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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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The Best Anti-Stress Therapies
In these days the word stress has an important place in the lives of all people, from children to seniors. Stress is becoming a way of life that all people have. The idea is to counter it in some way, but, how?
There are natural or alternative therapies that help somehow cope. Some of them are:
- Aromatherapy: is based on the effectiveness of essential oils and the benefits of massage. Oils can breathe or seep through the skin. The essences are effective against stress basil, pine and lavender.
- Dance Therapy: counteracts stress, promotes relaxation and helps to express themselves through the body.
- Hydrotherapy: Hot water is one of the most relaxing for the body, from a good hot shower to a bath can achieve a relaxation massage that any could match.
- Music Therapy: Music is a good choice to relax and freshen up. Sound waves soothe and calm the body and mind. The ideal is to listen in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Laughter Therapy: There is no better way to combat stress, laughing. Laughter loosens thousands of facial muscles. Laughter provides a huge comfort and spread to the environment.
- Yoga is a good therapy to connect with every muscle in your body to understand what hurts and so try to relieve tension. Also improves posture and can connect with one’s body.
- Meditation: in this type of therapy does not involve the body and yoga, but the mind. It is a mental exercise to find peace and spiritual harmony that we all have and avoid falling into stress. You can combine the two to achieve a general well-being for body and mind.
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3 Tips to Prevent Headaches
The headache is one of the most common ailments and over has increased over the last decade, by the demands of modern life, which inexorably leads to stress and this is often a factor in the condition of this common condition, that can reach serious nature take time, when it becomes chronic.
Here are three tips for preventive:
Reduce with estrogen
Estrogen is the main female hormone and a powerful trigger for migraines, if you are taking supplements of estrogen or estrogen with medication (such as oral contraceptive pills), to discuss reducing the dose or replace the medicine with your doctor.Stop smoking
Nicotine and other chemicals in cigarette smoke can cause and aggravate the symptoms of headache, so if you are a smoker, explore options for quitting, as this will not only reduce the likelihood of developing pain head, but also improve other areas of health, much more important, like preventing cancer, for example.
Take prophylactic drugs only by prescription
In some cases people tend to self-medication, since the sale of pills for headaches, are as common as candy, but this is not a solution, therefore must bear in mind that medications like Beta-blockers, antidepressants, ergot, blockers, calcium channel blockers, anti-convulsants, etc.., used to beat headaches, can only be prescribed by your doctor, who will evaluate the need and appropriate dosage of themselves.
Five Ideas for Better Sleep
A recent study indicates that 1 in 4 teens have difficulty sleeping. Lack of sleep can affect everything from our emotions to the ability to concentrate on different tasks such as driving. It can affect athletic performance, increase the chances of getting sick and, in some people, may be related to weight gain.
How can we sleep the hours we need? Here are some ideas:
- Staying active during the day. You’ve probably noticed how small children running around … and depth of his dream. Follow the example of small and do physical exercise at least 60 minutes per day. Physical activity can reduce stress and help you feel more relaxed. But do not exercise too close to the time of going to sleep because they will have the opposite effect desired because the body will be too hot or will note have enough time to cool down.
- No drugs or alcohol. Many people believe that alcohol or drugs relax them and cause drowsiness, but it is not. Alcohol and drugs disturb sleep and increase the likelihood of waking in the middle of the night.
- Goodnight to electronic devices. Experts recommend using the bed only for sleeping. If you can not turn your bedroom into a technology-free zone, off at least an hour or more every time before lights out. Nothing says “Wake up, something is happening!” More explicitly than the buzz of a text message or the warning sound of an instant message.
- Have a bedtime routine. Go to bed at the same time every day helps the body expect sleep. Establish a set routine for sleep can increase the relaxing effect. So relax every night reading, listening to music, spending time with a pet, writing in a journal or doing anything else that relaxes you.
- Wait a good night’s sleep. Stress can cause insomnia: the more desperate not to sleep, most at risk of staying awake staring at the ceiling. Instead of worrying because you can not sleep, remind yourself that you can. Say “good sleep tonight” several times during the day. It may also be useful to practice breathing exercises and gentle yoga positions before going to bed.
We all have a sleepless night every now and then. But if you have trouble sleeping and you think are affecting your mood or performance, consult your doctor.
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