Best of: Stress in America

Today we are talking about the stress epidemic and how stress is making us age prematurely. Not only will we talk about the causes, we will give you tips on how to tone down your own stress and live again

In this episode we discuss: 

• Describe the physiological changes the body undergoes when it is stressed.
• Discus the “on” factor – phones, emails, growing to-do lists, overscheduling
• Blue light and the effect on proper sleep
• Inflammation from chronic stress
• MSU
• What do we see our patients stressing over and how can we help them

Also, 

Common effects of stress on your body

• Headache
• Muscle tension or pain
• Chest pain
• Fatigue
• Change in sex drive
• Stomach upset
• Sleep problems
• Allergies

Common effects of stress on your mood

• Anxiety
• Restlessness or bad dreams
• Lack of motivation or focus
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Irritability or anger – quick to temper
• Sadness or depression

Common effects of stress on your behavior

• Overeating or undereating
• Angry outbursts
• Drug or alcohol abuse
• Tobacco use
• Social withdrawal
• Exercising less often

 We also talk about: 

• The link between exercise, yoga, meditation, prayer and stress reduction.
• How terrorism is causing low grade chronic stress and the health consequences
• How to NOT add to the stress at home or at work
• 90% of all illness starts as stress related
• Advice we can take from the older generations
• Foods that add to stress – sugar, processed carbohydrates
• Micronutrient deficiencies
• Overprescribing of anti-depressants
• Managing work hours – how and when to turn it off
• Benefits of journaling.

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