Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 at
6:10 pm
Work related stress can be described as a pattern of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and physiological reactions that we experience whenever we perceive ourselves to be in a situation in which we are not able to cope with the demands placed upon us. Sources of workplace stress include the workplace, home and the struggle to balance our work and home.
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at
6:10 pm
Everyone feels stress. It’s a part of life. But when daily stressors become so overwhelming that they begin to manifest themselves in physical, emotional or behavioral problems, and then stress overload may be the culprit.
Stress Overload is caused when pressures at work or home become so intense, or last so long, that you begin to feel overwhelmed and out if control. This happens when the hypothalamus continually releases adrenaline and cortisol into the bloodstream, which causes the body to react by increasing blood pressure and heart rate, opening blood vessels wider to allow more blood to be pumped to major organs, and large muscle groups, and glucose to be released by the liver to increase energy and stamina due to ongoing stress in one’s life.
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at
6:10 pm
Everyone gets stressed out from time to time, but how do you know when it’s hit a danger point in your life? Feeling a bit anxious, or stressed, when you’re trying to meet an important deadline at work, or when you have to stand up and give a speech at the PTA, is completely normal. But when you begin to feel overwhelmed by life’s most ordinary tasks, too much stress may be the culprit.
Experiencing chronic anxiety is never good for the body. When the body can’t stop itself from releasing the chemicals and hormones associated with the natural fight or flight mode severe stress and its often-debilitating symptoms may occur.
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at
6:11 pm
Sinusitis is a pretty common ailment that afflicts millions of individuals worldwide. The reason for sinusitis is that the paranasal sinuses within our skulls are irritated either by bacteria or allergies that cause the sinus passages to swell and constrict. When this happens, a sinus headache ensues. The areas affected by a sinus headache can be found where the swollen sinuses are which happen to be in the face or check areas, between the eyebrows, and behind the eyes.
Sinus headaches can be very sever and is always accompanied by stuffy nose and a persistent green or yellow colored nasal discharge. There are several very effective over the counter cures for sinus headaches and sinusitis. Unfortunately, these treatments have been known to fail among individuals who have mistakenly diagnosed themselves to have sinusitis and therefore suffer from sinus headaches.
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Monday, July 19th, 2010 at
6:12 pm
Stress was created to help the human body get through life’s turbulence. When danger is sensed, the body’s natural “fight or flight” response kicks in, as a way to prepare itself for battle. The adrenal glands kick into action, flooding the bloodstream with high doses of adrenaline to give the body energy.
Heart rate quickens and blood flow increases, giving the body’s major organs and muscles more oxygen. Endorphins are released to work as natural painkillers. Breathing increases and digestion slows, all in attempt to help you better face what imminent struggle lays ahead. Nature’s way of handling something bad coming our way, stress can be good when it helps you focus and deal with an emergency.
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Saturday, July 17th, 2010 at
6:13 pm
Stress is what our minds and bodies experience as we attempt to deal with the changing environment that affects our lives. We often think of pressure at work, queuing for services or rush hour traffic as stress. While these events may well be triggers, stress is actually the body’s reaction to such factors and is activated by adrenaline and other stress hormones, which stimulate a variety of physiological changes. These changes include increased heart rate, blood pressure, faster breathing, muscle tension, dilated pupils, dry mouth and an increased blood sugar level. Stress is the increased stimulation that the body needs in order to defend itself when faced with danger.
Whenever we feel tired, anxious, tense and frightened, depressed or elated, we are undergoing stress. Stress is both acceptable and avoidable but it is a part of everyday life. Contrary to established opinion stress is not an exclusively modern phenomenon; it has always been part of human existence and life without stress would be difficult to endure. Not all stress is undesirable. Physical and mental exercise, intense creativity and sex are the happy face of stress. It is only when real or perceived change overwhelms the body’s ability to cope, that stress becomes harmful, leaving us prone to unwanted physical, emotional or mental reactions and illnesses.
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Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at
6:10 pm
Stress can be an insidious disease that robs you of peace, and even good health. Stress is meant as a response mechanism to help your body recognize danger and muster the courage to try something new. It’s what helps your body focus, face tough situations, and gives you strength, heightened alertness to danger and even stamina when you need it most.
When the human body is provoked by stressors, (anything from a simple argument with a co-worker, to waiting in line at the grocery store, to something as serious as being involved in a car crash, or even mugged), it responds by activating the nervous system. The hypothalamus then tells the adrenal glands to release more adrenaline into the bloodstream.
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 at
6:11 pm
There can be an umpteen number of reasons for a headache attack, realizing the immediate origin always is a tough task. There is the plain headache, which can be endured without affecting the day to day activities while sometimes there can be a severe headache or migraine, which will totally stop you in your tracks.
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Sunday, July 11th, 2010 at
6:12 pm
Nowadays, there is a lot of medication available for headaches but not everyone benefits from it.
Some people may experience side effect that outweigh the benefits.
Others may suffer from other conditions and find that their medications don’t go well together, or actually prohibit each other.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010 at
6:10 pm
A sinus headache, if caused by the sinuses, is more of a face ache than a true headache. The sinus passages are located under many areas of skin on the face. An infection of the sinuses may cause them to swell and therefore become painful. The sinus infection may be followed by a headache and should be treated properly.
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