Kinetic Movement and Stress Relief

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STRESS OCCURS WHEN THE EVENTS OF LIFE, whether physical or psychological, than our ability to cope. Although it can affect all organs and bodily functions, its effects are concentrated on the heart and cardiovascular system, which is forced to work as forced, and on the immune system, which reduces its effectiveness leading to a decline in defense against infections and probably other diseases.

One of the first symptoms to appear is nervousness, an excited state in which the nervous system responds to stimuli disproportionately exaggerated or considered normal. Consumption of snuff, or alcohol and coffee or other stimulants, are the most common cause of nervousness and lack of balance in the nervous system. Anxiety is also often common point in people who feel “stressed.” It is a psychosomatic disorder, which begins to affect the mind but ends up affecting various organs of the body, producing tachycardia, stomach pain, irritable bowel syndrome (alternating between constipation and diarrhea, etc.). Read the rest of this entry »

Stress is the physical and emotional stress that occurs in response to external or internal pressure. It is practically impossible to live without some stress and, in small doses, is stimulating and motivates the achievement. However, when excessive or not properly controlled, can cause health problems.

Symptoms of stress can be psychological and physical

Mental symptoms include: tension, irritability, trouble concentrating, fatigue, sleep problems, worry, sadness.

Physical symptoms include: dry mouth, increased heart rate, upset stomach, frequent urination, sweaty palms, back pain, muscle tension can cause contractures and pain, dizziness, trouble breathing.

Stressful events are not only negative events, like having relationship problems or work, but also positive events such as a wedding, buying a house or having a child can be stressful for many people. However, what is stressful for one person may not be for another. For example, some people enjoy speaking in public while others feel extremely anxious. Some people are happy to help friends or family to solve their problems, while others find it extremely stressful. Some see the changes as exciting, while others live in fear and anxiety.

Some data on stress

43% of adults suffer adverse health effects caused by stress.
75 to 90% of doctor visits are due to stress-related diseases.
Stress is linked with the major causes of death: heart disease, cancer, respiratory diseases, accidents, liver cirrhosis and suicide.
A study of middle-aged men showed that those who lacked emotional support from others during severe stressful events, were over 5 times more likely to die within 7 years than those with emotional support.