What Chronic Stress Does To Your Body

We all have stresses in our lives. And by itself, stress isn't a bad thing. Short term, it's useful in certain situations. It becomes a problem when you develop chronic stress. Chronic stress can cause a whole host of problems! David Allen Nutrition (http://bit.ly/1OJzznR) put together this little guide to help you recognize if you're having problems related to chronic stress.

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Fight or Flight

The Central Nervous System controls a person's fight or flight impulse. When in danger, a chemical reaction happens in the body to help you get out of danger. When the perceived fear is gone, your brain chemistry is supposed to return to normal. If your Central Nervous System fails to do that, you will suffer from irritability, anxiety & depression. You will have headaches and trouble sleeping.

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Hard to Breathe

Stress makes you breathe faster to distribute oxygen and blood to the whole of your body quickly. It's supposed to get oxygen to the brain & heart so you can have more energy and strength to take action. Chronic stress takes a toll on the lungs, especially if you already have asthma or emphysema. A side effect is that chronic stress makes your heart beat faster for a longer period of time, increasing risk of heart attack or stroke. That's why it's important to slow your breathing when you're feeling stressed, but not in danger.

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Nausea

The liver produces glucose when the body reacts to stress to give you a boost of energy. But if you don't use the blood sugar because you're not really in danger, it gets reabsorbed into the body. If there's no respite from the glucose production due to chronic stress, your chances of developing type 2 diabetes increases. The warning signs here are nausea, vomiting, stomachache and either diarrhea or constipation.

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Muscle Spasms

To protect your muscles from injury, stress causes them to tense up and they release when the danger is over. But if you're under constant stress, the muscles don't relax. Since they weren't designed to remain in a tense state, the body compensates in a number of ways: muscles spasms, back & shoulder pain, headaches, body aches. In time, working out will be nothing but a painful exercise (no pun intended), which will lead you to stop getting the workout you need to stay healthy.

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Reduced Sex Drive

Chronic stress is exhausting! So, it's not unusual for you to lose your desire to have sex. Men, however, may produce more testosterone during times of stress, which leads to a short term increase in sexual arousal. Women's menstrual cycle is affected during chronic stress leading to heavier and more painful periods.

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Sick More Often

Regular stress stimulates the immune system. Chronic stress means your body continues to produce cortisol, which in turn inhibits your immune system. Cortisol prevents histamine secretion and inflammatory response to foreign diseases. If you're constantly getting a cold or the flu, most likely your cortisol levels are too high! Another warning sign is that it takes longer to recover from illness or injury.

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We know it's easier said than done when people tell you to relax and not stress. There are things you can do to help reduce the possibility of chronic stress. If you're feeling any of these symptoms and they're not going away on their own, please click on the link and request a FREE consultation. You have nothing to lose except a half hour of your time and a lot to gain. Sign up by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1TMxlKX

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