Stress symptoms can cause confidence crisis

Wednesday, 25 April 2012 4:47 PM

Whether you are a busy mum or a high flyer in the city, the hectic aspects of modern life mean that all of us are susceptible to stress. Panic and stress can be self-perpetuating and, as more physical symptoms occur, confidence can come crashing down.

New research shows that most of us believe the state of our hair affects our overall confidence, hence causes stress. Nanogen’s State of the Nation survey, issued earlier this year, collates research carried out by YourSayPays. Stress affects every area of our lives from sleeping patterns to eating habits, and so it's not surprising that our hair growth and condition suffers when we are stressed. So if we don't take action, hair concerns and stress can form a downward spiral. Stress was responsible for over a third of work-related illness last year, reducing productivity.

Hair experts Nanogen have an easy solution to combat the hair-related symptoms of stress. Try the Nanogen Hair Growth Factor Shampoo and Conditioner to thicken hair and give you bounce in your hair and a spring in your step. Hair Prepare Shampoo is priced at £8.95, Daily Volume Conditioner is priced at £9.95.

Kate Middleton's got no hair worries

Hair concerns can knock a girl's confidence

We'd all love swishy hair like Kate and Pippa Middleton but a new survey shows hair worries can actually cripple a girl's self-esteem. A poll commissioned by Nanogen found a whopping 80% said they are dissatisfied with their hair.

 Turn off the work phone when you get home

Smartphone addiction 'can make you stressed'

Too much time spent working on smartphones and other mobile devices can cause a raft of health problems - people tend to maintain an awkward posture that might lead to pain in the back and neck, as well as stress-related illness.
Beauty boost: meditate for 15 minutes a day

15 minutes meditation 'can turn back the clock'

Want to look younger? Ditch the expensive beauty creams for meditation. The author of a new book says meditating for just 15 minutes a day can smooth out the complexion and roll back the years. Author Mary Pearson says meditation beats Botox.

 Extra weight in winter can knock confidence

Time to tackle the weighty problem of confidence

Many women put weight on as they age, due to stress, after starting a family. And extra weight is the number one thing that will knock a women's confidence, wellbeing and, of course, their health, as a study by Seven Seas Health Oils shows.
Stress can cause you to overeat and store fat

Avoid stress this Christmas to avoid over-eating

Is stress causing you to overeat at Christmas? US researchers found that simple mindful eating and stress-reduction techniques helped prevent weight gain even without dieting, as well as reducing risk for developing heart disease or diabetes.

 Is stress causing sensitivity and breakouts?

Stress affects the skin, too

National Stress Day takes place on November 2 and as well as raising awareness of stress-related health issues, it is also the ideal time to think about emotionally induced skin conditions. Stress and anxiety causes the body to produce more cortisol.
Stress can lead to stomach cramps

Stress leads to stomach-churning cramp

If you are prone to stomach-churning cramps in times of stress, you are not alone. New research shows a whopping one in three Brits feel painful cramps on a regular basis, during everything from arguing to a partner to finding a parking space.

 Women suffer less stress during traffic jams

Women under less stress in traffic jams study finds

A new study has claimed that stress levels in women are seven times less than those of men when stuck in heavy traffic. The research found that stress levels in men rose by as much as 60 per cent when stuck behind the wheel compared to just 8.7 per cent for women in the same scenario.

Smartphone addiction 'can make you stressed'

Turn off the work phone when you get home

Too much time spent working on smartphones and other mobile devices can cause a raft of health problems - people tend to maintain an awkward posture that might lead to pain in the back and neck, as well as stress-related illness.

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