Under the laws of nature in times of stress, we are supposed to fight or run away. Modern society does not accept such behavior. In our civilized time, we often have to resolve conflicts more peacefully. But the body from this is not easier! He continues to be on alert, spending his reserves in vain. All would be nothing if the body had time to recover. Unfortunately, the rhythm of our life does not allow this.
The effect of stress on the body is most often manifested in urban residents. And the more the city, the more often the state of stress. More contacts, communication. Consequently, there is more chance of "breaking into" rudeness. For residents of rural areas, stress is a curiosity. Dimensional life in nature and the absence of casual contacts with strangers significantly reduce the likelihood of stressful situations. Perhaps that's why many families try to buy their house in the suburbs.
So how does stress affect the body, and how can we help ourselves?
The effect of stress on the heart.
The main stress of stress lies on our heart. For comparison, in a calm state, the heart pumps 5-6 liters of blood. In a stressful situation, these figures increase to 15-20 liters. And this is three or four times more! In people of middle and older age, the risk of strokes and heart attacks increases significantly.
In this situation, the heart must be reassured. For this simple exercise is suitable. Deeply inhale air for five seconds, then count to "five" - exhale. So, you need to do thirty breaths and exhalations. In no case do not "wash down" the stress of coffee or alcohol. They raise the pressure, loading the heart even more.
The effect of stress on the muscles.
During danger, the brain sends a signal to the muscles, and blood flow increases significantly. Muscles swell, preparing for active action. If physical activity does not occur, the blood in the fibers stagnates.
To relieve muscle tension, it is recommended to run for about five to ten minutes.
The effect of stress on the brain.
Information about the danger through the senses is sent to a special department of the brain, called the hypothalamus. After processing the information, the hypothalamus sends signals to all parts of the body, bringing them into increased alertness. This is a narrowing of the brain vessels. With age, cholesterol accumulates in the vessels, making them fragile. Therefore, a sharp reduction in their narrowing can trigger a stroke.
To prevent this from happening, you must take care of your health in advance. When the vessels contract, the pressure rises. To bring it back to normal will help daily walks in the fresh air and a healthy eight-hour sleep.
The effect of stress on the eyes.
Stress information enters the brain, in particular through the organs of vision. As a result, in the eyes may appear unpleasant sensations: increased pressure, tension, rubbing, dryness of the mucosa, the effect of "sand in the eyes." If you are often nervous, then from constant stress your eyesight can get worse.
To relax the eye muscles, there is a simple but effective exercise. Close your eyes and make them a few movements left-right, up and down, in a circle. And so for a few minutes. Then palpably apply pressure on the eyelids, wait five seconds until white specks appear in front of your eyes. Release your hands, you can open your eyes. It is worthwhile to massage from both sides of the bridge of the nose in the corners of the eyes. If possible, sit in a relaxed position for 15-20 minutes.
The effect of stress on the stomach.
During a nervous overstrain, a spasm of the capillaries of the stomach occurs. This prevents the release of mucus, forming a protective barrier on the walls. Gastric juice (hydrochloric acid) begins to erode the stomach tissue, which leads to the formation of ulcers.
If you want to help the stomach, drink 200 milliliters of mineral water without gas every three hours. A healthy low-fat chicken broth or warm tea with milk helps. But from the salty and fatty foods refuse for a while.
The effect of stress on the intestines.
The intestine reacts sensitively to a stressful situation. He starts to work hard, there are spasms. Spasms, in turn, lead to constipation or diarrhea. In addition, substances formed during stress kill the intestinal microflora. Dysbacteriosis can develop.
To prevent this from happening, drink a glass of bifid ice cream for the night. It normalizes the work of the intestine and enriches it with beneficial microorganisms.
The impact of stress on the kidneys.
During stress, the adrenaline hormone is produced in the kidneys. It enhances the cardiac activity and the performance of the muscles.
To protect the kidneys from destruction, drink unsweetened green tea.
Some general tips:
- Scream from the bottom of the heart. This will help to throw out negative emotions.
- Well calms the nerves green color. Go out into the street. Look at the green foliage. And in winter, just surround yourself with green objects, accessories.
- When you get home, prepare some pieces of sea fish for yourself. It contains substances that promote the production of the hormone of joy - serotonin.
- If you are at work, be sure to arrange a ten-minute break. Get distracted by something.
- Do the following exercise. Sit on a chair. Press 15 times on the floor. And then squeeze and unclench fists 15 times.
Stress is a social phenomenon. And it is impossible to completely guard against it. Sometimes, we ourselves provoke unnecessary conflicts. We show aggression even to people close to us. Let's be kinder to each other. Be more attentive to other people's problems. Yes, you can not hide from stress. But we must reduce its harmful effect. Health, as we know, you can not buy.