Stress


Many people have skin conditions that can be problematic and interfere with the course of their daily lives and potentially impact their ability to earn a livelihood as was the case with David Cassidy.

The following is from davidcassidyfansite.com:

David at Home.

David Cassidy uses Arbonne Skin Care Intelligence products to cure serious skin condition

David Cassidy’s condition:

“I feel compelled to tell you about this. Sometimes, something happens and you feel that you just have to share it with people. Most people -except the closest ones to me – haven’t known about the pain, embarrassment and self consciousness I have experienced associated with this condition.”

“Those of you who have been fans of mine from the beginning know that I have never been an advocate for or recommended products of any kind in the past. It’s just not my style.”

“Well. a few months ago, after coming off the road from a number of concert performances, I experienced a recurrence of this very painful and ugly skin condition on my hands.”

“Since I am a skeptic by nature, and having tried so many prescriptions and various remedies, Sue practically forced me to try 2 products when I got home called Intelligence Hand Cream and Intelligence Conditioning Oil.”

“I, of course, rolled my eyes and thought – “Ok – I’ll humor her”, but, remarkably, in 5 days of using these 2 products- for the first time in my life- the condition completely cleared up and my hands were healed.”

“I have suffered from cracking, bleeding and peeling skin on my hands for years. It had become so painful that often it was almost impossible to play my guitar. The frustration and pain as well as the embarrassment of the way my hands looked had become almost intolerable.”

“So, kids. I became extremely interested in finding out who manufactured these products. I learned that the company, Arbonne International, has been around for nearly 30 years, although I had never heard of it before. The products are formulated in Switzerland and manufactured in the USA. It is a”green” company, the products botanically based and the company has no animal testing and uses no animal by-products- and you all know my love for animals.”

“Sue did extensive research on my behalf and purchased a number of other skin, hair and body products. Now, our whole house has become “Arbonnized” and I’m telling you that this stuff is fantastic! All I know is, it really works for us and for our friends who have tried it.”

“Sue became so enthusiastic after seeing the results I had, researching the company and using the products, that she has now started her own Arbonne business. She has completely thrown herself into this because she is blown away.”

“As fate would have it, Arbonne just opened their business in the U.K. on November 4th, having just recently become available in Canada and Australia.”

“Sue is planning several trips to help educate people and assist them in opening their own Arbonne businesses and I will be accompanying her on some of them, as my schedule allows. That’s how much I believe in this!”

“I hope that what I have shared with you about my own personal experience and my opinion of these products is helpful to you or anyone you may know who suffers as I did. I certainly can’t guarantee results for you. All I know is what I’ve experienced and it would have been selfish of me not to share the information with you.”

“These products are not just for problems, though. Arbonne has tons of stuff for everyone from the cradle to the grave, and I gotta tell you that Sue’s skin has never been softer and she has never looked better. Even Beau is using it!”

Health CareRita Rubin offers an interesting perspective in her article “Glimpse the future of primary health care”.  She explains the experience that Massachusetts has experience since passing a law in 2006 providing pretty much universal coverage to it’s 6.6 million residents.

She points out that less internists and family practitioners are accepting new patients and that wait time to see doctors are increasing. This is according to the Massachusetts Medical Society and the non-profit Massachusetts Health Quality Partners.

The article goes on to explain experiences in other states as well.

Bottom-line there will be changes, for some significant, in the health care they receive and how they receive it. I recommend you read this article to “Glimpse the future of primary health care

I look forward to your comments.

Make it a great day.

Anna

StressedSome stress can be good, however, chronic stress can and does create major problems for your whole body – immune system, heart, ulcers, blood pressure, pain, anxiety, migraines, diabetes. It is important to manage stress to help your skin.

Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. Manage your stress to encourage healthy skin and a healthy state of mind. Set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results may be more dramatic than you expect.

Skin Health is Related to Stress

There has been clinical proof that hormones will effect your skin. Cortisol is the chief stress hormone. When stressed your levels of cortisol is elevated. The bad news is that the increased levels of cortisol breaks down collagen and causes inflammation. This results in skin breakouts, adult acne and rosacea. The other affect that the reduction in collagen has is the increase of fine lines and wrinkles.

Your Skin is Aggravated by Stress

Stress may manifest itself in many ways, hives, various forms of eczema and other chronic itching, scratching and rubbing conditions. Stress has been shown to intensify skin conditions and even infectious diseases, such as herpes and shingles viral infections

Itching, Scratching and Picking Only Make it Worse

Skin conditions are worsened by stress. These can range from common acne, which is picked by the anxious or nervous patient, to severe dermatologic conditions resulting in chronic rubbing and picking of the skin. The itching and rubbing can turn into a chronic compulsion.

Find Ways to Manage Your Stress

Manage StressStress has a significant affect on you as a whole – your mind and body. It is essential to find ways to manage your stress and deal with the root causes of the stress as quickly as you are able to. If you feel that your stress load is too great for you to cope with alone, you may chose to speak with a confidant, a trusted family member or a professional.

Here are a few thoughts on how you can reduce your stress levels:

  • Share your feelings instead of bottling them up.
  • Be willing to compromise.
  • Be more assertive.
  • Set limits.
  • Accept the things you can’t change.
  • Don’t try to control the uncontrollable.
  • Look for the upside of any situation.
  • Focus on the positive
  • Learn to forgive.
  • Take a step back and look at the big picture.
  • If necessary, adjust your standards (e.g. perfectionism can cause a lot of stress).
  • Make sure to get enough sleep.
  • Get adequate physical activity.
  • Get help from a professional if you need it.

Some techniques to help you cope with stress.

  • Take a break from your usual routine.
  • Seek a diversion. Dance, go to the theater, listen to music, go for a walk, make a cake.
  • Relax (using deep breathing, yoga, meditation, or massage).
  • Take a long hot bath.
  • Get a massage — professional or from a willing loved one.
  • Take a little time for yourself.
  • Try volunteering at a local food bank or animal shelter.
  • Think about the big picture; this may help you put the stressful situation in perspective.
  • Write down your thoughts. Alternatively, you can use Guatemalan “worry dolls,” pocket-sized dolls that you tell your thoughts to when you feel stressed.
  • Talk to friends or loved ones.
  • Avoid dealing with stress in unhealthy ways (such as smoking, drinking, or overeating).

Bottom line, at the time being stress is overwhelming but it can be managed and brought under control. You really must do this for your long term well being and good skin.

As always I look forward to your comments.

Make it a wonderful day!

Anna

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have healthy skin

If you want to have healthy skin it does not have to be an unreasonable routine or big ordeal. As it is quite often, common sense will go a long way. Just take a few simple steps and be aware of what you are doing when it comes to sun, smoking, bathing, diet and stress. You will be amazed at the end results and be much happier with your appearance as time moves forward, which it inevitably will.

  1. Protect yourself from the sun:
    As much as many of s love the sun and the look of that perfect tan, The sun is probably the biggest enemy of maintaining beautiful skin. The most important way to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, freckles, age spots and rough, dry skin. Sun exposure can also cause more-serious problems, such as skin cancer.For the most complete sun protection you should avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Consider wearing protective clothing, such as tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats. Sun protective clothing is available, which is specifically designed to block ultraviolet rays while keeping you cool and comfortable. Use sunscreen when you’re in the sun. Be sure not to skimp on the sunscreen, Apply generous amounts of broad-spectrum sunscreen 30 minutes before going outdoors and reapply every two hours, after heavy sweating or after being in water.
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  2. Don’t smoke:
    Smoking has shown not health benefit whatsoever, but people get addicted to smoking. Your skin is no exception, smoking makes your skin look older and help in creating wrinkles. You ask how does smoking cause skin issues?

    • Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients, such as vitamin A, that are vital to healthy skin.
    • Smoking damages the critical element in your skin, collagen and elastin. These fibers give your skin its strength and elasticity.
    • The repetitive facial expressions you make when smoking, such as pursing your lips when inhaling and squinting your eyes to keep out smoke help to contribute to wrinkles.

If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit. If you are unable to quit, you should consult  doctor to help you stop smoking.
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3. Treat your skin gently:

Although an important part of our daily routines. daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin. You must keep it gentle:Limit bath time. Hot water and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin.

    • Limit your bath or shower time, and use warm — rather than hot — water.
    • Avoid strong soaps. Strong soaps can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers.
    • Shave carefully. To protect and lubricate your skin, apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving. For the closest shave, use a clean, sharp razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows, not against it.
    • Pat dry.

After you wash or that a shower or bath, be sure to lightly pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on your skin. Be sure to moisturize dry skin with a moisturizer that makes your skin look and feel soft.

.4. Eat a healthy diet

One of the basics should be a healthy diet. This can help you look and feel your best. Be sure to eat plenty of  healthy fats, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.

5. Manage stress

Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger acne breakouts and other skin problems. Manage your stress to encourage healthy skin and a healthy state of mind. Set reasonable limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy. The results may be more dramatic than you expect.

As always I look forward to your comments.

Make it a wonderful day!

Anna

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Ok, I know this is not going to come as any big surprise to most of you. But sometimes the most basic things are taken for granted or overlooked. That is why I am putting together this basic list of the steps to getting pregnant. There are of course many other considerations but this is a great start.

The video blow offers a few specific tips you will want to follow.

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A few things to do:

  • Have unprotected sex regularly – If want to get pregnant, there is no such thing as too much sex. If you are having sex several time a week, you will most certainly hit that magical time where you are most fertile. Make sure you are having sex at least once a day at the time of ovulation.
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  • Healthy lifestyle – Be sure to eat properly, maintain a healthy weight, be sure to get regular physical exercise. Reduce or eliminate stress and caffeine. It is also recommended to eliminate alcohol.
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  • Vitamins – Although this may sound lame, it is a critical step in getting pregnant. Not only does it make you healthier overall, more importantly vitamins prepare your body with the important essentials that will help nurture a healthy pregnancy and baby. It has been suggested that you start a vitamin regime several months prior to getting pregnant.

A few things not to do:

  • Smoke – Smoking is bad for you anytime, but if you are working to get pregnant there are many effects smoking has that you may not realize. One – it changes the cervical mucus and may prevent the sperm from getting to the egg. Two – May increase the chances of a miscarriage. Three – may keep the baby from receiving the nutrients and oxygen that is so important in the development of a healthy baby.
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  • Alcohol – When the mother drinks, the alcohol is passed to the fetus. The fetus breaks down the alcohol much slower than the adult body. This contributes to the baby having an elevated blood alcohol level potentially causing many different forms of birth defects. It can also increase the possibility of miscarriage.
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  • Medications – You should never take any type of medications without a doctors supervision. This applies to all over the counter medications as well and any prescriptions.

Be sure to consult your doctor with any concerns and questions you may have prior to getting pregnant and during the pregnancy. No question is too small. The goal of course is to have a healthy, happy pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby after 9 months. Following these basic steps as a start will get you headed in the right direction.

As always I look forward to your comments.

Make it a wonderful day!

Anna

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Below is a short video about Infertility and Acupuncture approx 2:52 min

FirstCoastNews.com – Broadcast News article discussing the successful use of acupuncture for infertility.

Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine, sometimes abbreviated as TCM. Acupuncture involves placing hair-thin needles into particular points on the body. These points, according to the Chinese tradition, run along lines of energy, or meridians.  The imbalance of energies in the body can lead to illness, including infertility. Correcting the imbalance by stimulating specific points along the meridians will improve health.

