Stress: when a jolt becomes an overload for the body
Stress is a non-specific response of the organism to some impact/demand - it causes a “stress response”.
The demand or “stressor” can be positive (e.g., new job, new relationship) or negative (e.g., fear, trauma).
The demand or “stressor” can be positive (e.g., new job, new relationship) or negative (e.g., fear, trauma).
Some degree of stress is a normal part of life and can serve as a trigger for action or change.
However, if stress is excessive or chronic, the stress response can overwhelm and harm every system in the body.
However, if stress is excessive or chronic, the stress response can overwhelm and harm every system in the body.
Causes of stress:
🍔 Poor nutrition: nutrient deficiencies
(e.g., high prevalence of highly processed foods in the diet, high alcohol consumption).
highly processed foods, high alcohol consumption).
🫨Personal stress: dissatisfaction with self, financial problems,
problems in relationships with family members, friends, work.
🦠Disruption of body functions: injuries or illnesses such as allergies, skin conditions, thyroid disorders, chronic inflammatory diseases. Detoxification - slow or rapid detoxification of certain neurotransmitters or hormones can lead to imbalance of stress hormones (e.g. COMT/MAO).
☢️Стрессоры environment: radiation, e.g. from cell phones, x-rays, microwave ovens; pesticides,
industrial and household chemicals.
🍔 Poor nutrition: nutrient deficiencies
(e.g., high prevalence of highly processed foods in the diet, high alcohol consumption).
highly processed foods, high alcohol consumption).
🫨Personal stress: dissatisfaction with self, financial problems,
problems in relationships with family members, friends, work.
🦠Disruption of body functions: injuries or illnesses such as allergies, skin conditions, thyroid disorders, chronic inflammatory diseases. Detoxification - slow or rapid detoxification of certain neurotransmitters or hormones can lead to imbalance of stress hormones (e.g. COMT/MAO).
☢️Стрессоры environment: radiation, e.g. from cell phones, x-rays, microwave ovens; pesticides,
industrial and household chemicals.
24 FEBRUARY / 2024
Author: Ludmila Sukach