Nervous System Integrity plays in achieving these LIFE-CHANGING RESULTS! This program will help you be better informed to make essential current and future health decisions.

   BRING SOMEONE YOU CARE ABOUT AND RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY BY CALLING (559) 221-9356.

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Norton Chiropractic Wellness Center (View Map) at 5670 N. Fresno St. Ste. 102 in Fresno, Calif. Call us at (559) 490-9550 or contact us here.

Healing Hints

1. Touch your Passionate Interests and values each day and then allow your energy to spill over onto others. "What you love is a sign of what you are to do." - Sanaya Roman
2. Balance strategic assertiveness with refraining from trying to control what is beyond your control. Take action rather than assuming a passive victim stance but then balance this with release through prayer.
3. Exercise your mind and body each day. Increase your capacity to handle more challenge by expanding who you are. Physical exercise shifts stress from its negative to positive form.
4. Make your health a top priority because you can't trade in your body for a new model. All of your feelings (pleasant or not) are based upon circulating chemicals directed by your brain and nervous system. Get help as needed to manage them well.
5. Learn from Plato as to the right way of living. "Life must be lived as play."
6. Find humor, experience gratefulness, and extend love and forgiveness.

About Dr. Norton

Dr. Norton unites his passion for learning, teaching, and healing with a compassion for those who are struggling with pain and illness or not performing at their peak. He brings to his work a high level of academic achievement and cutting-edge bodymind research. However, he also brings a deeply caring heart transformed by difficult personal life experiences. Read more.