Stress
Stress
It is estimated that 2 out of every 3 Americans will seek out professional help for their stress. There are 3 basic types of stress -- physical, mental and chemical.
Stress is unavoidable in today's society. It is estimated that 2 out of every 3 Americans will seek out professional help for their stress. There are 3 basic types of stress -- physical, mental and chemical. Examples of physical stress include sleep deprivation, repetitive job duties and poor posture. Unemployment, divorce and children can create mental stress. Chemical stresses can come from processed food, exposure to environmental pollutants, smoking and medications.
The Stress Response
Stress causes what is known as a fight or flight response controlled entirely by your body's nervous system. This was very useful to our ancestors who needed to fight off attackers or flee from dangers in the wild. It assured the survival of the human race. Once an individual was safe and sound, the body would return to normal.
Stress causes a flood of hormones to be released inside of your body. Starting in your brain, your pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH travels through your blood stream and signals your adrenal glands, located on top of your kidneys, to release adrenaline and cortisol. These two "stress" hormones increase your blood pressure and heart rate, increase blood flow to your muscles, decrease activity in your digestive system and affect your immune system. Once the stressor is gone, the stress hormones in your blood decrease allowing your body to return a state of recovery and relaxation.
How does stress affect your body?
Chronic stress...takes a toll on the cardiovascular system by increasing blood pressure and inflammation which are major risk factors for stroke and heart disease.
In our modern world, however, stress has become a constant, daily struggle. This chronic stress takes a toll on the cardiovascular system by increasing blood pressure and inflammation which are major risk factors for stroke and heart disease.
Stress can also damage the nervous system. Chronically high cortisol levels can lead to anxiety, depression, dementia, insomnia and loss of libido. These hormones also depress the immune system resulting in frequent colds, flus, infections and increased rates of cancer.
Other signs and symptoms of stress include back pain, relationship problems, constipation, diarrhea, shortness of breath, neck pain, fatigue, digestive issues and weight fluctuations.
It is estimated that 2 out of every 3 Americans will seek out professional help for their stress. There are 3 basic types of stress -- physical, mental and chemical.
Stress is unavoidable in today's society. It is estimated that 2 out of every 3 Americans will seek out professional help for their stress. There are 3 basic types of stress -- physical, mental and chemical. Examples of physical stress include sleep deprivation, repetitive job duties and poor posture. Unemployment, divorce and children can create mental stress. Chemical stresses can come from processed food, exposure to environmental pollutants, smoking and medications.
The Stress Response
Stress causes what is known as a fight or flight response controlled entirely by your body's nervous system. This was very useful to our ancestors who needed to fight off attackers or flee from dangers in the wild. It assured the survival of the human race. Once an individual was safe and sound, the body would return to normal.
Stress causes a flood of hormones to be released inside of your body. Starting in your brain, your pituitary gland releases adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH travels through your blood stream and signals your adrenal glands, located on top of your kidneys, to release adrenaline and cortisol. These two "stress" hormones increase your blood pressure and heart rate, increase blood flow to your muscles, decrease activity in your digestive system and affect your immune system. Once the stressor is gone, the stress hormones in your blood decrease allowing your body to return a state of recovery and relaxation.
How does stress affect your body?
Chronic stress...takes a toll on the cardiovascular system by increasing blood pressure and inflammation which are major risk factors for stroke and heart disease.
In our modern world, however, stress has become a constant, daily struggle. This chronic stress takes a toll on the cardiovascular system by increasing blood pressure and inflammation which are major risk factors for stroke and heart disease.
Stress can also damage the nervous system. Chronically high cortisol levels can lead to anxiety, depression, dementia, insomnia and loss of libido. These hormones also depress the immune system resulting in frequent colds, flus, infections and increased rates of cancer.
Other signs and symptoms of stress include back pain, relationship problems, constipation, diarrhea, shortness of breath, neck pain, fatigue, digestive issues and weight fluctuations.
As chiropractors, the number one complaint that we hear from the citizens of Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista, is that the stress of modern life is causing fatigue and insomnia, affecting their relationships with loved ones and taking a toll on their overal health andl happiness. Stress is , however, how you react to and cope with stressful situations is entirely under your control. Your ability to deal with stress is vitally important to your long term health and wellness. Your chiropractor here at West Coast Chiropractic Carlsbad can achieve amazing results in a very short period of time through a combination of chiropractic care, relaxation techniques and lifestyle modifications. Give us a call. We can help!
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