How Stress Affects Your Health

1. Backache
2. Fast heartbeat
3. Headaches and migraine
4. Gastritis
5. Bad-tempered
6. Tired all the time
7. Higher risk of developing high blood pressure and heart disease
8. Insomnia
9. Asthma and other allergies
10. Skin rashes

Stress is anything that makes a demand on you.
It is a part of your life.
It may be difficult buy some stress is good for you.
You experience positive stress when:

• You feel happy and satisfied after a rewarding week at work
• The audience enjoys your lively presentation
• You close a difficult deal
• You finally pass your examination
• You brought up your children to be happy and healthy adults

Other times, the stress you faced everyday just won't go along with you in everything you do.
It's time like this when we need a little reminder.
Tips To Stay Calm And Happy

• Laugh
When you laugh, your brain gives out powerful chemicals called neuropeptides.
These give you a feeling of joy, happiness and peace.
So the next time someone/something irritates you, laugh it off.

• Be Creative
You don't have to be an artist to be creative.
By baking a cake for your family, helping your child with his painting and attending a social dancing class, you are being creative.

• Eat Wisely
Cut down on caffeine rich foods and drinks - such as coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate cakes.
Instead take more fruits, vegetables and whole meal products.

• Take a Walk
Take a walk in the park.
As you walk or do any form of exercise, your body releases endorphins which many medical professionals have called the happy hormones.
This is because endorphins have been associated to feel good and happy about yourself.

• Learn to Relax
When stressed, breathe in through the nose for 1-2 seconds, pause, then breathe out through the mouth for 7-8 seconds.
Imagine your frustrations and anger coming out of your body as you breathe out.

• Talk It Out
A good friend whom you can trust and share your joys and problems in one of the greatest treasures in life.
Remember, a burden shared is a burden halved.

• Love Yourself
Experience a wonderful feeling of warmth, comfort and relaxation by giving your neck, shoulders, body and legs a good, soothing massage.
Feel your spirits rise and total body wellness.