Have you seen this amazing course from Solidarity Apothecary:
Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress Course
https://solidarityapothecary.org/herbalismandptsdcourse/
The course is an in-depth online programme consisting of eight modules that explore how herbalism can support us through distress and aid in trauma recovery.
Looks fabulous. Enrollment opens on March 22nd.
High cortisol isn’t a health concern for most people, despite claims you may have seen online. Wellness influencers blame cortisol for a host of ailments, including bloating, fatigue, irritability and overly “puffy” faces and waists.
#healthcare #biology #wellness #endocrinology #hormones #stress #health
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2025/02/17/cortisol-levels-high/
The Crown Chakra & Our Breath
The Connection Between the Crown Chakra and Breath
The Crown Chakra holds a special place in our spiritual journeys, acting as a gateway to the limitless beauty of the Universe. It serves as a channel, gently offering us a continuous flow of divine consciousness, precious wisdom, and enlightening guidance. Yet, it’s understandable that many people face difficulties in fully tapping into the incredible potential of this energy center.
It is truly important to understand that the journey to accessing the powerful energy of the Crown Chakra begins with the simple yet profound act of breathing. When we gently shift our attention to our breath, we embark on a meaningful journey that helps calm the relentless noise of our thoughts, leading us into a space of deep relaxation. In this serene state, we can open ourselves to the boundless flow of universal energy. This mindful connection to our breath becomes a bridge, guiding us to embrace the timeless wisdom and ever-present support that the Universe lovingly offers.
Through this deep connection, we are offered a chance to access meaningful insights and invaluable guidance that can gently guide us toward a more purposeful, balanced, and harmonious life. This enriched sense of awareness and alignment with the universal flow empowers us to navigate the intricate tapestry of life with both grace and clarity, helping us make thoughtful choices and embrace the wealth of wisdom that surrounds us.
So let’s take a moment together, pause, and breathe deeply, opening ourselves to the profound wisdom of the Crown Chakra and the Universe.
Meditation for Tuning into the Crown Chakra
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I don’t know if it’s my age or just the general shitty state of the world around me, but I’ve been struggling to get enough rest these days to function optimally. The amounts of work that I would normally find OK (or even pleasant) has shrunk down significantly. I need more rest, more distraction, more entertainment to get through the day.
I think a lot of it comes down to stress. I’m stressed more and longer each day than I used to be. And dealing with stress means getting away from the routine and having some do-nothing downtime. And the more stress I get, the more intentional downtime I need.
Unbeknownst to me, I think I’ve allowed my “max stress” alarm level to be set at higher and higher levels over time. I need to reset that index back downward for my health.
Feb 22th I experienced major stress episode. I'm autistic and my only meaning of life is art and such, and after that I lost all my creative intuition and complex array of feelings connected to it. Almost no sexual attraction too.
How long does it take to recover from severe stress? And generally what's the med protocols to treat something like I described?
@JustFrank ... Somehow I do think I really need to ask...
I don't mind talking about the situation the #USA once in a whole. But when it become the only thing people ever talk about, it wares upon me. It's no wonder why I don't want to go out anymore. #mentalhealth #politics #stress #burnout
Ultra-Soft Solids Flow By Turning Inside Out
Can a solid flow? What would that even look like? Researchers explored these questions with an ultra-soft gel (think 100,000 times softer than a gummy bear) pumped through a ring-shaped annular pipe. Despite its elasticity — that tendency to return to an original shape that distinguishes solids from fluids — the gel does flow. But after a short distance, furrows form and grow along the gel’s leading edge.
Front view of an ultra-soft solid flowing through an annular pipe. The furrows forming along the face of the gel are places where the gel is essentially turning itself inside out.Since the gel alongside the pipe’s walls can’t slide due to friction, the gel flows by essentially turning itself inside out. Inner portions of the gel flow forward and then split off toward one of the walls as they reach the leading edge. This eversion builds up lots of internal stress in the gel, and furrowing — much like crumpling a sheet of paper — relieves that stress. (Image and research credit: J. Hwang et al.; via APS News)
February 14th to 19th 2025—full text in ALT or go to: https://www.sashamobley.com/listen/2025/3/12/february15th-to-the-19th-2025-my-birthday-to-2nd-day-on-the-job
Deze basisschoolleerlingen krijgen les in ademhalingstechniek: 'Tegen stress'
https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/11bU
21:48 | RTL Nieuws
#Stress #Leerlingen #Basisschool #Specialist
Waarom de ene persoon gevoeliger is voor PTSS dan de andere
https://nieuwsjunkies.nl/artikel/11aG
17:53 | EenVandaag #PTSS #Stress #Universiteit #Onderzoek
#Anxiété, #stress, #fatigue… Et si tout venait de votre #assiette ? http://sci3nc.es/TJSXRP
The estate agent closes in 27 minutes and we've still not heard about the house we applied for.
ARRRRRRGGGGGGHHHH (sorry screen-readers. I am frustrated and twitchy).
