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Mayo Fine Gael TD John O’Mahony is again calling on the general public to be aware of how their elderly neighbours and relatives are coping in the cold snap.

For many people Christmas is one of the most stressful times of the year as the expense of buying gifts, the pressure of last minute shopping and the heightened expectations of family togetherness combine to undermine the best intentions.

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

The Carers Association will be hosting one day seminars in stress management for family carers this October. These seminars are designed to provide coping mechanisms for dealing with the high-stress situations many carers encounter while looking after a loved one at home.

Michael McGuinness from The Access Clinic, Castlebar, outlines how anxiety disorders can impact on your life.

Men are four times more likely than women to phone in sick due to work related stress a survey has revealed.

Worry is one of the most useless emotions that we humans possess. The worst thing is that most often we worry about things that never even happen!

If you lost your job during the recession then you may find it difficult to come to terms with the changes imposed by this major shift in your circumstances.

Recent statistics show that there has been a huge increase in stress-related illness as a result of the current economic climate. When stressed, our bodies become charged with adrenaline and our hearts beat faster; a build-up of stress causes a build-up of hormones which can affect our immune responses, hearts, and nerve tissues that result in our bodies not working to their full capacity causing obesity, as well as many other health ailments.

On Friday May 28 to Sunday May 30, take part in workshops to de-stress and nurture yourself in Westport.