e inflamed by stress too.

These kind of illnesses are more related to chronic or long term stress however. Chronic stress changes the way the body functions because the body feels that it is constantly under stress. It releases the stress hormones into the body at an unprecedented level. This can change how many of the body's systems work. The circulatory system has already been mentioned. The heart is more susceptible t

Stress comes in two forms - acute and chronic stress. Acute stress is a sudden event that has an end; a visit to the dentist, maybe, or giving a presentation at work. You might describe someone about to give a presentation as having nervous energy. The truth is that the body has responded to the situation they are facing by giving them a boost of energy. They might be fidgeting in their chair or looking around the room in an agitated way but in other cases, that might be more stressful, this boost of energy might be used to indirectly harm the body.

If the perceived stressful event has no resolution to the person experiencing it, it could cause the body harm. The common example might be a traffic jam. The person is stuck in their car and can do nothing about the situation. They might be thinking that they will be late for work, miss an important client or even get the sack because this is the third time in the week they have been late. The traffic jam and the negative thoughts will heap stress onto the person. The body will respond to this by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Notably, adrenaline and cortisol are released. This has the effect of increasing the blood pressure. Depending on the health of the heart this could lead to complications or an heart attack. The consistency of the blood is also changed. It becomes thicker and this increases the chance of blood clots which also may lead to strokes.

During the body's stress response, blood is diverted from the stomach. This will cause disruption in the absorption of food that can lead to stomach problems. Common complaints are cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea. It is thought that irritable bowel syndrome can be inflamed by stress too.

These kind of illnesses are more related to chronic or long term stress however. Chronic stress changes the way the body functions because the body feels that it is constantly under stress. It releases the stress hormones into the body at an unprecedented level. This can change how many of the body's systems work. The circulatory system has already been mentioned. The heart is more susceptible to

gitated way but in other cases, that might be more stressful, this boost of energy might be used to indirectly harm the body.

If the perceived stressful event has no resolution to the person experiencing it, it could cause the body harm. The common example might be a traffic jam. The person is stuck in their car and can do nothing about the situation. They might be thinking that they will be late for work, miss an important client or even get the sack because this is the third time in the week they have been late. The traffic jam and the negative thoughts will heap stress onto the person. The body will respond to this by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Notably, adrenaline and cortisol are released. This has the effect of increasing the blood pressure. Depending on the health of the heart this could lead to complications or an heart attack. The consistency of the blood is also changed. It becomes thicker and this increases the chance of blood clots which also may lead to strokes.

During the body's stress response, blood is diverted from the stomach. This will cause disruption in the absorption of food that can lead to stomach problems. Common complaints are cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea. It is thought that irritable bowel syndrome can be inflamed by stress too.

These kind of illnesses are more related to chronic or long term stress however. Chronic stress changes the way the body functions because the body feels that it is constantly under stress. It releases the stress hormones into the body at an unprecedented level. This can change how many of the body's systems work. The circulatory system has already been mentioned. The heart is more susceptible t

ant client or even get the sack because this is the third time in the week they have been late. The traffic jam and the negative thoughts will heap stress onto the person. The body will respond to this by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Notably, adrenaline and cortisol are released. This has the effect of increasing the blood pressure. Depending on the health of the heart this could lead to complications or an heart attack. The consistency of the blood is also changed. It becomes thicker and this increases the chance of blood clots which also may lead to strokes.

During the body's stress response, blood is diverted from the stomach. This will cause disruption in the absorption of food that can lead to stomach problems. Common complaints are cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea. It is thought that irritable bowel syndrome can be inflamed by stress too.

These kind of illnesses are more related to chronic or long term stress however. Chronic stress changes the way the body functions because the body feels that it is constantly under stress. It releases the stress hormones into the body at an unprecedented level. This can change how many of the body's systems work. The circulatory system has already been mentioned. The heart is more susceptible t

tack. The consistency of the blood is also changed. It becomes thicker and this increases the chance of blood clots which also may lead to strokes.

During the body's stress response, blood is diverted from the stomach. This will cause disruption in the absorption of food that can lead to stomach problems. Common complaints are cramps, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea. It is thought that irritable bowel syndrome can be inflamed by stress too.

These kind of illnesses are more related to chronic or long term stress however. Chronic stress changes the way the body functions because the body feels that it is constantly under stress. It releases the stress hormones into the body at an unprecedented level. This can change how many of the body's systems work. The circulatory system has already been mentioned. The heart is more susceptible t

e inflamed by stress too.

These kind of illnesses are more related to chronic or long term stress however. Chronic stress changes the way the body functions because the body feels that it is constantly under stress. It releases the stress hormones into the body at an unprecedented level. This can change how many of the body's systems work. The circulatory system has already been mentioned. The heart is more susceptible to disease when excessive amount of adrenaline and cortisol are in the bloodstream.

The immune system becomes overworked or unresponsive. In both cases this leads to a higher risk of catching cold, flu's and other infectious diseases. It also means that the body takes longer to fight the diseases. The skin, especially around the hands and feet are more prone to cuts and bruising and, again, take longer to heal.

Brain functioning is thought to be compromised by excessive stress. Memory and learning could be temporarily impaired.

The key to dealing with stress in being aware of the stress. This might be obvious if you have had a terrible day at work with customers harassing you all day. Or it might be subtle, as your body gives off tell tale signs that it is under stress. You may not be sleeping or change your eating habits due to an unsettled stomach.

If you are aware that you have a problem with stress then you can deal with it. This means by addressing the direct cause of the stress. You could tell the customer they are being unreasonable and you do not have to serve them if they continue to act this way. Or by having an outlet to relieve the stress your body is feeling. This could include a relaxation technique like meditation or deep breathing or might be a technique all your own like a game of squash, going sky diving or something that gives you that feeling of being yourself or acting by your own rules.