I've been out of touch lately with friends I was once close too. It happens unfortunately as life just keeps everyone busy and on different schedules.
I was glad though to hear from a friend from "way back." In catching up, she shared that her husband passed away a couple of years ago.
I of course expected that emotionally she had experienced one of the worst times in her life. She mentioned though that she also experienced a great deal of physical issues during that period of time.
"I threw out my back, my blood pressure spiked and I was just physically exhausted. In addition, I could not sleep either."
Few emotions are as difficult and complicated as grief. Theories abound about the "stages" one goes through. Then, numerous other emotions are at play such as shock, despair and guilt.
It is little wonder that the body will react to such stress. Some symptoms include headaches, changes in sleeping and eating, poor physical strength and overall anxiety.
One might seem to be moving very slowly but inside they are in turmoil. Breathing becomes shallow and anxiety is occurs.
No two people will experience grief in exactly the same way. However, anyone going through such a tough time needs to be conscientious about their health.
Overall, the same tips for physical health apply during this tough time as with any other.
Increase or initiate exercise. Walking can certainly help if you are not already physically active. It can help with keeping unnecessary weight gain at bay and help improve physical strength.
Nutrition. "Comfort foods" are easy to reach for. But this is no time to deprive the body of much needed fuel.
Relaxation. It is important to insure adequate oxygen intake, so deep breathing can help tremendously.
Also tend to your emotional needs. Some people find great comfort in talking it through with others such as in a group situation. Others prefer one on one support either with a professional or with someone else they trust .
I do not suggest anyone attempt to hurry the process along. People who have experienced it as well as researchers agree that no special time frame exists for processing grief. Each loss is unique.
I was relieved to know that my friend is really thriving now. As hard as it was, she did focus on her physical as well as emotional needs.
"I had to learn to relax, really relax. When I felt like my heart was racing, I practiced inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly and completely. My sleeping and eating habits then improved significantly."
She then added walking to her regimen which further contributed to better rest. "My spirits started to pick up gradually and my concentration improved. Even my blood pressure returned to normal."
I also recommend my all natural programs such as the High Blood Pressure Program, Migraine/Headache Relief Program and the Weight Loss Breeze Program. All are very effective and easy to use.
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I was glad though to hear from a friend from "way back." In catching up, she shared that her husband passed away a couple of years ago.
I of course expected that emotionally she had experienced one of the worst times in her life. She mentioned though that she also experienced a great deal of physical issues during that period of time.
"I threw out my back, my blood pressure spiked and I was just physically exhausted. In addition, I could not sleep either."
Few emotions are as difficult and complicated as grief. Theories abound about the "stages" one goes through. Then, numerous other emotions are at play such as shock, despair and guilt.
It is little wonder that the body will react to such stress. Some symptoms include headaches, changes in sleeping and eating, poor physical strength and overall anxiety.
One might seem to be moving very slowly but inside they are in turmoil. Breathing becomes shallow and anxiety is occurs.
No two people will experience grief in exactly the same way. However, anyone going through such a tough time needs to be conscientious about their health.
Overall, the same tips for physical health apply during this tough time as with any other.
Increase or initiate exercise. Walking can certainly help if you are not already physically active. It can help with keeping unnecessary weight gain at bay and help improve physical strength.
Nutrition. "Comfort foods" are easy to reach for. But this is no time to deprive the body of much needed fuel.
Relaxation. It is important to insure adequate oxygen intake, so deep breathing can help tremendously.
Also tend to your emotional needs. Some people find great comfort in talking it through with others such as in a group situation. Others prefer one on one support either with a professional or with someone else they trust .
I do not suggest anyone attempt to hurry the process along. People who have experienced it as well as researchers agree that no special time frame exists for processing grief. Each loss is unique.
I was relieved to know that my friend is really thriving now. As hard as it was, she did focus on her physical as well as emotional needs.
"I had to learn to relax, really relax. When I felt like my heart was racing, I practiced inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly and completely. My sleeping and eating habits then improved significantly."
She then added walking to her regimen which further contributed to better rest. "My spirits started to pick up gradually and my concentration improved. Even my blood pressure returned to normal."
I also recommend my all natural programs such as the High Blood Pressure Program, Migraine/Headache Relief Program and the Weight Loss Breeze Program. All are very effective and easy to use.
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