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The Problem of Stress
In appropriate situations which may save our lives, it becomes a mortal enemy when it is extended in time. For many, crowded conditions, economic pressures, work overload, the competitive environment, etc., Are circumstances which unconsciously perceived as threats. This leads them to react defensively, becoming irritable and suffer harmful consequences on the entire body:
* Elevated blood pressure (hypertension)
* Gastritis and ulcers in the stomach and intestine
* Decreased kidney function
* Sleep Disorders
* Exhaustion
* Changes in appetite
DESCRIPTION
Stress causes chemical changes in the body. In a situation of stress, the brain sends chemical signals that trigger the secretion of hormones (catecholamines including adrenaline) in the adrenal gland. Hormones initiate a chain reaction in the body: the heart beats faster and blood pressure rises, blood is diverted from the intestines to the muscles to escape danger, and the insulin level increased to allow the body to metabolize more energy.
These reactions can avoid danger. In the short term, are not harmful. But if the situation persists, the resulting fatigue will be detrimental to the overall health of the individual. Stress can stimulate excess stomach acid, which give rise to an ulcer. Or you can get damaged arteries and increasing the pressure and precipitating angina or a heart attack. Also, stress can cause a loss or increased appetite with consequent weight change in the person.
CONSIDERATIONS
The brief episodes of stress disrupt the functioning of the body, but the symptoms disappear when the episode subsides.
This occurs more easily if the person possesses effective tactics to deal with stress and whether express their feelings as normal.
CAUSES
Any event that generates an emotional response, can cause stress. This includes both positive situations (birth of a child, marriage) and negative (job loss, death of a relative). Stress also arises from minor irritations, such as waiting too long in a queue or in traffic. Situations that cause stress in a person may be insignificant to another.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Stress affects all organs and body functions. The most common symptoms are
* Depression or anxiety
* Headaches
* Insomnia
* Indigestion
* Rashes
* Sexual dysfunction
* Rapid heartbeat
* Nervousness
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Milk and Cereal for Insomnia II
Serotonin is involved in regulating sleep, appetite and mood. Tryptophan is also a precursor of niacin (also called nicotinic acid, which is a water soluble vitamin B group).
But though the tryptophan can act as a sleep aid and relax the nervous system, its action can be further enhanced by the presence of other milk components such as calcium and magnesium. Calcium and magnesium may have a calming effect and are necessary for the balance of our nervous system.
If the milk is skimmed have less fat. This is beneficial for the cardiovascular system, especially if we take much fat in other foods such as meats, sausages, etc. But we must bear in mind that if you lose fat milk loses its vitamins A and D that are dissolved in fat. It would therefore be desirable that these vitamins have milk added.
4. The combination of milk and cereal
The protein content of cereals combine well with the milk, increasing the quality of it, since they complement very well. Milk is poor in methionine and cereals are rich in it. Milk is rich in lysine and wheat does not. Tryptophan provides milk and corn was not produced. Grains are also rich in B vitamins and milk, plus vitamins A, D, is also rich in vitamin B2 and B12. B group vitamins together are necessary to balance the nervous system.
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Milk and Cereal for Insomnia I
Insomnia is a common problem in our days, where the rush and stress dominate our daily lives. A proper diet can help you sleep better.
1. The power is complicit in our rest
Among the many remedies that we know to overcome insomnia is adequate nutrition. This must be balanced energy needs in the body and be distributed throughout the day in five doses.
Without doubt one of the meals that most influences our rest is dinner. One of the most recommended dinners to induce sleep is the combination of cereal and milk, which is a very appropriate to take food at night.
2. Cereals
Grains are a source of carbohydrates slow absorption, which are satiating and ensure a slow release of sugars into the blood. On the other hand carbohydrates are excellent sleep inducers, perhaps because they cause the gradual release of energy and because apparently favor the production of serotonin.
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Easy Tips to Avoid Heartburn Without Drugs
If you often suffer from episodes of acidity or gastric reflux, it is possible to reduce its effects by simple changes in their nutritional habits and life, and that small changes bring big results, like everything in life.
Most people who have acid reflux, you should consider that the foods chosen to consume during night time and will have consequences during sleep or the next morning when generators are incorrect or acidity.
As well as the time of last intake is very important since it is advisable to eat 2 to 3 hours before going to bed, never eat and lie down immediately, as it is source of many digestive problems, resulting in the occurrence of nightmares, insomnia, heartburn, morning headache, drowsiness, and so on.
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