Chronic stress as a cause of diseases
We live in an age where everyone is under stress, both adults and children. Our daily stress is in every step, we can say that we live in an era of chronic stress or cortisol. Unfortunately, constant or chronic stress causes not only nervous stress, but also causes great damage to our organs and the body as a whole.
What is stress?
In its essence, stress is a normal protective reaction of the body, an alarm that mobilizes the body to fight, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, muscle stress. In times of danger, stress can save your life or mobilize your body’s abilities for specific actions, such as starting a sport or public speaking.
How does stress work?
To overcome stress and restore the body’s homeostasis, the sympathetic nervous system, which mobilizes the body to fight, and the adrenal glands secrete the so-called stress hormones, norepinephrine and adrenaline, are increased. It also activates the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which releases the hormone cortisol. These are important hormones for survival and are critical for adaptation to stress. Chronic stress causes overstimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and cortisol secretion.
Studies show that almost every body system can be affected by chronic stress. If the stress persists after the initial response, the body’s response moves into the second phase. At this stage, the activity of the sympathetic nervous system decreases and the secretion of adrenaline decreases, while the secretion of corticosteroids continues above normal levels and interferes with the functioning of the immune system. The longer the stress, the more changes occur in our immune system.
Stress hormone – cortisol
Cortisol – a steroid hormone produced in the adrenal glands, helps us live and supports internal processes in the body.
Cortisol helps regulate:
- blood pressure;
- activation of metabolism;
- reactions of the immune system;
- regulates various inflammations;
- heart rate;
- judicial activity;
- regulates the central nervous system.
Signs that cortisol is too high:
- frequent colds and nausea ;
- drinking and sleeping problems;
- fatigue;
- accumulation of excess weight, especially in the abdominal area;
- Appetite for unhealthy foods;
- Regular pains in the head and back;
- problems with the digestive tract;
- anxiety;
- depression;
- rapid aging.
What causes stress?
Stress triggers are called stressors. Stress can be triggered by the simplest everyday things called chronic stressors :
- daily problems;
- traffic jams;
- overload during operation;
- financial problems;
- family problems;
- resentment, anger we hold towards ourselves or others.
Events in human life that can lead to illness:
- death of spouse or close family member;
- divorce;
- imprisonment;
- injury or illness;
- marriage;
- loss of job;
- birth of a child;
- retirement.
What does chronic stress do?
1) Exacerbates existing health problems: cardiovascular problems, skin problems, asthma, gastrointestinal diseases, etc.
2) Promotes the development of bad habits: sedentary lifestyle, fast food, sweets, smoking, alcohol and drug use are habits that sooner or later lead to deterioration of health and various diseases. For example, an unhealthy diet can lead to obesity, which in turn contributes to the development of diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypertension or metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular diseases.
Alcohol, smoking, marijuana, and other drugs that are considered relaxants increase cortisol levels. Cortisol levels increase with excessive coffee consumption.
3) Immune system function may be impaired – in a meta-analysis of 293 independent studies published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal between 1960 and 2001 involving approximately 18,941 people , it is confirmed that stress alters immunity. The longer the stress continues, the greater changes occur in the immune system. Excessive amounts of corticosteroids cause hormonal imbalance and weaken the functioning of the immune system.
4) Stress lowers pH and our body OXIDIZES QUICKLY. Bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses easily enter the acidic environment, forming inflammatory processes that eventually manifest as disease. It is often difficult to connect stress with a certain disease, because the disease can appear after half a year or even later, after a stressful situation.
What diseases can chronic stress contribute to?
The balanced functioning of all organs and systems in the body is ensured by the nervous system. Stress can affect any organ system, but there are still health problems whose cause or one of the contributing factors is considered to be chronic stress.
Asthma, allergic reactions
There is a direct relationship between stress, immune dysfunction and clinical activity in asthma and allergic diseases. Family therapy is widely used to treat childhood asthma to reduce the child’s level of stress.
Skin diseases
Many nerve endings are attached to the skin and therefore skin problems such as redness, itching, acne, etc. can be affected by stress or appear subsequently. Thus, the skin becomes a reflection of tension. Studies in the US show that at least 30% of all dermatology patients have some underlying psychological problem that often goes untreated.
Gastrointestinal
Peptic ulcer and ulcerative colitis, reflux disease, inflammatory bowel syndrome are diseases directly related to increased stress. Excess stomach acid causes ulcers. Anger and hostility have been shown to increase the amount of stomach acid.
Coronary heart disease
This has long been considered a classic psychosomatic illness because it is influenced by various psychosocial variables. Studies have found a link between life stress and heart attack and sudden death.
