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Stress is the body’s response to any kind of demand or
threat that disturbs a person’s physical and/or mental balance. When you feel
endangered, the nervous system reacts by releasing a large quantity of stress
hormones including adrenaline and cortisol which prepare the body for emergency
action. Because of this, an individual’s heart rate increases, muscles tighten,
blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and the senses ultimately become
sharper. The body undergoes these changes to enhance our physical capabilities
in a process known as the fight or flight stress response and it is the body’s
defense mechanism.
Healthy levels of stress can help us defend ourselves at a
time of danger and boost our reaction time to avoid danger when needed but when
stress accumulates and reaches levels beyond the normal comfort zone, stress
can stop being helpful and begin to cause major complications to both an
individual’s mind and body.
Unhealthy levels of stress commonly cause pain and aches of
various types, digestive problems, sleep problems, weight problems, depression,
and in more serious cases, heart disease, auto-immune diseases, and skin
conditions such as eczema. Eliminating stress entirely is the best solution for
avoiding these types of complications but while the process of doing so can occur
gradually and take time, reducing the amounts of stress in the body can help
decrease its effects on the body. A few simple procedures can greatly help
lower stress from your life and ultimately improve your overall wellbeing.
First, closing your eyes, take 10 deep breaths while
focusing on inhaling and exhaling. This process can help slowly relax the body.
Then, when there’s a high concentration of stress, it’s essential to avoid
consuming sugars altogether as it can create mood swings. Then, it’s often
recommended to take part in some form of physical activity every day. From
taking a walk to participating in an exercise class, staying active can also
help reduce the levels of stress in your body. And finally, take some time for yourself
to stop using your media devices and social media to enjoy some quiet time with
your loved ones, focusing on what you’ve achieved and setting up new goals for
the future.
Stress doesn’t have to be a part of your lifestyle, it is
only a small fragment that once it’s managed and balanced through the use of
these simple series of procedures among others, you can once again recover your
health and strength.
By Dr. Alex Jimenez
