According to the National Health Interview Survey, 75% of the general population experiences at least “some stress” every two weeks and half of those experience high levels of stress during the same two week period. With all of the effects stress has on a person, psychologically and physiologically, it is important to understand the implications it has and it’s critical for you to become capable of dealing with it effectively.
Effects of Stress on Physical Health
The American Medical Association stated that 80% of all human illnesses are the result of stress. Bearing this fact in mind, dealing with stress effectively can be a life saving skill that could drastically improve your overall quality of life. When a person is under a lot of stress, the brain releases chemicals giving the body an instant boost to combat and survive the stressful circumstance. Unfortunately many people in today’s society constantly put their bodies under this stress causing them to suffer from heart disease, high blood pressure, chest pains or strokes.
The release of these chemicals also prevents the body from sleeping properly, resulting in slower thinking and other side effects such as depression, which in turn can lead to other problems such as alcohol abuse. When the body is under stress it is more susceptible to illnesses and diseases such as pneumonia and cancer as the immune system is weakened. When an individual dies from an illness such as a heart attack, doctors point the cause of death on the heart attack, but in all reality the heart attack was caused by other reasons such as an unhealthy life style and / or stress.
Effects of Stress on the Economy
According to the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), 6 million working days are lost each year in the UK through stress related problems. This costs the employer between £530-£545 per annum, as stated by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Visit the HSE for more information: http://www.hse.gov.uk/stress/standards/.
Learning to Relax
One of the best ways to combat stress is to relax and unwind. Everybody has their own way of relaxing, therefore it is important that you find a method of relaxing that suits you. Some of the more popular ways to relax and unwind are:
• Running, jogging or taking a long walk
• Listening to restful music
• Receive or give a massage
• Participate in an active sport
• Visit the park
• Practice yoga
• Eat organic natural food
• Ride a bicycle for pleasure
• Read
• Sunbathe or have a nap
• Play a musical instrument
• Use a hot tub, steam room or sauna / infrared sauna
Use a steam shower or sauna.
Article Source: http://www.fitnesshealtharticles.com.
About the Author:
David Daniel is an expert in the areas of luxury bathroom equipment, steam shower units, shower enclosures and bathroom improvement. For more information on shower enclosure quadrants visit Di Vapor's website. Di Vapor is not responsible for the opinions, views or advice represented in the articles found on this site. You are advised to seek medical advice before adhering to such information. Copyright © November 2007 Di Vapor.
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