High blood pressure
The idea of corporate America goes hand in hand with the idea of stress, it seems. The stereotypical person working in the upper ranks of business seems to be constantly under pressure and unable to stop this pressure from overtaking them. These workers are seen as being tense and often angry as a result of their tremendous schedules. While this might seem to be normal, this is still taking a...
For a number of years now, doctors have been using different tools to determine the state of our mind and body. This is a process called biofeedback and has come from the belief that certain mental and physical occurrences produces differing physiological reactions. Such reactions include increased temperature and heart rate, among many others. A blood pressure gauge and a thermometer are just...
We all know that stress has a lot of adverse effects to the body. Chronic stress takes a serious toll on the body. It diminishes a person’s defense system and immunity and could cause damage to the internal organs.
Types of Stress
Stress isn’t always a negative part of life. Instead it can only cause negative effects if it is left unmanaged. People who experience chronic stress can...
When we hear the term “stress” we always associate it with health. While it is true that the stress level of the person has an impact on his/her health, the effect isn’t always negative. Stress becomes harmful if it isn’t managed properly or if a person is overwhelmed by the amount of stress he/she encounters.
When stress is not managed properly, it can cause the...
Stress in a normal response to stimulus. For most people, it comes as a byproduct of events that threaten their balance. Our body’s stress response was designed to protect us. That’s why we run when we sense danger. In many cases, stress helps us stay focused, energetic and alert. Stress responses help us meet challenges – it drives us to study for the exam, to slam on the...
Link between stress and blood pressure. Scientific tests have not proven any concrete link between chronic high blood pressure and stress. However, it is proven that in a stressful situation our bodies secrete hormones that momentarily raise blood pressure. If those 'spikes' are continued for a long period of time damage can be done to the blood vessels.
Dealing with day-to-day stresses. So how...
The World Health Organization(WHO) predicts that by 2020 major depression will be second only to heart disease as the leading cause of disability worldwide. That is a disturbing prediction to say the least. The fact is that most people are affected by some type of depression at one point in their lives.
Types of Depression:
Seasonal affective disorder (this depressive disorder is the result of...
Stress is a part of our life, and it is our responsibility to manage it, otherwise it manages us. What are the useful tips on how to manage stress? How effective are they? What stress managing technique is right for you, that fits your lifestyle and most effective for your kind of personality? Here are some ways to manage stress.
Isometric exercises. This method is based on putting tension on...