Another View Magazine Barrie Winter 2014 | Page 10

Breaking the

Super-Stress
And now we welcome
Cycle
the new year,
By Dr. Erin Johnston

To combat Super-Stress, you need to create the opposite response - the relaxation response.

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Super-Stress isn’t something most people recognize, or
even consciously feel. Yet doctors have pegged it as one
of the most widespread problems in modern society. It’s
a new kind of stress, never seen before in human history,
and it’s directly linked to the high-tech, fast-paced world
in which we live. Unfortunately it is both silent and deadly, and it’s putting your health at risk.

that have never been.

Dr. Erin Johnston says Super-Stress is a dangerous and unavoidable part of modern life. “Our bodies have a built-in
reaction to stress, known as Maria Rilke
-Rainer the fight-or-flight response.”
says Johnston. “Today, it is triggered by worry, anxiety,
and general information overload. When the body is
forced into fight-or-flight multiple times throughout
the day, it has no chance to recover causing a dangerous
downward spiral.”
Many people who suffer from Super-Stress turn to quick
fixes that help them feel good such as junk food, medications or sitting in front of the television. Dr. Johnston
has spent the last decade educating her patients why none
of these coping strategies offer a solution and can in fact
make matters worse.
“To combat Super-Stress, you need to create the opposite response - the relaxation response.” Johnston says.
“When you achieve this, your body and brain go to work
undoing the damage caused by your stress-filled day.”
The recent addition of Brain-Based Wellness to the Johnston Health Center utilizes creative visualization and relaxation techniques as well as light and sound technology
that break through the Super-Stress cycle successfully.
“It’s time we stop accepting the belief that it’s normal to
feel lousy.” Johnston says. “The truth is, our bodies are
miraculous wonders designed for a long life filled with
vibrant good health.”
■ Dr. Erin Johnston, DC

Chiropractor & Brain-Based Wellness
Expert - Johnston Health Center
20 Bellfarm Rd., Unit 3, Barrie
www.johnstonhealthcenter.com
705-728-3070

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