tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post3154792932296229408..comments2024-02-10T18:50:01.193+10:00Comments on Gully Grove: Moving your moodsChris http://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-24068377614984184292020-04-07T17:39:38.518+10:002020-04-07T17:39:38.518+10:00Thanks for that book recommendation Bev. I'll ...Thanks for that book recommendation Bev. I'll see if our online library, has a copy. Sounds interesting, as you would think if any critter was going to get ulcers, it would be the poor Zebra - being hunted every day! Hasn't gotten down to teens for us just yet, but we'll soon catch up, I'm sure. :) Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-485371835113919462020-04-07T17:19:47.676+10:002020-04-07T17:19:47.676+10:00You're welcome Leigh. It's a challenge how...You're welcome Leigh. It's a challenge how stress weaves itself into our lives, and has such a large impact. Having routines helps us get on top of it. As life can be so busy sometimes, we forget the things we must do, to stay well. Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-12568452668990225132020-04-06T12:59:08.364+10:002020-04-06T12:59:08.364+10:00Have you read Robert Sapolsky's book 'Why ...Have you read Robert Sapolsky's book 'Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers'? It's a great read about stress and the immune system and all its workings. He has quite a few videos on the Net as well. We've turned the corner to winter here, as well. Temps in the teens and a month's worth of rain in the first week. At least I can stop worrying about bushfire for a while.Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-60034050591308499632020-04-06T11:41:03.411+10:002020-04-06T11:41:03.411+10:00I've known there is a connection between stres...I've known there is a connection between stress and compromised immune response, so I'm very glad you provided such a good explanation. Also the how and why of dealing with it! Very useful information, Thanks, Chris!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-67465987905045622392020-04-06T10:25:02.259+10:002020-04-06T10:25:02.259+10:00I envy the footpaths in Toowoomba Chel. So much sp...I envy the footpaths in Toowoomba Chel. So much space to get outdoors and just walk. No having to share the road with cars, or walking on grass - just footpaths that go on forever! I imagine they might be a little busier nowadays though, with people needing to get out of the house. When I lived in town, I always enjoyed looking at people's gardens on my morning or afternoon walks. <br /><br />Last night, was the first it actually got chilly here. I wore my ugg-boots this morning. So it looks like we've finally turned the corner to winter. After the inferno that was last summer, I'm sure we're all looking forward to it. Stay warm on the hill, Chel. :)Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-25822635724385842242020-04-06T10:10:49.700+10:002020-04-06T10:10:49.700+10:00I'm glad it's helped you out Tania. I know...I'm glad it's helped you out Tania. I know in the past, stress has gotten the better of me too! So you're not alone in that. Sounds like you've got a great routine for exercise. I used to love walking, and then we moved to a location with slopes. So I improvised with other exercise. I still walk, just not daily, like I use to. <br /><br />It's understandable people got spooked with the coronavirus, as no-one was expecting what it would do to every day life. A reminder though, to have our house in order (as the saying goes). And our gardens too. You were always a good grower of backyard veg, but I'm sure you will surprise me again, with how much you turn out soon. Thank goodness you got that shaded area finished, and the new water tanks installed. :)Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-72284794358504557442020-04-06T09:31:55.446+10:002020-04-06T09:31:55.446+10:00Chris, I am trying to get motivated to walk every ...Chris, I am trying to get motivated to walk every day and have also been spending time in the garden when it isn't too hot. I try not to stress over something that I can't control and have become much better at that as I get older. You sound like you have that diabetes well under control. Have a great week and enjoy your garden now that it is cooling down this week. Up here on the hill anyway 😀Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-15679214413074512622020-04-05T19:17:38.282+10:002020-04-05T19:17:38.282+10:00Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for this post.
I ne...Hi Chris,<br /><br />Thank you so much for this post. <br /><br />I needed to read this as I am a stress head. My immune system is vulnerable at the moment as a recent blood test showed a problem with my immunity. I have done a bit of research and realised that it may be my stomach acid problem contributing to the immunity issues. And I guess my stomach issue may be related to stress! I have suffered anxiety and stress my whole life and this year was the year I was going to get on top of it...then BOOM, the corona virus hit Australia! I feel more calmer now than I was earlier, I have stockpiled items to assist with isolation and keeping away from shops.<br /><br />I am walking four kilometres almost everyday, eating healthy and spending a lot of time in my garden for stress relief. I am in the midst of setting up more veggie beds to grow more food. After this virus event, I hope to be a lot more self sufficient than I have been previously.<br /><br />After reading your post I understand a lot more about how stress affects the body, and therefore make some adjustments.<br /><br />Take care and stay well,<br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.com