So how does acupuncture help

  • The acupuncture needles stimulate the production of endorphins and help to rebalance the boy’s energies and aid in keeping all organs functioning properly.
  • The acupuncture needles creates a micro electric current in the body that helps to regulate your hormones
  • The acupuncture needles stimulation of the pituitary gland can benefit men to improve the concentration, volume and motility of their sperm.

Here is a link for great source for additional and more detailed information and a guide to an easy 5 step plan to getting pregnant and having healthy babies though holistic and natural methods. This resource also includes a history and review of information on In Vitro-Fertilization.

As always I look forward to your comments.

Make it a wonderful day!

Anna

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What is Infertility

Below is a brief video discussing the causes of infertility.

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About 20% of cases of infertility are due to a problem in the man.

•    About 40% to 50% of cases of infertility are due to a problem in the woman.

•    About 30% to 40% of cases of infertility are due to problems in both the man and the woman.

Medilexicon’s medical dictionary, defines infertility as ”Diminished or absent ability to produce offspring; in either the male or the female, not as irreversible as sterility.”

Department of Health and Human Services, USA, states that approximately 10% to 15% of couples in the USA are infertile – meaning they have not conceived after at least one year of regular, unprotected sex.

Apparent infertility may be treatable. Infertility can be a result of a single cause in the women or the man. Or it could be the result of a combination of factors relating to both.

Approximately 1/3rd of the causes of intertiltiy are never identified.

Infertility Risk Factors
  1. Age - after about 32 years old a woman’s fertility starts to drop and continues doing so. Male fertility progressively drops after the age of 40.
  2. Smoking - smoking is bad for you all the way around. There is a considerable increase in the risk of infertility in both men and women smokers. The benefits of fertility treatment may be weakened by smoking. The risks of a miscarriage are also greater with a woman smoker.
  3. Alcohol consumption – any degree of alcohol can have a negative affect on a woman’s pregnancy and alcohol abuse may lower male fertility. Reasonable alcohol consumption has not been shown to lower fertility in most men, with the possible exception of men who already have a low sperm count.
  4. Being obese or overweight - a sedentary lifestyle leads to being overweight or obese.  This has been found to be one of the major causes of female infertility. An overweight man has a higher risk of having abnormal sperm.
  5. Being underweight - as with being over weight, being significantly underweight can result in the woman having fertility problems.
  6. Being vegan - a strict vegan must make sure your vitamin and mineral intake of iron, folic acid, zinc and vitamin B-12 are adequate, otherwise your fertility may become affected.
  7. Over-exercising - exercising in excess of seven hours each week may create ovulation problems for a woman.
  8. Not exercising - too sedentary of a lifestyle has been linked to lower fertility in both men and women.
  9. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)chlamydia can cause scarring of the fallopian tubes causing infertility. Many STIs may also cause infertility.
  10. Exposure to some chemicals - be careful about exposure to pesticides, herbicides and solvents of any kind. These have been linked to fertility troubles in both men and women.
  11. Mental stress – female ovulation and male sperm production may be affected by mental stress.
The subject of infertility is a very complicated topic and many more factors than those listed above can have an effect.

Cost effective, safe and natural methods for the reversal of infertility are available before looking at the costly medicines and medical procedures. There are of course those cases that these will be required, but it seems that natural is always the first best choice.

As always I look forward to your comments.

Make it a wonderful day!

Anna

P.S. Here is a link for great source for information and a guide to getting pregnant naturally,  You can check it out here.

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StressSigns and symptoms of stress overload

The most dangerous thing about stress is how easily it can creep up on you. A little here a little there, you get used to it. It starts to feels familiar, commonplace even normal. You don’t notice how much it’s affecting you, even as it takes a heavy toll. It is important to learn how to recognize when your stress levels are out of control.

