Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 5 – Ask for Help

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

The final day in this series is here! Congratulations! Stress is seldom under our control; how we choose to respond is our choice. Continue to practice this week’s tips to ensure stress doesn’t hinder your sleep! Again, remember that ORA is dedicated to helping you get the rest you deserve. T...

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 4 – Socialize

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

We are 3 days into this series, and you are well on your way to developing the tools you need to battle stress, regardless of the form it takes. Since these tips can be useful in a variety of situations, remember to practice each daily so they are available to call upon in your time […]

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 3 – Write It Down

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

It’s day 3 and the Five Day Stress Reduction series is drawing to an end. Remember that ORA Horizon is dedicated to helping you get the rest you deserve. Take advantage of our daily tips on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Read below for today’s tips. Tips to Manage Stress: Day 3 – Write it...

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 2 – Relax

Posted on July 7, 2017July 9, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

Day 1 is complete and you are on your way to building an arsenal of tools you can employ in a variety of stressful situations. The goal of this series is to implement lifestyle changes while building upon the previous day’s techniques. Much of what is discussed each day may be a departure from ...

Five Day Stress Reduction Plan: Day 1 – Exercise

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Dr. Vachon

Stress is any factor that disturbs a state of well-being. The consequences can be positive or negative. For example, the physical demands of exercise can result in increased strength and cardiovascular endurance. Conversely, the imminent deadline of a large project or an exam can lead to undesire...

Make progress at work by doing something fun

Posted on April 4, 2017August 26, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Have you ever had a task or a project that you so badly want to complete, but can’t seem to move forward because you’ve run out of ideas? That can be quite a stressful time. With the deadline looming and pressure mounting, what are you supposed to do? The first – and usual – reaction […]...

5 Tips to Make Healthy Food Preparation Less Stressful

Posted on February 9, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Want to improve the duration and quality of your sleep? How about coping better with the stress of your daily grind? Aside from from getting enough sleep and exercising regularly, one other thing completes the cornerstones of good health: a healthy diet. But we all know preparing fresh, nutrient-...

Going Back to the Basics of Love: Loving Yourself

Posted on February 5, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Are you so stressed out that you feel like days are just going by in a blur? Could you be the parent who has a full day with work during the day, driving your kids around, grocery shopping, and preparing for family meals from breakfast till dinner? The busy entrepreneur with “no time to exercis...

Coping With Stress Through Resilience

Posted on February 2, 2017June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

Yesterday was the National Get Up Day, an opportunity to share inspiring stories of people who have encountered great odds and didn’t give up, eventually conquering them. It’s a reminder that all of us will have to go through different setbacks, and we must pick ourselves up after we have fal...

Coping with the stress of New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2016June 16, 2017 by Anthony Dugarte MD

It’s that time of the year again. We’re hopeful to leave bad habits and negative tendencies behind as the year changes. But we know it’s not easy. Before you can drop two dress sizes, significantly reduce your spending or have a spotless house, you’ll go through anxious days and sleepless...