Cholesterol and stress are joined at the hips. Chronic stress causes a rise in cholesterol unless you make lifestyle changes to control your stress. So. if you have high levels of stress and high cholesterol, you need to learn how to handle your stress better. Adopting a healthier lifestyle will cut down on your stress levels, […]
How Does Stress Affect Health?
Can stress affect health? Intense prolonged stress suppresses our immunity, making us vulnerable to illness and disease. A weakened immune system affects your health, and you can become seriously ill. Stress is a natural reaction of the body, a Fight or Flight Reaction that is necessary for survival if we are threatened. With increased adrenalin, we […]
Stress and Cardiovascular Disease
Stress and cardiovascular disease have had a long association and the relationship has been well documented by research. We know that chronic and prolonged stress affects our health, our mental and cognitive skills and our emotions. And we also know that when you manage your stress, you can reverse the damage. So, especially if you have […]
Breast Cancer Causes
While breast cancer causes are still being debated, there appears to be a strong connection between anxiety, stress and breast cancer. And if we know what causes breast cancer, we have a good chance of preventing or defeating it… One thing is for sure–if you learn that you have cancer, you need to keep a […]
Stress Induced Asthma
Stress induced asthma is real and can be triggered by emotional stress and tension like depression, anxiety or panic. While an asthma attack can be provoked by such things as pollen, dust, temperature, having a cold or the flu or even exercise, you can also have an attack when you are feeling stressed and tense! […]