Top Ten Stressful Life Events

  1. Spouse’s death
  2. Divorce
  3. Marriage separation
  4. Jail term
  5. Death of a close relative
  6. Injury or illness
  7. Marriage
  8. Fired from job
  9. Marriage reconciliation
  10. Retirement

Source: Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory

Signs and symptoms of stress overload

Stress affects the mind, body, and behavior in many ways, and everyone experiences stress differently. You need to be alert because the signs and symptoms of stress overload can be almost anything.

How do you respond to stress?

Psychologist Connie Lillas uses a driving analogy to describe the three most common ways people respond when they’re overwhelmed by stress:

Foot on the gas An angry or agitated stress response. You’re heated, keyed up, overly emotional, and unable to sit still.

Foot on the brake A withdrawn or depressed stress response. You shut down, space out, and show very little energy or emotion.

Foot on both A tense and frozen stress response. You ‚ freeze under pressure and can’t do anything. You look paralyzed, but under the surface you’re extremely agitated.

Stress Overload

Below are some of the common warning signs and symptoms of stress. The more signs and symptoms you notice in yourself, the closer you may be to stress overload.

Stress Warning Signs and Symptoms

Cognitive Symptoms Emotional Symptoms
  • Memory problems
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Poor judgment
  • Seeing only the negative
  • Anxious or racing thoughts
  • Constant worrying
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  • Moodiness
  • Irritability or short temper
  • Agitation, inability to relax
  • Feeling overwhelmed
  • Sense of loneliness and isolation
  • Depression or general unhappiness
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Physical Symptoms Behavioral Symptoms
  • Aches and pains
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Nausea, dizziness
  • Chest pain, rapid heartbeat
  • Loss of sex drive
  • Frequent colds
  • Eating more or less
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Isolating yourself from others
  • Procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities
  • Using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax
  • Nervous habits (e.g. nail biting, pacing)

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Keep in mind that the signs and symptoms of stress can also be caused by other psychological and medical problems. If you’re experiencing any of the warning signs of stress, it is important to see a doctor for a full evaluation. Your doctor can help you determine whether or not your symptoms are stress-related.

Dealing with stress and its symptoms

There are many things you can do to reduce the impact of stress and cope with symptoms. If left unchecked stress is definitely damaging to your body, health and wellbeing,

Learn how to manage stress

Managing stress is all about taking charge: taking charge of your thoughts, your emotions, your schedule, your environment, and the way you deal with problems.

Stress management involves:

  • Changing a stressful situation when at all possible
  • Change your reaction to the situation if you are unable to change the situation
  • Taking care of yourself
  • Making time for rest, relaxation and some pampering

You may feel like the stress in your life is out of your control, you can always control the way you respond.

Strengthen your relationships

The greatest protection against stress is a strong support network. When you have good and trusted friends and loving family members you know you can count on, life’s pressures don’t seem as overwhelming. If you don’t have any close relationships, or your relationships are the source of your stress, make it a priority to build stronger and more satisfying relationships. Spend time with the people you love and don’t let your responsibilities keep you from having a social life and some fun. You deserve it!

A few thoughts on reaching out and building relationships:

  • Help someone else by volunteering.
  • Have lunch or coffee with a co-worker.
  • Call or email an old friend.
  • Go for a walk with a workout buddy
  • Schedule a weekly dinner date
  • Take a class or join a club.

Learn how to relax

It is not realistic or possible to completely eliminate stress from your life. However, you can control how it affects you. Consider using relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and deep breathing activates the body’s relaxation response. A state of restfulness is the opposite of the stress response. If you practice this on a regular, these activities can lead to a reduction in your everyday stress levels and a boost in your feelings of happiness and tranquility. For some most importantly, they increase your ability to stay calm and collected under pressure.

