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20 - PORT PERRY "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2000 Stress, stress and more stress Stress is a part of our daily activities, it is an ever present, universal feature of human life. Stress motivates us, challenges us, and forces us to adapt to our environ- ment. Yet the same demand that challenges us can also cause sleep loss, pain, and can leave us worn out. Why do some of us suffer more than others? The difference depends on how we interpret and respond to stress. Some fac- tors that can influence our interpretation and response are timing, perceived sup-' port, outcome and impor- tance. Stress is "the non-specif- ic response of the body and any demand made on it." Simply put, the body is try- ing to maintain the status quo or homeostasis. The stress response effects most systems in the body, even the immune system, thus making us more prone to flus and colds. The body What is Massage Therapy? has an old protective mech- anism known as "fight or flight" which prepares the body for battle by increas- ing heart rate, muscle tone, etc. Next time you get a scare from a friend, check your heart rate .. that is stress. So, that brings up the question, why can't we last forever under long periods of stress? Eventually the response systems in the body lose their effective- ness to adapt and return to normal. If many stressors are put on the body, the body is unable to return to normal thus causing long term health problems. How can we prevent this? Pay attention to what's going on. If you Jisten your body will tell you. If you have trouble concentrating, trouble sleeping, chronic pain and bowel dysfunc- tion, you could be a high stress candidate. Practice daily relaxation. 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Repetitive stress can cause serious muscular dysfunction and relief can be found with even a single treatment. So next time you fell your shoulders pulling up over our ears, remember mas- sage therapy can lower stress, and start you on the path to better health. Courtesy of, Meghan Le Dez of Lifeline Heath Source Massage is a means of directly affecting the mus- cular, nervous and circula- tory systems through manipulation of the soft tis- sues of the body. Massage appears in Chinese literature dating back to 2700 B.C. In ancient times the Greeks and Romans also used massage to 'improve athletic per- formance, to hasten conva- lescence and as a means of relaxing. Dr. Brian Hadden, O.D. 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(OFTEN | FO TU [VTE WS EH BTR EG IT 6 Call tor information or appointment. "New Location 462 Paxton St., Port Pery ARERR DR 49 Main St. Uxbridge 852-2187 Ll =¥:\Uin][0]Kelc) goiH]\|[e | FAV [CR o | SPAN 21 [CRY | DRS] = S4V [0 <3 Certified Audiologists Hearing tests for children (3+) & adults Hearing Aid prescriptions and fittings Authorized for WCB, DVA & Insurances continued next page our clinic services continue to grow... Rowan Tree 76 Water Street, Port Perry (905) 985-8591 COMMUNICATION * EDUCATION » PREVENTION * Govermment Grants Available Music & Swim Ear Plugs 462 PAXTON STREET, PORT PERRY, ONTARIO NACE CRE [ole] IRN OF: | 985-3166 DURHAM REGION COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION COPE is a community mental health program offering support to adults with emotional difficulties (e.g. depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship issues, stress, etc.). There is no charge for COPE services. Local Services Include: | One-to-one supportive relationships * Women's support i group (Port Perry - Thursday moming). * Social / ll Recreational Drop-In (Port Perry - Wed. aftemoon). if Public Education For further information, call Elaine at 852-9560 with |