Stress & Cure

Stress is the most common word that is use these days with respect to health problems; we find people complaining of stress and related problems and it is probably due to the effect of hectic life style being followed in general. It has also been noticed that people involved in intellectual work (mental work), rich people and those holding high posts suffer from this problem. However, stress-causing elements is given to use naturally but it also gives us the ability to fight our stress in special circumstances. If the stress system is used continuously for long time and it is not given enough time to calm down then it could give rise to several diseases. Some changes in our life style and daily routine can be helpful in managing stress.

Objective: Explaining the reactions of stress, reasons, types, symptoms of stress and its treatment.

Definition: Stress is basically the change in our daily routine due to some special or specific demand or situation.

Reasons: External- work pressure, lack of time pressure due to too much information, Approach or attitude towards a particular thing, lack of time management, lack of planning.

Internal-myths-attitude, laziness, uncontrolled errors due to emotions, playfulness, imbalance in glands and brain, disorders of digestive system.

Types of stress: Physical, mental and emotional Symptoms of stress: Physical-stiffness in body and muscles, irregular breathing, selling on face, cold hands and feet, shaking limbs or shivering, frequent urination, loose motions etc.

Mental-irritable nature, attacking mood, worry, disappointment, sleeplessness, wavering mind, forgetfulness etc.

Behavioural- addicting to alcohol etc., unorganized daily routine, lack of social life, body language depicting stress.

Active organs during stressed condition – hypothalamus, kidney, heart, lungs, and nervous system.

Tips: First and foremost avoid the stress causing factors and use the tips that help in overcoming it like diet related changes, practice of asana-pranayam, meditation and chanting Vedic hymns.

Others methods- planned working style, tolerance, think twice before speaking, organized work routine, positive thinking, self-controlled life style, mutual understanding.

When a person overworks (more than his or her physical and mental capacity) it leads to stress. Thinking about past, mental worries and imagination makes the brain stressed, Pride, anger, greed and other such emotions bring in mental stress.

It is advisable to lead a spiritual, balance and simple life in order to control stress from reaching harmful levels and this is known as stress management. However, a little amount of beneficial stress is required for better performance.