Robert Schachter, Ph. D. (Dept. of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai School of Medicine): “The stress ball came out as a gift item, not really a serious stress item.”
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Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Vicki Kunkel (CEO of Leader Brand Strategists): “It has been shown to have a positive effect. But the thing about aromatherapy is that it’s a quick fix. It’s not going to help you with real stress issues.”
Cherie Perez (research nurse at University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and aromatherapist at The Place of Wellness for cancer patients): “A lot of it has to do with ritual and taking time out of your day. ... Spearmint reminds me of my French grandmother ... who always had Doublemint gum. As soon as I smell spearmint, I think about being a little kid and no problems, no worries.”"; Stress_Doesitwork[i++] = new Array("","Meditation/Deep Breathing","","http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/HEALTH/PROJECTS/06_Destressed/destressed_breathe_top5.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "ABC", "198", "292", "", "", "", "", ""); Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Dr. Paul Rosch: “It can be very effective in combating stress in some kinds of people. A lot of people just don’t have the time to devote to authentic meditative practices. Relaxation can provide some relief – it only takes 15 minutes a day when you need it.” Start by relaxing your toes and work your way up.
Daniel Patton (co-owner of Luxe Vivant mind-body products): It may improve oxygen levels. “Many people breathe in a very shallow method. We’re living in times where our stress level is so high that we’re not breathing in a (productive) way.”"; Stress_Doesitwork[i++] = new Array("","Biofeedback machines or heart rate variability monitors","","http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/HEALTH/PROJECTS/06_Destressed/destressed_biofeedback.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "196", "298", "", "", "", "", ""); Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Robert Schachter, Ph.D: Each of these techniques can work. “When you get to relaxed state, the device notifies you. You can condition yourself to getting relaxed.”
Daniel Patton: “It can help people realize areas they want to work on, such as if they procrastinate (and that causes them stress). ...By measuring heart rate and galvanic skin response you can get a lot of information.”
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Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Dr. Paul Rosch: “If you believe it, it’ll help. But there’s nothing (scientific) to help support that.”
Daniel Patton: “You never know. Maybe knowing you have good breath relaxes you!”"; Stress_Doesitwork[i++] = new Array("","Talk therapy","","http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/HEALTH/PROJECTS/06_Destressed/destressed_therapy.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "198", "233", "", "", "", "", ""); Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Vicki Kunkel: “It’s very effective. A lot of times we come up with solutions to things that are stressing us. Who you do it with makes a lot of difference.”
Dr. Paul Rosch: “It depends on the nature of the problem and how much time you want to spend on it.” "; Stress_Doesitwork[i++] = new Array("","Acupuncture","","http://msnbcmedia3.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/HEALTH/PROJECTS/06_Destressed/destressed_acupuncture.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "198", "141", "#000000", "", "", "", ""); Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Dr. Paul Rosch: “Several studies show that acupuncture can relieve stress.” One double-blind study, for instance, found that patients given acupuncture before cataract surgery had less anxiety before and after the operation.
Vicki Kunkel: \"It would not be my first choice as a stress-reduction method. The cost of treatment [between $75-80 for an initial treatment plus $55-$60 per follow-up] could cause you more stress than what initially sent you.\" Acupuncture is typically used more for pain relief than stress, but one method - needle points put into the ear - is gaining popularity as a tension buster."; Stress_Doesitwork[i++] = new Array("","Massage","","http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Art/HEALTH/PROJECTS/06_Destressed/destressed_massage.standard.jpg","","", "", "", "", "", "right", "", "", "197", "298", "", "", "", "", ""); Stress_Doesitwork[i-1].body = "Robert Schachter, Ph.D: “Massage is wonderful. Anything that can get your mind to stop racing is going to help you.”
Cherie Perez: \"Who could turn down a good massage?\" Some small trials have shown positive results such as one that found preemies who were massaged and touched gained more weight."; // END editorial data