Stress

Can Be A Bad Thing

Stress not only comes from bad things, it also comes from good things.

We as a people have never been in such a rush as we are today. It’s always “Hurry Up and Wait”. We get a doctor’s appointment and we plan our time around the appointment only to wait for 45 mins. to an hour just to see the Dr.

Or when our automobile quits and we find that it will be a week before the garage can start work on it.

You go to an emergency room only to wait. Sick as you are they seem to get in no hurry.

This all brings anxiety to our life.

• The definition of stress is:

mental or emotional tension or strain characterized by feelings of anxiety, fear, etc. b) a factor or combination of factors that causes such tension or strain, as an urgent need or perceived threat c) Psychol. a condition typically characterized by symptoms of mental and physical tension or strain, as depression or hypertension, that can result from a reaction to a situation in which a person feels threatened, pressured, etc.

Sadly, much of our problem is caused by factors that are frequently out of our control. Like: financial pressures, martial and family problems, work related demands, and even having to confront commuter traffic every day.

This Can Wire Us Up.

We have to watch for "Road Rage" as we drive now days, and how many of us has to deal with a demanding boss or,(demanding spouses), rebellious children, overdue bills, and impending deadlines?

Just listening to the evening news can even cause our heart to beat faster

The feeling of helplessness not only comes from bad things, but also comes from good things.

Like: a new baby, job promotion, wedding, going to school (especially in your later years), change of residence.

So we can see that good things bring added responsibilities, thus hidden causes of stress.

Women are at a greater risk than men for these related problems.

So how does this candition affect health?

Our Adrenal Glands becomes over stimulated and leaves us with symptoms like:

chronic fatigue, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks, tantrums, insomnia, nervous exhaustion or break down, inability to relax, pacing, twitching, depression, and feelings of helplessness.

It can act like a slow poison, even to the healthy organs (kind of like being pecked to death by a chicken).

Let me tell you some problems that can triger some of the signs of stress:

alcoholism, back pain, cancer, colitis, depression, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hypoglycemia, kidney problems, mental disorders, migraine, premature aging, stomach disorders, strokes, and ulcers.

Some once said: stress doesn’t cause any health problems. But as you can see, it causes all kinds of problems.

The next question is,

How to deal with stress,?

Tranquilizers and anti-depressants like Prozac, Valium, or lithium are not the answer. These can cause bad side effects such as: memory impairment, dizziness, depression, insomnia, hallucinations, blurred vision, brain damage, violence, and in some cases, increase anxiety.

In looking for ways to manage stress the first step is to find the source of the pressure.

Stop the cause and we will stop the symptoms.

Firstly avoid refined foods such as sugar and baked goods, as well as inflammatory foods such as caffeine, alcohol, dairy, and animal products.

Increase foods that nourish the nervous system, such as whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and foods rich in essential fatty acids, such as nuts, seeds, and cold water fish.

Have you noticed how everything is depending on you diet?

Now a little red meat here and there will not hurt, but it does take more to digest than raw fruits and vegetables. The meat also needs to be grass fed.

Next we need to look at some ways to relieve the tension and we will start with vitamins for stress.

• Vitamin A is quickly depleted when the body is under a load.