Unhealthy Stress Habits to Avoid.

The article, “We Resort To Habits Under Stress — Even Healthy Ones, Study Finds”, source; Huffington Post states

“Here’s more confirmation that healthy habits really do kick in when they matter most. Researchers found that when people stress-eat, they tend to seek out the foods they’re habituated to consume — whether those foods are unhealthy or healthy.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Unhealthy Stress Habits – Stress Eating!

Stress can effect our lives in a number of ways.   Stress eating is just one of the unhealthy stress habits that can form because of too much stress.   Sometimes people feel the need to cope by eating.   It does not make them bad people.   It makes them someone who needs to learn a better way of combating their stress and leaving it dead in its tracks!   Read this article to learn more about it.

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The Secret to Success in Christian counseling and Pastoral Counseling

The article, “The Secret to a Successful Pastoral Ministry”, by Pearson Johnson states

“Though his instructions may not fill a conference schedule or provide an eight-session video series, it is expert advice from God the Spirit through Paul.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:
The secret to success in Christian counseling and pastoral ministry lies first in prayer.  This article lays out a few others to help the minister or counselor continue on their journey and vocation.  Prayer is key, but also understanding that Christian Counseling is a vocation first and foremost. Success in Christian Counseling can be yours but your spiritual life must be in the right place to succeed.
If you are interesting in learning more about Christian Counseling, then please review our program.  Qualified professionals who complete the program become eligible for certification as a Christian Counselor.
Recertification takes place in three years.  The certified Christian Counselor must show proof of Fifty hours of continuing education and Five Hundred hours of counseling service which can also include academic studies.
Thank you for your interest, if you have any other questions, please let us know
#coursesforthechristiancounselor

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Holistic Nurses Recommend These Foods to Prevent Dementia

The article, “EAT TO LOWER YOUR RISK OF DEMENTIA WITH AGE”, by Fitz Koehler states

“A new study, from the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, found that people in their late 80s with higher blood levels of B-complex vitamins, vitamins C, D and E, as well as the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, showed less mental impairment and brain shrinkage typical of Alzheimer’s disease.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:
Holistic nurses recommend certain diets for certain maladies.  These following foods are recommended to lower the risk of dementia
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CounselIng in Christian Morals: 10 Tips for Praying as a Couple

Counseling in Christian Morals finds it basis in the bible. The article, “10 Tips for Praying as a Couple”, by Janet Thompson states

“Make praying together a priority in your day, and make sure to find a place where you can pray without interruption.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:
Couples need to pray–for strength, purity and guidance.  Couples who pray together find a deeper meaning to their relationship and many blessings from God.  Counseling in Christian morals is important to foster this type of relationship.
#counselingforchristians

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First brain wave test for ADHD gets FDA approval

Brain wave test for ADHD
Brain wave test for ADHD

The article, “First brain wave test for ADHD gets FDA approval”, by AFP RELAXNEWS

“U.S. regulators on Monday approved the first brain wave test for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, saying it may improve the accuracy of diagnoses by medical experts.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Brain Wave Test for ADHD

#brainwavetestforADHD The first ever brain wave test for ADHD has been approved by the FDA.

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Negative Effects of Stress Taking Their Toll?

Negative Effects of Stress
Stop the Negative Effects of Stress! It isn’t magic… just common sense.

The article, “Burnout Signs: The Invisible Ways Your Brain And Body Tell You They’ve Had Enough”, by Corrie Pikul  states

“Even though you’re not obviously melting down, your body and brain are trying to tell you that they’ve had enough.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Negative Effects of Stress Can Lead To Serious Problems

There is plenty of advice on how to reduce stress but rarely is the negative effects of stress discussed.    Burn out and the physical signs of stress are damaging if ignored.   They can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure, loss of sleep, aging, weight gain, etc.   Being continuously stressed out is not good for you.   If you or someone you know is like this then please review this article to find out stress relief techniques.   If you want to learn a few of them then please read this article.

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Manage your Stress with these Mind Hacks!

Manage your Stress
Manage your Stress

the article, “6 Mind Hacks That Keep Stress In Check (Really!)”, by Kate Bratskeir states

“Stress is our perception of what’s happening outside of us and the power we give it,” says Lauren E. Miller, author and stress expert.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Can Mind Hacks Help Manage Your Stress

Here are several mind hacks to help manage your stress.    These tips can really help you with stress relief.   By tricking your mind, you can do some serious stress management.    Mind hacks are nothing new.   People have been doing them for years.   However this is the first time they mentioned mind hacks and stress.

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Learn to Manage Stress With These Tips.

Learn to Manage Stress
Learn to Manage Stress

The article, “Practical Ways to De-Stress”, by Gracie Gordon states

“Over the past year I’ve learned that stress is not only unnecessary, but that being happy and stress-free actually lends to a more successful career and personal life.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Learn to Manage Stress And Be A Happier Person Too.

What to learn how to reduce stress?    Here are several ways to destress.    We all should learn to manage stress.   Being stress free helps us to be not only healthier but more productive.  It can lower or blood pressure and even our cholesterol.   It also allows us to be a better and more regenerative amount of sleep.     This can make you more relaxed and ready to face the day.   In turn it will make you more productive at your job and at home.   So you should really try and find ways to lower your stress.

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How Exercise Can Calm Stress and Anxiety?

calm stress and anxiety
calm stress and anxiety

The article, “How Exercise Can Calm Anxiety”, by Gretchen Reynolds states

“Exercise leads to the creation of excitable brain cells, but it also creates neurons that can quiet parts of the brain and counter everyday stress, new research in mice shows.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

How to Calm Stress and Anxiety

Can exercise help calm anxiety and stress?  Some feel so and it all comes down to the brain and how it functions.  By understanding how we work and operate, we can target what causes stress.  Once we know that it is a simple matter of knowing how to eliminate it or learn to deal with it.  More stressful situations or causes of stress can be dealt with effectively once we understand them.

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