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Effects of Stress on your physical health

Posted on January 24, 2013 at 9:08 PM
The effects of stress on your physical and mental health
  • Heart, brain and blood vessels: Stress hormone cortisol increase your heart rate and your blood pressure. Cortisol can also raise your cholesterol levels, raising your risk for heart attacks and strokes.
  • Immune system: Stress response weakens your immune system, therefore decreasing your ability to fight cold and other illnesses.
  • Digestion: Stress hormones interfere with your stomach normal functioning,  causing stomachaches, diarrhea or constipation.
  • Weight gain: Stress hormone makes you crave, sugar, fats, and carbohydrate leading to weight gain and increasing your risk for heart disease and diabetes.
  • Mental health: Stress hormones creates a constant state of tension in your body, and may eventually lead to, insomnia, anxiety & depression.

How to deal with stress
  • Engage in daily exercise, this is one of the best stress-busters, and it can improve your mood and alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety
  • Find time to do joyful & fun activities ( music, gardening, etc)
  • Learn some relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation.
  • Make time for yourself and treat yourself well by eating healthy meals,  getting enough sleep, avoiding smoking & drinking too much & overeating.
 
If you are unable to handle your stress, talk to a therapist who could help you find other ways to manage the stress in your life. 

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