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Effects of Stress on the Body

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Effects of Stress on the Body

Stress effects the emotions.
Emotions effect the sympathetic nervous system which changes the blood chemistry.
The body releases cortisol into the bloodstream to counter stress.
Chronic elevation of cortisol effects other bodily functions in a negative manner.

Effects of Chronically Elevated Cortisol
– Decreases protein synthesis

– Increases blood sugar levels

– Diminishes lymphocyte numbers and functions

– Interferes with skin healing and regeneration

– Increases protein breakdown leading to muscle diminishing

– Lessons cellular utilization of glucose

– Leads to demineralization of bone that can lead to osteoporosis

– Causes shrinking of lymphatic tissue

Cortisol Side Effects

Tai Chi, yoga and qigong are all methods that regulate stress and increase the flow of energy ( and blood flow) within the body improving health and well-being.
Be well, stay healthy, be wise!

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