Inspiring short comments from participants: "Thank you for your letter and also for speaking to me on the telephone the other day. I got the driving tape. I haven't driven by myself yet. I have driven a long distance though. Which has been quite a great accomplishment. I was very excited. I really enjoyed myself once I got there. I appreciate so much starting to get my life back... . I had so much anxiety and obsessive thoughts at the time I ordered the program; I gave my mother's address. I thought if I gave the correct address the gentleman on the telephone would send someone to lock me up. Ha, Ha. I have come a LONG way these last eight weeks," A. Burgess, FL

"Thank you so much for sending me the Dream Drops." Tracy Johnston There will be more on this new 'sleep' product in the next issue of LESS STRESS PRESS. It may be all you need, for a great nights sleep. Includes: music on CD, eye pillow, sleep-scented lotion and directions for application and more. "I don't know if it's my imagination or what, but I am sleeping every night that I remember to put the lotion on." Jody in our office.

HOW THE BEST HANDLE STRESS, is the title of Dr. Ron Rubenzer book I quoted from last issue. The publisher is taking orders for the book due out on January 15, 2003.

Warren Publishing: 1-704-892-2940 or Fax: 1-704-895-4303

OXYGEN THE GAS OF LIFE
Recommending: BREATHING FREE, by Teresa Hale. "... Hyperventilation may result from anxiety or more commonly from acquired habits of breathing may be shaped by chronic stress. The effects of hyperventilation on the body are well known. The increase in alkalinity of the blood causes both calcium and magnesium in the circulation to become attached to the blood's major protein, albumen. This proteinbinding lowers the level of free calcium and magnesium, creating a virtual deficiency of these important minerals. The major consequence is muscle spasm that affects both the voluntary muscles that permit you to move and the involuntary muscles that line the arteries, the intestines and the bronchial tubes. Spasm of the voluntary muscles may produce pain and stiffness. Spasm of the involuntary muscles may cause narrowing of the blood vessels and the bronchial tubes and cramping of the intestines. Narrowing of the blood vessels interferes with blood flow to many parts of your body. It may produce cold hands and feet, chest pains and palpitations, dizziness and difficulty with concentration. Spasm of the bronchial tubes may cause shortness of breath... " Leo Galland, M.D.

This book was written for those suffering from asthma, emphysema, bronchitis and other respiratory ailments. I find great value in this book for those who want to know more about how our breathing affects our peace of mind. Chapter eight specifically tells us how breathing relates to panic attacks and stress.