STRESS AND HEALTH

Stress and Health



Stress and Health

Introduction

Stress is a physiological reaction in the body that come into play various defense mechanisms to cope with a situation perceived as threatening or increased demand. Stress is a natural and necessary for survival, despite which today is confused with pathology. This confusion is that this defense can stop under certain circumstances prevalent in certain modes of life, triggering serious health problems. When this natural response is given in excess is an overload of stress affects the body and causes the appearance of diseases and pathological abnormalities that prevent the normal development and functioning of the human body (Abraham, 2000). Examples include forgetfulness (infant memory problems), changes in mood, nervousness and lack of concentration in women can cause hormonal changes such as swollen breasts, lower abdominal pain and other symptoms.

Discussion

The effects of Stress

Premature Aging and Health Problems

According to Professor Hans Selye, stress is the equivalent of a wear and tear of the body. This wear is especially important early and that the dose of stress is greater and faster cumulative. Each stress and especially the failure, frustration, stress, determine wear and leave a "scar chemical" indelible resulting from the accumulation in the tissues of by-products of chemical reactions and metabolic caused it. Metabolic wastes are deposited on the arteries, joints, elastic tissue of the skin and promote the loss of elasticity, curing and aging of tissues (Cooper, Palmer, 2000). Our organization has been designed so that they can protect themselves against possible dangers. When we feel threatened, physically or emotionally, our body triggers a series of reactions that put us in a condition conducive to face this danger. The danger is real or imaginary; the agency has the same reactions. So we suffer in one case as in the other, the danger is real or unreal, the damaging effects of stress. These harms affect many organs and functions. If present in a more or less constant, they can cause serious damage to the body. It is important to learn to manage stress so that its effects are not harmful. Better control of our reactions is necessary (Abraham, 2000).

First a question of hormones

When the nervous system perceives any threat, the hypothalamus at the base of the brain, it is excited. This body in turn stimulates the pituitary gland that produces hormones. These hormones then act on the adrenal glands, which then come into operation. Adrenaline and cortisol are secreted and these hormones trigger reactions of several organs. It is these reactions that we will consider. They allow us to see the many misdeeds of the stress (Blustein, 2006).

Effects of Stress On The Body

To the Heart

Under the effect of adrenaline, the heart is called to contract faster. This action is intended to bring more blood to the muscles to ensure a more adequate response. The heart therefore works more as a result of stress. It can get carried away, as it can also beat irregularly. Angina is a concern, as well as ...