From Pradip

Stress Management

 What is Stress

Stress is a normal physical response to events that make an individual feel threatened or upset its balance in some way. In other words, stress is the complex interaction between the events of life and the perception of those events by an individual. When we sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—our body's defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight-or-freeze” reaction, or the stress response.

The stress response is the body’s way of protecting us. When working properly, it helps us stay focused, energetic, and alert. In emergency situations, stress can save our life—giving us extra strength to defend ourselves. The stress response also helps us rise to meet challenges. Stress is what keeps us on our toes during a presentation at work, sharpens our concentration when we’re attempting the game-winning free throw, or drives us to study for an exam when we'd rather be watching TV.

But beyond a certain point, stress stops being helpful and starts causing major damage to our health, our mood, our productivity, our relationships, and our quality of life.

The body's Stress Response 

When we perceive a threat, our nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones rouse the body for the emergency action.

Heart pounds faster

Muscles tighten

Blood pressure rises

Breath quickens

Senses become sharper

These physical changes increase our strength and stamina, speed our reaction time, and enhance our focus—preparing us to either fight or flee from the danger at hand.

Causes of Stress

There are a number of different causes and triggers for stress, the most common culprits are family, work, financial and health related matters.

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Effects of Stress - Medically

Effects of Stress - Physically

How to Manage Stress

Nutrients for Stress Relieving

 It's very important to leave the stress behind and move forward with the positive energy. Meditation is one of the best way to keep the stress under control. Look out for my blog on Meditation in next few days time.