Understanding what stress is and having a daily practice that balances your mind and body
system.
Stress is a response of our fight or flight system. This mechanism is very efficient when we face an
emergency such as a dangerous predator; our sympathetic nervous system is activated, making
all of our body alert by releasing adrenaline into our blood. However, if we go through a prolonged
period of stress, the hormone released is cortisol, which in the long run becomes a poisonous to
our health.
Some of the most important factors in a balanced routine include:
 Breathing – if you can only do one thing, learn to breathe deeply.
 Relaxation – meditation, yoga, walking in nature.
 Sleep – having enough sleep regularly
 Exercise – exercising releases good hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine which
counteract the negative effects of cortisol
 Balanced diet – a balanced diet promotes health and prevents diseases
 Hugs – hugs of at least 20 seconds’ duration increase the production of oxytocin
(assuming you like hugs!)
 Whatever works for your wellÂbeing. Find your own practice!
References:
â—Ź http://healmindbody.com/medicalÂcare/stress/ Retrieved: March 27, 2015
â—Ź https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/headÂtoeÂhappiness/201006/whatÂisÂmind
ÂbodyÂmedicine Retrieved: March 27, 2015
â—Ź http://hms.harvard.edu/news/genetics/mindÂbodyÂgenomicsÂ5Â1Â13 Retrieved:
March 27, 2015
Submitted by Nara
How to use stress in your favour and avoid diseases, in spite of the challenges of modern life.
“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” Hans Selye
Understanding what stress is and having a daily practice that balances your mind and body
system.
Stress is a response of our fight or flight system. This mechanism is very efficient when we face an
emergency such as a dangerous predator; our sympathetic nervous system is activated, making
all of our body alert by releasing adrenaline into our blood. However, if we go through a prolonged
period of stress, the hormone released is cortisol, which in the long run becomes a poisonous to
our health.
Some of the most important factors in a balanced routine include:
 Breathing – if you can only do one thing, learn to breathe deeply.
 Relaxation – meditation, yoga, walking in nature.
 Sleep – having enough sleep regularly
 Exercise – exercising releases good hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine which
counteract the negative effects of cortisol
 Balanced diet – a balanced diet promotes health and prevents diseases
 Hugs – hugs of at least 20 seconds’ duration increase the production of oxytocin
(assuming you like hugs!)
 Whatever works for your wellÂbeing. Find your own practice!
References:
â—Ź http://healmindbody.com/medicalÂcare/stress/ Retrieved: March 27, 2015
â—Ź https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/headÂtoeÂhappiness/201006/whatÂisÂmind
ÂbodyÂmedicine Retrieved: March 27, 2015
â—Ź http://hms.harvard.edu/news/genetics/mindÂbodyÂgenomicsÂ5Â1Â13 Retrieved:
March 27, 2015
Submitted by Nara
How to use stress in your favour and avoid diseases, in spite of the challenges of modern life.
“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” Hans Selye
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