Learn Stress-Busting Techniques from the Professionals
Research is showing us that long-term exposure to stress has a damaging physiological effect on the
human body that can result in serious health problems.
Stress raises blood pressure, increasing the...
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Learn Stress-Busting Techniques from the Professionals
Research is showing us that long-term exposure to stress has a damaging physiological effect on the
human body that can result in serious health problems.
Stress raises blood pressure, increasing the risk
of stroke or heart attack, reduces the effectiveness of the immune system, accelerates ageing and
causes anxiety and depression.
Unfortunately, many of us operate at such a frantic pace, that we don’t
even recognise what it feels like to be relaxed, so we think feelings of “busyness” are normal.
Of course, a little stress is a good thing.
It is the reaction of the human body to a threat or an upset, and
is an ancient response called “flight or fight.
” Our nervous systems releases stress hormones that
prepare our body for a quick response to the perceived threat.
Our blood pressure rises, the heart beats
much faster, muscles tighten and our senses sharpen into focus, waiting for our response to either run
or fight.
When the
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