An INTERHEART study found that people with a myocardial infarction confirmed the presence of four stressors: stress at work and at home, financial stress and dramatic life events in the past year. Three main risk factors: high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking. Stress is one of the causes of increased cholesterol in the blood. Emotional stress is considered one of the causes of high blood pressure. Dr. Elizabeth Mostofskaya of the Harvard Medical School found in her study that the first 24 hours after the loss of a relative was characterized by a staggering 21-fold increase in the risk of heart attack.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Studies show that there are personalities between patients with rheumatoid arthritis and those who do not suffer from this disease. The first identifies perfectionism, self-criticism, low self-esteem.
Headache, migraine
Stress is usually one of the factors that cause migraine headaches. Studies show that stress and headaches have a direct relationship.
Diabetes
In particular, type II diabetes is associated with stress, most commonly seen in overweight people. Stress is often at the root of unhealthy eating, which can lead to diabetes, and stressful situations immediately raise blood sugar.
Cold, flu
Frequent respiratory diseases are associated with deterioration of the immune system.
Mental illness
Most often, chronic stress is associated with various neuroses, depression and schizophrenia.
Cancer
Some studies have shown a traumatic experience or great loss for women with breast cancer several years earlier. Men with high stress levels are 3 times more likely to get prostate cancer. Animal studies show a link between stress and increased tumor
How to deal with stress?
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- identifying your daily stressors and developing a plan to minimize them (stress management);
- change your thinking;
- healthy eating;
- regular application of probiotics;
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- cut out sugar and caffeine;
- regular use of vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, fish oil and vitamin B;
- regularly engage in physical activities (running, jogging, exercise, yoga, etc.);
- meditation;
- spending time in the fresh air – normalizes the pH of the body;
- limit alcohol consumption;
- treat yourself to a massage;
- perform acupuncture procedures;
- learn to forgive others;
- socialize;
- relaxation;
- cleansing the body and nourishing the nervous system with natural substances.
Nutrition in the first place emphasizes the mastery of stress and the subsequent regulation of the nervous system. The presence of stress in various health problems should not be underestimated. Often, without chronic stress, it is difficult to solve health problems, because continuous nerve impulses again and again become the mechanism for the disease, thus creating an endless closed loop.
Natural Substances Anti-Stress Programs
Severe stress or chronic stress:Coral-Mine water 30 mcg/kg weight, H-500 antioxidant for body alkaline 2-3 capsules/day, Griffonia nervous 2 × 2 system.
Insomnia: Griffonia 2 capsules in the morning or Evening Formula 2 capsules shortly before going to bed.
For nervous system support, correction 1-2 months: the Mental Strength program or Coral-Min 1.5-2 liters/day, lecithin 2 × 2, Magnesium 1 × 3.
In children to support the nervous system and improve learning ability: lecithin 1-2 capsules daily and/or magnesium 1-2 capsules daily and/or Griffonia 1 capsule daily.
Improving cognitive function 1-2 months (short- and long-term memory, concentration abilities): Coral-Main 30 ml per 1 kg of weight, MindSet 3 capsules daily, Omega 3/60 2 × 2.
Natural analogue of chemical antidepressants: Griffonia, use 2 × 2 or increase the dose to 2 × 3 if necessary.
It is recommended to cleanse the body twice a year from fungi, bacteria, parasites and viruses. Children are especially sensitive to the presence of parasites – they can become nervous and even aggressive. It is recommended that children be treated with parasites: three or four times a year.
Universal detox program for adults in 1 month:
- Coral-Mine – 30 ml/kg on an empty stomach;
- Silver Max – 1 teaspoon 2 times a day before feeding. Hold for 15-20 seconds in the mouth before swallowing (better absorption in the lymph);
- Assimilator – 1 capsule 2 times a day before meals. If you had an unhealthy meal, take 1 capsule after a meal for better food processing;
- Coral Burdock Root – 1 capsule 2 times a day meal time;
- Black Walnut – 2 capsules 2 times a day during nutrition;
- Garlic Extract – 1 capsule 2 times a day during meals .
Antiparasitic program for children – 21 days:
- Coral-Mine – 30 ml/kg on an empty stomach;
- Black walnut – 1 capsule 2 times a day during of eating;
- Garlic Extract – 1 capsule 2 times a day during meals ;
- Papaya – 1 chewable tablet 3 times a day during meals. Papaya – an enzyme that helps cleanse parasites.
The duration of the course is 21-30 days, since the eggs of the parasites live and develop within 21 days. Then follows a break of 21 days. The course should be repeated 2-3 times. During holidays you should use immunity products – Superflora (good bacteria) , Spirulina , Yummy B Vitamin Complex or Colostrum Plus.
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