Stress
We all suffer from it at some point in our life but what exactly is it doing to your body and how can you help relieve it!
Our bodies are well adapted to deal with short term stress but if your stress levels remain high for prolonged periods your body goes into red alert and this can leave you vulnerable to some serious health problems.
So what exactly are your high stress levels doing to your body’s internal systems well let me tell you.
The Nervous system:
When you're stressed, the brain's sympathetic nerves signal the adrenal glands to release a chemical variety pack, including adrenaline and cortical. Persistently high levels of these chemicals may impair memory and learning, and up your odds for depression.
Endocrine system:
Stress hormones trigger the liver to produce more blood sugar, to give you that kick of energy in the moment of perceived danger. But if the "danger" you're concerned with is a long-
Respiratory system
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Cardiovascular system
Momentary high levels of stress will make your heart beat faster and your blood pressure rise but prolonged high levels of stress can narrow your arteries and make your cholesterol rise which increases your risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.
Immune system
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Digestion System
Extreme stress on the digestion system can cause dry mouth, indigestion, nausea. It also stimulates the muscles of the intestines leading to diarrhoea or constipation. Have these symptoms chronically, and you may increase your risk for irritable bowel syndrome, severe heartburn, and ulcers.
Muscular System
When stress levels are high the muscles tense to deal with what your body perceives as danger this tension causes headaches and neck, shoulder, and back pain. Prolonged stress makes this a whole lot worse leading to chronic pain.
So how can you help reduce your stress levels so you are not left vulnerable to some serious health problems?? One word ….MASSAGE
Clinical Studies have shown that even a 30 minute massage can significantly lower your heart rate, cortical levels and insulin levels. All of which explains why massage therapy and stress relief go hand in hand.
Massage has been proven to:
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