You Can Deal With Stress » Effect of Stress on the Body http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com Thu, 05 Aug 2010 22:55:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 How to Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling.htm#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:59:17 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/?p=149 It’s the season for travel and no matter if you’re doing it for business or pleasure the last thing you want to have happen is to get sick. There are some things to keep in mind when traveling so that you can stay healthy. As a rule don’t drink the local water, stick with bottled water. Don’t forget that the ice cubes in drinks could be made from tap water. Wash your hands frequently and carry hand sanitizer with you in case you have no place to wash them. Illness is most commonly spread from hand to nose contact. It’s also important to get enough rest while traveling. You should avoid exhausting yourself from seeing the sites or meeting with clients if you’re there for business. Take time to relax and slow down, physical stress can weaken your immune system. Making sure that you take care of yourself while on your trip is key for staying healthy and avoiding getting ill which will make your trip go much more smoothly.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-while-traveling.htm/feed 0 Emotional Stress and Heart Problems http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/emotional-stress-and-heart-problems.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/emotional-stress-and-heart-problems.htm#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:48:04 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/?p=145 From a scientific standpoint we don’t know for sure that stress can cause heart problems. However if you are chronically stressed you are more likely to start smoking and overeating and don’t exercise. Also with severe emotional stress there is a surge in adrenaline that causes the blood to clot more easily which can increase the risk of heart attacks. Some people fair better in stressful situations and are able to handle themselves in a way that keeps them functioning and able to find ways to relax when faced with stressful endeavors. The best way to keep your heart healthy while dealing with stress is to take care of yourself, eating well, exercising, not smoking, and not over doing it with alcohol.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/emotional-stress-and-heart-problems.htm/feed 0 Stress Affects the Body http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-affects-the-body.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-affects-the-body.htm#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:41:03 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/?p=94 Some stress is normal in our every day lives. When it becomes aggressive and chronic then it can really affect your body and create health problems. Migraines are one of the most common forms of stress related illnesses. Another is muscle tension which in turn can lead to migraines. High blood pressure is also common and if it continues will not be relived  even after stimulus is removed. It’s important to learn to manage your stress by doing yoga or other activities to bring down your stress levels and allow your body to relax.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-affects-the-body.htm/feed 0 Stress.org Dedicated to Stress Information http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-org-dedicated-to-stress-information.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-org-dedicated-to-stress-information.htm#comments Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:40:51 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-org-dedicated-to-stress-information.htm I recently found a very informative web site dedicated to the understanding of the role of stress in health and illness. It offers guidance for self-healing, referral services, informational packets and more. Stress can be a hard to define because the symptoms can vary from person to person. There is “good” and “bad” stress. Knowing what the right amount of stress is for keeping us motivated and productive and less-destructive is am important skill. This site aims to help people develop that skill.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-org-dedicated-to-stress-information.htm/feed 0 Tips To Quit Stress-Eating http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/tips-to-quit-stress-eating.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/tips-to-quit-stress-eating.htm#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:33:37 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/tips-to-quit-stress-eating.htm Some people handle their stress by eating and not eating well. It’s important to find other ways to release your stress. Do activities that you enjoy maybe it’s a walk, taking a bath or listening to music that you like. Hang out with a friend, catch a movie or grab some coffee. Talk about your feelings, don’t keep all your emotions inside where stress can be created. Look into nutritional support to keep yourself healthy and avoid eating when you’re stressed out.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/tips-to-quit-stress-eating.htm/feed 0 Stress Leads to Weight Gain and Disease http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-leads-to-weight-gain-and-disease.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-leads-to-weight-gain-and-disease.htm#comments Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:53:19 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/stress-leads-to-weight-gain-and-disease.htm In the US economy nowadays the stress levels are high. STress can lead to weight gain and is also linked to heart disease, high blood pressure,  and an increased risk for cancer. In order to fight this trend of stress and weight gain it’s advised that public health be brought into the workplaces. having programs to help fight stress and promote exercise are crucial. At home do what you can to make time for exercise and relaxation to keep stress at bay.

