Stress Release (Stress Release approach): Offshoot of applied kinesiology developed by Dr. Wayne Topping. Its theory posits a meridian network.

(See also: Stress Release, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Definition and meaning of environmental stress:

environmental stress - severe environmental effects on the natural ecosystem

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

Also see these pages: Oceanography, Oceanography Sitemap, Coral Reef, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change,

Stress Pattern Processing : Modality whose centerpiece is the HealthWatchers Analysis. One of its principles is that humans are electrically driven spiritual beings.

(See also: Stress Pattern Processing, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

Definition and meaning of oxidative stress:

oxidative stress - a process whereby the metabolic balance of a cell is disrupted by exposure to environmental substances, resulting in the accumulation of free radicals, which can damage components of cells' membranes, proteins or genetic material by "oxidizing" them

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

Also see these pages: Oceanography, Oceanography Sitemap, Coral Reef, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change,

Definition and meaning of Coral Stress Index:

Coral Stress Index - an index that indicates the relative accumulated thermal stress experienced by a given coral reef

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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Self-Help for Stress and Pain (Self-Help Approach): Offshoot of applied kinesiology originated by Elizabeth and Hamilton Barhydt and described in their book of the same name, published in 1989.

(See also: Self-Help for Stress and Pain, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

EnLighten Systems of stress management (EnLighten Systems, EnLighten): Variation of Bach flower therapy. EnLighten is a natural homeopathic system of liquid Traditional Flower Remedies that bypasses physical causes and targets emotions affected by stressful situations. It includes: (a) the EnLighten Habit Modification System; (b) the EnLighten System for Animals (also called the EnLighten for Animals healing system and the EnLighten for Animals system), which improves the disposition of pets; (c) the EnLighten System for Children with Learning Difficulties; (d) the EnLighten System for Teenagers; and (e) the EnLighten Weight Management System.

(See also: EnLighten Systems of stress management, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

stress: See dukkha.

 (See also: Stress, Buddhism, Body Mind and Soul)

GEOPATHIC STRESS: The concept of energy patterns, which are created by the Earth, that can adversely affect the human body. Treatment is to move away from the offending energy pathways.

(See also: GEOPATHIC STRESS, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

stress monitor

Biofeedback instrument that helps one to quiet one's emotions, mind and body by registering levels of consciousness and feeding this information back to the subject who is hooked-up to it

(See also: Stress monitor, Body Mind and Soul)

Stress Management: Practitioners teach patients how to lessen the impact of stress on their well-being. Exact techniques vary depending on the practitioner's training and interests.

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Definition and meaning of CARRUS Alliance:

CARRUS Alliance (Comparative Analysis of Reef Resilience Under Stress Alliance) - the CARRUS Alliance was organized at the 2004 International Coral Reef Symposium held in Okinawa. Its objective is to provide a basis for better understanding of coral reefs at the scale of the whole reef system. The Alliance consists of researchers conducting independently-supported long-term, interdisciplinary research on whole reef systems, including associated social and economic systems, united through agreements for the exchange of information, methods, expertise, and software. One focus of the Alliance will be on developing common research objectives, including the development of decision support systems to facilitate reef management. The Alliance will be linked to a variety of international efforts

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

Also see these pages: Oceanography, Oceanography Sitemap, Coral Reef, Environment, Sustainability, Climate Change,

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: A program based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn. Participants learn methods such as breathing, gentle yoga stretches, group discussion and support to reduce physical, emotional and spiritual stresses.

(See also: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION

Relaxation techniques, meditation, and easy stretching exercises are combined to allow the client to become “mindful” in order to access inner sources of power. By being fully mindful and awake in life, clients may cope more effectively with stress and illness.

(See also: MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION, Alternative Health, Massage, Bodywork, Body Mind and Soul)

Instrumental Act:

One which is useful, even if for no other purpose than to relieve stress.

(See also: Instrumental Act, Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Restorative Yoga: Designed to relieve stress; this is a very slow and relaxing kind of Yoga.

(See also: Restorative Yoga, Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)

Morter Health System: Mode of chiropractic that includes B.E.S.T, Baby B.E.S.T., a videocassette stress-management program called The Twelve Steps to Stress Less, and dietary supplementation whose design is to restore the body to its natural alkaline state.

(See also: Morter Health System, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

HealthWatchers Analysis: test of urine and saliva for the physical and emotional frequency of an individual's Stress Pattern. (See HealthWatchers System.)

(See also: HealthWatchers Analysis, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

EnLighten Habit Modification Systems (EnLighten Habit Modification System): Component of the EnLighten Systems of stress management.

(See also: EnLighten Habit Modification Systems, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)

EnLighten System for Children with Learning Difficulties: Component of the EnLighten Systems of stress management.

(See also: EnLighten System for Children with Learning Difficulties, Body Mind and Soul, Alternative Health, Alternative Health Dictionary)