Invest in your emotional health

People with good emotional health have an ability to bounce back from stress and adversity. This ability is called resilience. Unfortunately, most people ignore their emotional health which in many cases will create problems. Think of it in these terms, it requires time and energy to build or maintain your physical health, your emotional well-being is no different. The more you put in to it, the stronger it will be. The stronger your emotional health the greater your ability to remain focused, flexible, and positive in bad times as well as good. Although at times it may seem like there is no hope, there are many steps you can take to build your resilience and your overall emotional health.

Bottom line

Invest in yourself. Take time to do the things you enjoy. Learn to relax and have fun again. If you are so far down the stress path that you do not remember what you enjoy, think back about the times you have had fun, you were relaxed and give it another try. Although it may seem awkward at first keep at it. If it does not come natural do not despair, keep at it, it will come back. After all it is you mental and physical health and well being at stake. If you do not take this seriously it may have a devastating impact on you over time.

Keep in mind that the signs and symptoms of stress can also be caused by other psychological and medical problems. If you’re experiencing any of the warning signs of stress, it is important to see a doctor for a full evaluation. Your doctor can help you determine whether or not your symptoms are stress-related.

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Your ability to tolerate stress depends on many factors, including the quality of your relationships, your general outlook on life, your emotional intelligence, and genetics.

5 Things that influence your stress tolerance level

1. Your support network – A strong network of supportive friends and family members is an enormous buffer against life’s stressors. On the flip side, the more lonely and isolated you are, the greater your vulnerability to stress.

2. Your sense of control – If you have confidence in yourself and your ability to influence events and persevere through challenges, it’s easier to take stress in stride. People who are vulnerable to stress tend to feel like things are out of their control.

3. Your attitude and outlook – Stress-hardy people have an optimistic attitude. They tend to embrace challenges, have a strong sense of humor, accept that change is a part of life, and believe in a higher power or purpose.

4. Your ability to deal with your emotions. You’re extremely vulnerable to stress if you don’t know how to calm and soothe yourself when you’re feeling sad, angry, or afraid. The ability to bring your emotions into balance helps you bounce back from adversity.

5. Your knowledge and preparation – The more you know about a stressful situation, including how long it will last and what to expect, the easier it is to cope. For example, if you go into surgery with a realistic picture of what to expect post-op, a painful recovery will be less traumatic than if you were expecting to bounce back immediately.

So, what does all this mean?

I am sure you know friends or family that has suffered from stress and the effects that it can cause. Because of the widespread damage stress can cause, it’s important to know your own limit. How much stress is “too much” changes from person to person. Some people have the ability to roll with the punches or take it in stride, while others crumble at the slightest obstacle or frustration. I am sure you have known people that seem to thrive on the excitement and challenge of a high-stress lifestyle.

Some questions to ask yourself

  • Am I in control of stress or is stress controlling me?
  • When I feel agitated, do I know how to quickly calm and soothe myself?
  • Can I easily let go of my anger?
  • Can I turn to others at work to help me calm down and feel better?
  • When I come home at night, do I walk in the door feeling alert and relaxed?
  • Am I seldom distracted or moody?
  • Am I able to recognize upsets that others seem to be experiencing?
  • Do I easily turn to friends or family members for a calming influence?
  • When my energy is low, do I know how to boost it?

Source: The Language of Emotional Intelligence by Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.

What is a stressor?

The situations and pressures that cause stress are known as stressors. Most often we think of stressors as being negative, an exhausting work schedule, a rocky relationship or a family emergency.

The reality is that anything that puts high demands on you or forces you to react or adjust can be stressful. This includes positive events such as getting married, buying a house, going to college, or receiving a promotion.

At some level, what causes stress depends, at least in part, on your perception of stress and an event. Something that’s stressful to you may not faze someone else; they may even enjoy it.

As an example, your morning commute may make you anxious and tense because you worry that traffic will make you late. Others, however, may find the trip relaxing because they allow more than enough time and enjoy listening to music while they drive.

