Coping With Stress

Coping With Stress

Published April 27, 2012

All of us have experienced stress and the effects of stress in our daily lives.
Stress in itself is neither good nor bad, but how we react to stress can have a huge impact on our well being. It is our body’s natural reaction to a threat or perceived threat. It causes a sudden release of adrenaline and other hormones that cause your blood pressure to go up, your heart to beat faster, an increase in perspiration and a dilation of the pupils among other things. This is known as the fight-or-flight response . When the stress response occurs too frequently or goes on long term, those stress hormones that were meant to save your life begin to actually harm you.

Identify the sources of stress in your life. This can be an important first step to managing stress. Stress can result from many things including pressures and deadline at work, the need to pay the bills and problems with loved ones. Some less obvious sources  include everyday encounter with crowds, traffic and extremes of temperature. Being overworked, lack of sleep and physical illness also put stress on the body. Some positive stress management tools include relaxation techniques and life style changes such as exercise, dietary changes and supplementation. 

Try not to take life too seriously, learn to laugh. Get enough sleep each night, exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet and use AIM supplements  to help the body cope with stress.

Phyllis Lewis�
https://myaimstore.com/forsheen/

This information has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. These  products are not intended to diagnose,  treat, cure or prevent any disease. Suggestions are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician.