Reducing Stress

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

My friend and colleague from Illinois Dr. Shahram Heshmat recently published an evidence-based evaluation of listening to music’s effect on mood and stress. So I recruited my musician husband to “help” with this video about diabetes and music. I hope it helps you too (laughing is also a stress reducer).

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Diabetes is way more than a physical condition – it’s emotional. Managing this condition ourselves in the comfort of home is a benefit for sure, but the never-ending responsibility is also a weight. I’m happy to share some strategies with you for coping with this responsibility from Dr. Harpreet Nagra at diabetesredefined.com. So let’s review five ways to practice Diabetes self-compassion and forget perfection.

Ever notice how a day at the beach, in the mountains, or wandering through a deep forest seems relaxing? Well, it is relaxing, and it turns out it’s relaxing on a deep level. Join me as I show you how Shinrin Yoku or Forest Bathing can improve your Diabetes.

Diabetes and stress is an incredibly important item to discuss. Diabetes causes stress, but stress makes diabetes harder to manage. So, it’s important to find ways to relieve stress, and I found one that works for me. A little exercise, and little social interaction, and a lot of pure beauty.