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October 23, 2009

Best Abstract On Hypertension And Stress: Symptoms And Cures

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[youtube:fUcLrdPJurU;[link:Hypertension and Stress] Answers TV;http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUcLrdPJurU&feature=related]While there is stress is not directly linked to the onset of HBP, higher stress level can lead to increased irregular heartbeat, shortage of breath and spikes of increased blood pressure.

Feeling stressed is a normal response of our defence mechanism; but, living in constant stress will eventually lead to developing a serious health condition such as cardiovascular diseases, ulcers, depression, diabetes and other illnesses. In this article we are going to review what stress means and will explain different ways to cope with stress.

How Stress Develops:

Following from General Adaptation Syndrome model, the person reacts to stress in three main divisions.

“Alarm” response is the first stage of the model. At this stage the person encounters a stressful stimuli and adrenalin is released into the body to create “fight-or-flight” response.

The second step is called “resistance” response. Throughout this stage, if the stressor is still there, the body will become accustomed to the stressful environment; however, the resources will soon be depleted.

The third phase is called “exhaustion” response. This is the most risky stage because at this point the body’s defence system is exhausted and permanent illnesses can manifest.

Stress Warning Signs:

  • Physical – inability to relax, pains, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, dizziness, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, aches, insomnia, tiredness, muscle tension, indigestion, sweaty palms, ringing in the ears,
  • Cognitive – Poor judgment, constant worry, difficulty making decisions, forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, lack of creativity, loss of sense of humor
  • Emotional – a general negative outlook, excessive worrying, mood swings, irritability, anger, irritability, feeling lonely, depressed, feeling hopeless
  • Behavioral – eating too much or not enough, sleeping too much or not enough, withdrawing from others, procrastinating or neglecting responsibilities, using alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs to relax, and nervous habits (e.g. nail biting)

    Coping with Stress

    There are many ways to manage stress.

    It has been clinically proven that exercising is an effective way to cope with as stress. In fact, it has been reported to be just as powerful as using medication.

    Another way to reduce your stress is by using majority of relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises, meditation, listening to calm music, or employ anything that makes you feel peaceful.

    If it is necessary, to evaluate the stressful situation one can imagine stepping out of this situation and viewing it from a bystander point of view. This allows viewing situation in from different angles without being angry or experiencing stress symptoms.

    Though it has not been scientifically reported that stress is directly related to high blood pressure some stress factors may contribute to this phenomena. For example, during stressful situation the person may not exercise, may gain weight from eating excessively or may start smoking and consuming too much alcohol. Also, if the person is under constant stress the immune system is tired and hormonal imbalance makes other organs work improperly. [I:http://ldkeen05.info/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/ThomasSinclair2.png]

    Thomas and Angela both suffer from hypertension and researched this topic in depth. Find out more about ***Natural Cure to HBP*** at their website www.BloodPressureNaturalRemedies.com.

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