Yoga, Zen, meditation, prayer; they all work to reduce stress by shutting off the stress reducing enzymes in the body. This turns off all hormones and behaviors that are the body’s response to stress and it inhibits our fight or flight response. Use your de-stressing technique at least for 10 minutes each morning and night. This will prepare you for the day and a good night’s sleep.
Warning
Too much stress can affect your health. Some symptoms that may occur are:
Ulcers when you’ve had no history of stomach problems. (This can cause rectal bleeding)
Dizzy spells and/or blackouts
A racing heart and pulse
Shaking uncontrollably
Anxiety attacks
Insomnia
Severe headaches which are chronic and even migraines
Chronic neck and back pain
Sweating of the palms
Nausea or vomiting
High blood pressure – can cause heart attacks and stroke
Warning
If any of these symptoms appear, be sure to contact your doctor as soon as possible. Controlling stress is of utmost importance if you wish to maintain optimum health. If your stress level is not able to be controlled naturally, your doctor may be able to prescribe medications, refer you to a health care professional who specializes in coping with stress, or point you to a stress management course. Take care of yourself. Stress can be fatal if left untreated.