I'm in the middle of an article on stress and I happened upon some interesting info on stress/anxiety and how it affects the body. Most of us know that it sends the heart crazy - do not want - by putting us in a fight/flight state, which is only particularly useful when you gotta fight or get the heck outta there.
Researchers in the US discovered a few years back that anxiety literally creates imbalance in the body - not just internal hormones etc, but externally. People who suffer from anxiety have problems with physical balance.
Scientists in Tel Aviv took this a step further. They saw that kids were frequently showing the affects of anxiety - but were unable to deal with it cognitively because of their age. So they gave them physical therapy, 12 weeks of sensory-motor intervention. In the end, these kids not only improved their balance, but their anxiety was down to normal levels and their self-esteem rose.
What a brilliant lesson! Never underestimate the power of a good yoga/pilates/jogging/walking/stretching/swimming session on your mood, wellbeing and sense of self.
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