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Stressis a natural response of our bodies.
It’s aphysiological responseto our environment when we receive the message that there may be a threat.
Acute Stress
As the name implies,acute stressis stress that occurs on a short term basis.
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Acute stress is typically experienced as afight or flight response.
Chances are, you know this feeling well.
Accordingly, eating while under the influence of stress leads to poor digestion and nutrient absorption.
Stress and Inflammation
Long term inflammation is a leading cause of illness, and stress causes inflammation.
Stress and Infection
Long term stress increases our chances of a life-threatening infection.
Even though stress leads our body to attack itself, it may not specifically attack the infection properly.
Stress and Disease
Stress can often lead directly to disease.
There are countless ways it’s possible for you to do this.
The following are the easiest, least expensive, and most straightforward methods of managing your stress.
Exercise causes our body to produce feel good chemicals, which are basically the opposite of stress hormones.
Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulnessis an impactful way to lower your stress levels.
Therapy
Therapyis useful for stress in many ways.
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