Stress Management & Relaxation


Introduction
The word ‘stress’ is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as "a state of affair involving demand on physical or mental energy".
A condition or instance which can disturb the normal physiological and psychological functioning of an individual. In medical terms 'stress' is defined as a persuasion of the body's homeostasis. This demand on mind-body occurs when it tries to cope with constant changes in life. A 'stress' condition seems 'relative' in nature. Extreme stress conditions are detrimental to human health but in moderation, stress is normal and, in many cases, proves useful. Stress normally is synonymous with negative conditions. Today, with the rapid diversification of human activities, we come face to face with numerous causes of stress and the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
The Dynamics of Stress In a challenging situation the brain prepares the body for defensive action the fight or flight response by releasing stress hormones, namely, cortisone and adrenaline. These hormones raise the blood pressure and the body prepares to react to the situation. With a concrete defensive action (fight response) the stress hormones in the blood get used up, entailing reduced stress effects and symptoms of anxiety. |
Stress can cause headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, eating disorder, allergies, insomnia, backaches, frequent cold and fatigue to diseases such as hypertension, asthma, diabetes, heart ailments and even cancer.
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Stress Can Be Positive The words 'positive' and 'stress' may not often go together. But there are innumerable instances of athletes rising to the challenge of stress and achieving the unachievable. Scientists stressing themselves out over a point to bring into light the most unthinkable secrets of the phenomenal world, and likewise a painter, a composer or a writer producing the best paintings, the most lilting of tunes or the most appealing piece of writing by pushing themselves to the limit. Psychologists second the opinion that some 'stress' situations can actually boost our inner potential and can be creatively helpful. Experts tell us that stress, in moderate doses, are necessary in our life. Stress responses are one of our body's best defense systems against outer and inner dangers. In a risky situation (in case of accidents or a sudden attack on life), body releases stress hormones that instantly make us more alert and our senses become more focused. The body is also prepared to act with increased strength and speed in a pressure situation. It is supposed to keep us sharp and ready for action. |
Stress is, perhaps, necessary to occasionally clear mustiness from our thinking. If approached positively, stress can help us evolve as a person by letting go of unwanted thoughts and principle in our life. Very often, at various crossroads of life, stress may remind you of the transitory nature of your experiences, and may push you to look for the true happiness of life.
Stress is, perhaps, necessary to occasionally clear mustiness from our thinking. If approached positively, stress can help us evolve as a person by letting go of unwanted thoughts and principle in our life. Very often, at various crossroads of life, stress may remind you of the transitory nature of your experiences, and may push you to look for the true happiness of life. Stress Throughout Evolution Stress has existed throughout the evolution. About 4 billion years ago, violent collision of rock and ice along with dust and gas, led to the formation of a new planet. The planet survive more than 100 million years of meltdown to give birth to microscopic life . These first organisms endured the harshest of conditions—lack of oxygen, exposure to sun's UV rays and other inhospitable elements, to hang on to their dear life. Roughly 300,000 years ago, the Neanderthals learnt to use fire in a controlled way, to survive the Glacial Age. And around 30,000 years, Homo sapiens with their dominant gene constitutions and better coping skills, won the game of survival. Each step of evolution a test of survival, and survival, a matter of coping with the stress of changing conditions. Millions of trials and errors in the life process have brought men to this stage. Coping with events to survive has led men to invent extraordinary technologies, beginning with a piece of sharpened stone. |
From the viewpoint of microevolution, stress induction of transpositions is a powerful factor, generating new genetic variations in populations under stressful environmental conditions. Passing through a 'bottleneck', a population can rapidly and significantly alters its population norm and become the founder of new, evolved forms. This article is published on Goodnewwws with an aim to spread positive news from within our country and all around the world to uplift and inspire millions to become more optimistic. |