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I read about a study done on veterans with post traumatic stress syndrome and their non-veteran twins to see if their brains were affected. The gray matter density is the part of the brain where emotional functioning occurs. They did MRI scans on both people and the veterans showed an area of emotional functioning that was reduced, but not so in the non-veteran twin. This research supports the conclusion that stress can damage the brain in this particular region that can cause damaging emotional consequences.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/can-stress-damage-the-brain.htm/feed 0 Parents’ Stress Affecting Their Kids http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/parents-stress-affecting-their-kids.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/parents-stress-affecting-their-kids.htm#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:42:21 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/parents-stress-affecting-their-kids.htm This article talks about how over-stressed parents could be affecting their child’s health. There was a study done that followed the health of 120 children over three years. In this study parents were asked to keep a weekly journal of their child’s illnesses and measure their temperatures when they were ill. Every six months they were to complete questionnaires about their own well-being, including stressful events or family conflicts. The study showed a link between depression and anxiety in the parents and an increase of illness in children. Interestingly enough there was no evidence of impact on their health from individual events like, family injuries, separation or general family conflicts.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/parents-stress-affecting-their-kids.htm/feed 0 Fear and Stress can Cause Cancer to Return http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/fear-and-stress-can-cause-cancer-to-return.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/fear-and-stress-can-cause-cancer-to-return.htm#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:29:57 +0000 admin http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/fear-and-stress-can-cause-cancer-to-return.htm In  an article in the Science Daily there is new research from Tel Aviv University that shows that reducing your stress can keep cancer cells from coming back. Fear is also something that is discussed, because it can weaken the immune system and doctors do not want to operate unless the immune system is at its optimal level so that it can kill tumor tissue. It talks about stress hormones that have an impact on the immune system, they are released before and during surgery. They talk of an intervention program that can help extend people’s lives and an increase their chances of survival for the long-term.

]]> http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/fear-and-stress-can-cause-cancer-to-return.htm/feed 0 Learn about Stress http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/dont-get-stressed-out.htm http://www.dont-get-stressed-out.com/dont-get-stressed-out.htm#comments Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:43:40 +0000 admin http://a.24.1243.static.theplanet.com/~dontstrs/dont-get-stressed-out.htm Stress is universal and affects adults, kids and teens at some levels of their lives. However, it is possible to reduce the effects of stress and manage them wisely without allowing them to take over the individuals’ life.

Stress is a feeling that is perceived because of some particular event in the environment and an individual’s response to it. It is the manner a body reacts to a specific challenge.

Stressors are events or incidences that incite stress. This state could cover a wide gambit of situations from physical dangers to perceived dangers. On getting the stress perceptions, human body reacts by triggering the nervous system and related hormones. Adrenaline and cortisol are hormones that are released into the blood stream. These hormones speed up the rate of heartbeat, the breathing rate and metabolism. Blood vessels are made to dilate and more blood flows into the muscle groups. This puts the muscles on high alert. There are several other changes that take place to prepare the individual to react to dangerous situations. This helps them in handling the pressures effectively. This entire process is known as stress response.

This stress response is essential and helps a person to perform well when under pressure. However, serious problems are caused when the stress response fails to turn off or reacts excessively. It is noted that this stress response can wear out the body’s reserves and leave a person feeling exhausted or inundated. It also results in weakening of the immune system and thus, exposing the individuals to different types of infections.

Pressures that are too forceful or are long drawn are reasons of prolonged stress. Individuals who are unable to share their worldly responsibilities and have to shoulder them all alone are also found to be under stress.

Hence, it is very important for individuals to know how to “de-stress.” This will help them to cope with stress in a longer perspective and not succumb to it.

Don’t Get Stressed Out provides detailed information on Stress, Stress Management, Stress Reduction, Stress Tests and more. Stress is affiliated with Hypertension Symptoms.

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