By David Bohl

Stress – it seems we need a measure of it to thrive and grow. But too much stress raises blood pressure, tightens muscles, creates headaches, and deprives you of sleep. Chronically high stress levels can have lasting effects on your health.

Lowering your stress levels requires turning inward and evaluating what’s behind your response. Maybe you’re expecting too much of yourself? Maybe a friend or two, your job, or your circumstances need to change? When you’re so wound up that you feel as taut as a guitar string, something’s got to give. Don’t let that something be your health. [Read more...]