Stress is the common denominator of all diseases and illnesses.
Hans Selye was the first physician to introduce the concept of stress. Scientific studies have documented that stress can create enough pressure - physical, chemical, emotional or electromagnetic - to cause the increase of adrenaline in the blood, elevation of blood sugar and insulin in the body to cause distress, which is the initial stage of disease. After repeated exposure to the same stressor, stress reaction no longer occurs. It is this adaptation to stress that lowers the threshold for new stresses. This vicious cycle will ultimately cause the individual to "burn out" or to snap.
The antidote to stress is its exact opposite. If you are tense, then relax through relaxation techniques, such as natural sleep, meditation techniques, aromatherapy, and color therapy. If you are pressed for time, then learn better time management. If you find yourself too focused on the self, then be mindful of others. If your heart always beats fast, then do some breathing exercises, and learn how to breathe right.
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Stephen Lau
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