So far, although there have been many scientific researches on stress, no research has mentioned its harms clearly and completely.
Recently, thanks to the cooperation of many leading experts in many fields, Medical magazine (USA) has cited the 10 most typical effects of stress on human health as follows:
Affect the brain
Frequent insomnia caused by stress causes the brain to become less flexible, alert, even at risk of serious injury. According to scientists at the Sleep Research Center in Australia, just don’t take a nap for about 20 hours in a row, the level of flexibility and control of the brain will be reduced in line with the alcohol content in blood increased by 50% more than normal.
Remedies: Complete rest and relaxation combined with the absorption of magnesium, iron and complex B vitamins from food.
Affects the heart
When stressed, the body usually releases a large amount of cortisol, contributing to high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes. In addition, stress is also the cause of moodiness, lazy movement, if anyone has a habit of using more sugar and animal fat, the risk of cardiovascular diseases is very unavoidable.
Remedies: You should practice every day to help your heart health and release all pressure to your mind
Affects the lungs
In addition to cortisol, stress stimulates the adrenal glands to release hormones adrenaline. When the amount of this hormone increases, the breath often becomes rushed, not deep. This explains why psychologists advise people to stay calm whenever they have stress or anxiety by trying to breathe deeply and steadily. People who are stressed if they have asthma or other respiratory illnesses will get worse.
Remedies: Nursing, yoga and meditation are three sports that can help regulate the breath very well. When breathing deeply and steadily, the amount of oxygen entering the lungs will increase significantly, bringing many health benefits.
Affect eyes
Easy to feel tired, stress is always the leading cause of insomnia. When insomnia, besides some common manifestations such as the illusory spirit, rough skin, debilitated body …, the condition of tired eyes, dark circles or red swelling is also very likely to occur. Long-term insomnia can even reduce vision and cause more serious eye diseases.
Remedies: Relaxing the mind and creating a reasonable resting habit. Many garlic and vitaminh B should be absorbed to help strengthen the immune system.
Affects the skin
According to scientists at Freedom University in Berlin, one of the main effects of stress on the skin is to stimulate the sebaceous glands to function strongly, making the skin less smooth, faster and more prone to acne, sometimes also appear other dangerous diseases such as eczema, psoriasis …
Remedies: Increase absorption of zinc-rich foods such as seafood (clams, oysters, mussels …), red meat of all kinds (cows, buffaloes, pigs …) and whole grains to stabilize the process of secretion The body’s oily sensible body.
Affects the back, neck
In addition to the harmful effects of breathing, the adrenaline hormone also makes the muscles become stiff and tired. This explains why the back and neck are prone to stiffness or pain when the mind is tense and weak. Scientists think that stress not only makes us lazy but also tends to lie, sit, walk, stand … unreasonably, more tired.
Remedies: Combine light massage with the absorption of many nutrients with magnesium to help muscles relax, limit aches and relieve all pressure on the body. Try to keep your sitting posture and lie properly, despite the mental fatigue.
Affects the stomach
When stressed, hormones that work to enhance blood flow to the muscles in the body will be significantly reduced, resulting in their movement and contraction being limited or weakened, including stomach, leading to dyspepsia, bloating and bloating.
Remedies: Exercise a reasonable diet by limiting “heavy” dishes such as meat and animal fat, while enhancing “light” and easy-to-digest dishes such as vegetables and soups, flowers. green fruit…
Influence on teeth
When the spirit of depression, stress, the operation of the immune system becomes ineffective, the risk of heat pimples (also known as sores) in the palate, gums, gums, tongue … will be very high.
Remedies: Increase absorption of vitamins B and C to improve the function of the immune system. It is also possible to combine the treatment of heat acne by mixing and applying a mixture of clove essential oil with tea tree oil.
Affects the head
Stress is one of the main causes of dizziness and fatigue, including chronic headaches. This risk is higher if the back and neck are damaged during stress.
Remedies: Always maintain a positive life, make the most of the relaxing moments that may be available. Live happily, healthy and open to everyone around.