The Chronicle -

Stress. A state of being that many of us are keenly aware of. We know a certain amount or, rather, a type of stress can be good, but what we lack is the understanding of what too much stress can do.

Our minds and bodies are not separate entities, they are irrevocably connected, meaning the mental stress that you experience influences your physical body as well.

It is no secret that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season, stores decorated floor to ceiling and holiday sales won't let us ignore the preeminence of the times ahead.

So, as we all are gearing up for the holiday season, a...