During the past year and a half, we have all been experiencing an increased level of stress, it can be felt everywhere we go; grocery stores, malls, and any public place that is open. Not to mention parents with young children who have been juggling work and child-care responsibilities while worrying if they or loved ones will become ill. But is there another perspective to stress? Could stress in life actually be a good thing. Often times following adversity and highly stressful life situations some people experience what is called post-traumatic growth
Chronic Stress Can actually Cause Brain Damage
Many people do not consider the serious repercussions of suffering from long-term stress, as the acute stress response is what most people are accustomed to. This acute response could be elicited from something as simple as rushing to catch the…
The Negative Effects Of Chronic Stress On Your Immunity
The immune system is unique. It consists of a team including white blood cells, organs, chemical mediators, and antibodies, which collectively try to safeguard the body from foreign invaders that may occur in cells or in the blood. In addition,…
Stress And Sleep Disturbances: What You Can Do
Stress and sleep loss start a vicious cycle, with one feeding the order and ensuring it gets even worse. Think about it, when you are stressed, you can’t sleep. This lack of sleep then makes you feel more stressed, making…
Stress And Heart Failure
Chronic stress can be fatal- no question there. But what is less understood is how it can contribute to your demise, or what role it plays in dysfunction of the heart. For years, people have attributed heart disease (and subsequent…
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique For Stress
The muscle relaxation technique for stress doesn’t require much exertion for it to be effective, that’s probably why it has become so popular. One of the common methods is progressive muscle relaxation, which uses subtle movements to relieve tension and…
How To Know If Your Stress Is Chronic Or Acute
What is the difference between Chronic vs. acute stress and what this means to your overall wellness Most people make the incorrect assumption that all stress is the same, when in fact there is such a thing as bad stress…
How Social Media And Technology Contribute To Chronic Stress
How Social Media And Technology Contribute To Chronic Stress The evolution of technology, and with it the appearance of social media has taken the world by storm. Things that seemed impossible at the turn of the millennium are now common…
Beat Stress With Healthy Dietary Choices
Eating A Diet That Fights StressIt’s no secret that many people turn to food as a means of comfort when they feel stressed out, but there’s good news, food can keep you calm when you’re under pressure. Before you get…
Chronic Stress And Loss Of Cognitive Abilities: What You Can Do
Chronic Stress And Loss Of Cognitive Abilities: What You Can Do Chronic stress takes a toll on virtually the entire body, but usually the first place it is noticeable is from the effects it has on our brain. Specifically, our…