Common external causes of stress

Stress can be generated by external factors such as:

Major life changes
Work
Relationship difficulties
Financial problems
Being too busy
Children and family

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Common internal causes of stress

Stress can also be self-generated by factors such as:

Inability to accept uncertainty
Pessimism
Negative self-talk
Unrealistic expectations
Perfectionism
Lack of assertiveness

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What is Stressful For You?

What’s stressful for you may be quite different from what’s stressful to your best friend, your spouse, or the person next door. For example:

  • Some people enjoy speaking in public; others are terrified.
  • Some people are more productive under deadline pressure; others are miserably tense.
  • Some people are eager to help family and friends through difficult times; others find it very stressful.
  • Some people feel comfortable complaining about bad service in a restaurant; others find it so difficult to complain that they prefer to suffer in silence.
  • Some people may feel that changes at work represent a welcome opportunity; others worry about whether they’ll be able to cope.

Source: ehealthMD.com

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Tomorrow, Signs and symptoms of stress overload…

For today, have a glass of Red Wine, find something to do to get a break and RELAX!

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Stress, What is it? It is an important and serious topic. It is no surprise that it is commonplace in all of our daily lives. One contributor of stress is negativity. I guess the reality is that there is no more negativity today than throughout history. The difference is that technology allows that negativity to be communicated 24/7 from all over the world, so it is non-stop and in our face. The media bombards us with negativity.

In many people negativity affects their concept of a sense of control which directly impacts stress levels. Personally, I watch less and less TV or listen to any news because it is can be so depressing.

So a question for you is, do you understand what stress is and what it can do to you? Over the next few days, I want to touch on the topic of stress. If you need more information I would encourage you to do some research and learn more.

What is stress?

Life is full of hassles, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. Stress is so commonplace that it has become a way of life for so many people, In small doses stress can be a good thing. It can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. But when you’re constantly running in emergency mode, your mind and body pay the price.

Do you frequently find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed? If so, it is time to take action to bring your nervous system back into balance. It is possible to protect yourself by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of stress and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.

We all have a balance in our lives and it is different for each of us. Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset your balance in some way. When you sense danger whether it is real or imagined the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the fight-or-flight reaction, or the stress response.

When you perceive a threat to your balance, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones awaken the body for emergency action.

You will notice that your heart pounds faster, muscles tighten, blood pressure rises, breath quickens, and your senses become sharper. These physical changes increase your strength and stamina, speed your reaction time, and enhance your focus preparing you to either fight or flee from the danger at hand.

The stress response is your body’s way of protecting you. When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save your life giving you extra strength to defend yourself, for example, or slamming on the brakes to avoid an accident.

The stress response can be a good thing. It helps you rise to meet challenges. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation at work, sharpens your concentration when you need that extra focus to complete an important task, or drives you to study for an exam when you’d rather be watching TV.

But past a certain point, stress is no longer helpful and starts causing major damage to your health, your mood, your productivity, your relationships, and your quality of life.

Effects of chronic stress

The body does not have the ability to distinguish the difference between physical and psychological threats. When you’re stressed over a busy schedule, an argument with a friend, a traffic jam, or a mountain of bills, your body reacts just as strongly as if you were facing a life-or-death situation. If you have a lot of responsibilities and worries, your emergency stress response may be ‚Äúon‚Äù most of the time. The more your body’s stress system is activated, the easier it is to trip and the harder it is to shut off.

Long-term exposure to stress can lead to serious health problems. Chronic stress disrupts nearly every system in your body. It can raise blood pressure, suppress the immune system, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, contribute to infertility, and speed up the aging process. Long-term stress can even rewire the brain, leaving you more vulnerable to anxiety and depression.

Health problems that are caused or exacerbated by stress can include:

Pain of any kind

Heart disease

Digestive problems

Sleep problems

Depression

Obesity

Autoimmune diseases

Skin conditions, such as eczema

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Tomorrow will be about how much stress is too much stress

For today, find something to do to get a break and RELAX!


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