There is a powerful connection between emotional stress and its effect on one's health. Unfortunately conventional medicine has done a masterful job of not fully appreciating its influence on your health. They simply don't understand how powerfully negative thoughts and emotions can damage your body in profound ways, as this study demonstrates so well.

Many physicians understand depression is a problem but chose to use toxic antidepressants to solve the problem, even though taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the most commonly prescribed class of antidepressants, may increase the risk of suicide. Conversely, it's just as pointless and impossible to work night and day to rid your life of stress. It just can't be done.

So what can you really do about it? As it turns out, there's a plenty you can do.

I believe you can work to provide your body with tools to compensate for the bioelectrical short-circuiting that can cause serious disruption in many of your body's important systems. The key is not the stress itself but your body's ability to tolerate it.

There's no questioning the power of prayer either. So many studies have documented it and the science that proves its healing power is very solid. So much so, it's criminally negligent for physicians not to recommend it. If you're interested in learning more about prayer and how it affects medical science, read Dr. Larry Dossey's article on Prayer and Medical Science.

I've found energy psychology tools, like the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), can be very useful to battle the dual effects of stress and depression. A form of psychological acupressure, EFT is based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture to treat physical and emotional ailments for more than 5,000 years, but without the invasiveness of needles.

You can start with the free online manual and learn how to use this effective tool. However, if you have a serious challenge you will want to consult with an experienced EFT therapist. Gary Craig has compiled a list of EFT Practitioner Referrals from the U.S. and the world. Many of these therapists even offer a free 15-minute phone session in which you can ask them questions to see if you connect.

Meditation can be a wonderful tool as well. Some people use it to promote spiritual growth or find inner peace, while others use it as a relaxation and stress-reduction tool. The only problem: Many people struggle with doing it and may take many years to develop a proficiency in which they are actually able to benefit from the technique.

Fortunately, there is an inexpensive and simple way that helps one rapidly achieve the same benefits as meditation. It involves brainwave synchronization technology where one passively listens to a CD in a relaxed mode. There are a number of different companies out there but I have found the Insight CD is one of the most cost-effective solutions; it's remarkably effective and efficient. Users have said it helps them achieve inner peace, increase concentration levels, energy and creativity. It is especially helpful for those who struggle with insomnia.

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