Biography
Biography: Kamaljeet Singh Sandhu
Abstract
Today’s topic demonstrates the consequences of stress on health. Nowadays, it is considered that controlling stress is the best alternative medicine. This article is going to explain how stress affects human body.
Stress and illness: The amount of stress and the ability to cope with it affect one’s physical health. Greater the level of stress, greater is the risk of illness. For example, one is likely to catch a cold or flu when one is trying to deal with the higher levels of anxiety. There is also a proof that stress can exacerbate ailments like rheumatoid arthritis, insulin dependent diabetes, multiple sclerosis name a few.
The need to manage stress: If one is living with greater levels of stress then the entire well-being is at risk. Stress has deleterious effect on the emotional stability, as well as physical state. It reduces the capability to analyse clearly, perform effectively and enjoy life.
Remedies to overcome stress
• Avoid intoxicants like caffeine, alcohol and nicotine.
• Alcohol is a tranquillizer when taken in large quantities, but acts as an agent of stimulation taken in smaller proportions.
• Engaging in physical activities/ outdoor pursuits: Stressful situations raise the rate of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortical in your body.
• Get sufficient sleep:
• Apply Relaxation methods: Every day, attempt to relax with a stress reduction strategy. There are varied trusted methods to lower down the stress level therefore, try a few and work out what is best for you.