We all experience stress, and in principle, that's not a bad thing at all. There are various causes of stress:
- Work-related stress
- Nutrient deficiency
- Incorrect breathing
- Exercise-related stress
- Toxins
- Personal care products
- Poor sleep
- Negative self-image
Is stress good or bad?
We often associate stress with something negative, while in principle it has a positive function. Stress hormones like adrenaline ensure that we can perform better in important situations. This makes you, for example, sharper and more alert for a presentation, deadline, exam or appointment. Short-term stress is therefore not a problem at all; internally, we have a beautiful system that regulates our stress level - after a period of stress, the parasympathetic nervous system ensures rest and recovery.
But where does it go wrong?
Nowadays, many people experience stress situations that last much longer than 20 minutes, while our biological processes are designed for an acute stress state that lasts a maximum of about 20 minutes. But endless to-do lists, approaching deadlines, and the many balls some of us have to juggle ensure that the stress system is sometimes switched on from early morning until late at night. And that results in unpleasant symptoms.
Symptoms of chronic stress
- Disrupted neurotransmitter production
- Poorly functioning digestion
- Low- and high-grade inflammation
- Hormones becoming unbalanced
- Higher blood sugar levels
- Accelerated heart rate
- Memory problems
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Brain fog
Do you recognize these symptoms? Then break your stress cycle now!
