Stress is killing us unilaterally. All races, creeds, colors, socioeconomic groups, political parties--it does not discriminate. According to a recent study by the American Institute of Stress, 48 percent of stress sufferers say stress has a negative impact on their personal and professional lives. With an abundance of information on stress readily available on the Web and through other media outlets, people need a mediator to help them separate fact from fiction. Jeanne Ricks is that mediator.<br><br><i>The Biology of Beating Stress</i> is a powerful book that gets major points about stress across in a casual way. With quick and easily digestible reference points, each page is something readers will want to return to again and again.<br><br><br><br>In addition to breathing and relaxation techniques, <i>The Biology of Beating Stress</i> shows readers how to make the mental shift toward not merely managing their stress, but actually using stress to their advantage!<br><br>The way we interpret our stress and its effects directly affects our health and wellness. This book:<br><li>Explains epigenetics to show how much more control you have over your health than you thought.<br><li>Describes the amazing benefits of brain wave entrainment for drug-free stress relief.<br><li>Discusses foods that help support the body when stressed.<br><li>Shows how consistent cortisol reduction techniques create a clear path to a happier, healthier, more productive, and stress-free life.