The holidays may be over, but stress is the gift that keeps on giving – especially for those of us in Southwest Florida still dealing with the after-effects of Hurricane Ian.
Of course, we also have the “New Year Resolutions” to lose weight, keep to a diet, stick to an exercise routine. When we fall short, stress builds.
There is no outrunning stress. It follows you everywhere.
The Institute of Stress defines stress as the demands upon a person outweighing the person’s abilities or resources to meet those demands.
There is all kinds of stress. There’s “happy” stress such as buying a home, getting married, having a baby, or planning an international trip of a lifetime. And there’s “sad” stress, such as the death of a loved one, financial challenges, and health problems.
Happy or sad – stress is simply BAD for you.
Consider these physiological effects on the body:
- Raises blood pressure
- Causes tension headaches
- Causes stomach problems, diarrhea or vomiting
- Can make you breathe harder or cause rapid breathing or hyperventilation
- Over or under-eating
- Panic and anxiety attacks
- Insomnia
- Can lead to heart attack, stroke
In this month’s Wellness Connection video, Dr. Matt explores all the different types of stress, what causes it, and things you can do to cope with stress and avoid wear and tear on your body, mind and spirit.
If you questions, do not hesitate to ask and we will either address them personally or in an upcoming newsletter or video!
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