Stress Management

Did you know that stress is known to be the principle cause of many sicknesses? Medical and mental health experts agree that a lack of stress management will decrease a person’s ability to overcome a wide variety of health issues.

We have in each of us a fight or flight response, which is triggered by stress. When we feel stressed our heart beat and blood pressure increase and our immune system is depressed.

Stress triggers not only physical changes but also the production of chemicals. Epinephrine is one such chemical. Dopamine and Noradrenaline are others. Their presence is responsible for a number of the physical changes such as the increased heart rate.

Symptoms of mismanaged stress can be digestive problems, ulcers, and heart problems. The immune system, which is suppressed during stress, is then limited in its ability to fend off illness. The first sign of which is a tendency to be constantly tired, lethargic and even depressed. This is the body signaling you that it needs more support. Rest being one of the key ingredients it uses to rebuild.

Another key ingredient is nutrition. Without quality nutrition, the body lacks the building blocks it needs to fight disease, and rebuild.

Other symptoms of stress can be emotional or mental problems. Panic attacks, anxiety, phobias and depression can all result from being overly stressed. Left untreated, they can lead to more serious mental illnesses.

Finding ways to deal with the stress in our everyday lives begins with recognizing it and realizing that what we are feeling both physically and mentally is rooted in that stress. By giving our bodies the proper stress management tools to combat stress, such as proper nutrition and adequate sleep, we enable it to recover quicker, before more serious side effects take hold.

To Your Success,

SherryD
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