A university study on the effects of stress found:

• 43% of adults suffer adverse health effects from stress
• 70% of women suffer adverse health effects from stress
• 75-90% of doctor visits are stress related
• Stress is linked to 6 leading causes of death
  1. heart disease
  2. cancer
  3. lung disease – we don’t breath properly which allows toxins to build up causing organs to become sluggard
  4. cirrhosis of liver  - drug and alcohol use
  5. accidents – road rage
  6. suicide

• $300 billion productivity loss in the workplace due to stress - OSHA says stress is a hazard to the workplace
• 50% lifetime prevalence of emotional disorders – over 50% of women are on antidepressants

Ways to reduce stress:

• Exercise
• Relaxation techniques, including breathing properly (BeautiControl spa escape, spa at-home)
• Take time for self (BeautiControl spa escape, spa at-home)
• Laughter (BeautiControl spa escape)
• Talk with friends (BeautiControl spa escape)

BeautiControl Spa Escapes are a great way to reduce stress incorporating 4 of the 5 stress reducing steps listed above!