| May 31, 2005 | Keeping An Open Mind |
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Here we are in June of 2005…WOW! I know it is a commonly heard cliché but time does fly by quickly. Most of us look forward to summer for vacations and time to get a little lazy. However in South Florida we also face the inevitable hurricane season, a fact that can add some stress to our lives. Studies have shown that stress, particularly chronic stress, can seriously damage us physically as well as emotionally. It can cause heart and gastrointestinal track problems as well as compromise the immune system. It can also cause a person to become anxious, angry or even depressed. It is not something to be dismissed or taken lightly. The word stress is seen and heard so often in everyday life that I thought it a good idea to discuss it in this issue. In the article, “Chronic Str...
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Chronic Stress-a Deadly Enemy
Stress is an extremely important protective mechanism for all animals, including humans. We’re designed by nature to detect danger and for the mind and body to become stressed as a result. When we fear the danger in our midst our brain signals the adrenal medulla to release adrenaline (a hormone). The adrenaline increases the amount of sugar in the blood and spikes the heart rate. The pituitary gland is also signaled to release cortisol, the other powerful hormone that serves t...
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10 Tips To Survive And Thrive
I think by now we can all agree that the effects of chronic stress can be devastating. So now what? In this article I have outlined a number of strategies you (or your loved one) may wish to consider to help change the effects of chronic stress. |
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