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Stress
Definition
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Stress is the reactionof an individual to the demands or pressures of the environment.
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certain degree of stress is considered as a normal part of life and it is
important because is a stimulus of human growth and creativity,
However, when it is too excessive or prolonged, the
stress will damage the organism. The diseases related with stress are diabetes,
heart disease, headache and peptic ulcer. The reaction to stressful situations is not the same
to all people all the time. It depends on personality, physical strength or
general health.
Causes & Symptoms
Stress may be
caused by a variety of factors such as:
- Noises
- Extreme heat or
cold,
- Overwork or not enough to do
- Pain
- Feelings of hate,
fear, jealousy, helplessness or hopelessness
- Inadequate responses
to changes in one's life situation such as marriage, the death of a loved one,
divorce, becoming a parent or losing a job.
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Symptoms of stress in earlier and reversible stage
are:
- Poor sleep,
- Bad temper,
- Continual grumbling,
- Domestic conflict
- Repeated minor sickness,
- Feeling of frustration
Symptoms of stress advanced stage are:
- Dizziness,
- Headache
- Breathing difficulties,
- Asthma
- Palpitation
- Digestive disorders
- Blood sugar irregularities
- Sexual difficulties
Nature Medicine and Home Remedies for Stress
Use 2 teaspoons of valerian
dried leaves per cup of boiling water and drink this tea twice a day.
Eat one cup of natural yogurtdaily.
Use 1 teaspoon of dried sageleaves per cup of boiling water. Add a
teaspoon of honey and drink this tea once a day.
Eat sunflower or alfalfaseeds
Chew 10 basil leaves twice aday especially early in the morning or before go to bed.
Mix a hot cup of milk with 1teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder.
Do a tea with one teaspoon of chamomile, a cinnamon stick and one cup of
water for 5 minutes.
Natural Cures Recommendations
Take a hot water bath atnight
Walk for at least 45 minutes daily. Visualize a pleasing and calming mental image in orderto counteract feelings of stress.
Use your leisure time in activities such as exercise, art, music, and
writing. Talk about stressful situations and events with a familymember or friend who will listen.
Avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages in highdoses produce Avoid smoking.
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