Is Stress Making You Sick?

Has stress become a way of life for you? For many people, days are too short. There is always too much to do and too little time. Add to that other stressors such as job, marriage, or money problems, and stress can become overwhelming. And the price for chronic stress can be high. It is a pervasive condition that affects every part of your life, mentally, emotionally, and physically. It hinders your ability to cope and function normally, which simply adds to the stress. It impacts your body with headaches, digestive upset, tension, muscle aches, fatigue, and sleepless nights. It suppresses your immune system, making you less resistant to colds and flu, and anxiety and depression are common byproducts of stress. It also increases your risk of chronic disease―high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, asthma. Is there anything that can be done to safely relieve stress? New research has found a simple solution to the effects of chronic stress.