When the body is stressed, the hypothalamus gland signals the nervous system and the pituitary gland to produce the stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. These chemicals are produced by the adrenal glands. When these hormones are released, it starts the process of energy your body needs to run from danger. At the same time once…
Stress and the cardiovascular system: Acute stress, that is, momentary or short term, causes an increase in heart rate and stronger heart muscle contractions. Blood vessels dilate in the heart to increase the amount of blood pumped to the larger muscle groups and internal organs. This causes the raise in blood pressure. Chronic stress,…
Respiratory System Stress can make us breathe harder and faster. For people with asthma or a lung disease, getting the oxygen they need to breathe easier can become very difficult. Rapid breathing of course, can lead to hyperventilation which in turn can bring on a panic attack. Working with a psychologist to develop relaxation and…
PCOS Rebecca Sweeney- Acupuncturist. One thing we see more and more of in our clinic is the women presenting with PCOS. A lot of these women have no idea what this thing is and what it means to them. There are a couple of things to know about this condition which we will go through…
Musculoskeletal System: When the body is stressed, muscles tense up, guarding against injury and pain. With sudden stress muscles tense up all at the same time then release when the stress passes. Chronic stress causes the muscles to be tense for long periods of time and this can trigger other body systems to act and…
Stress and Our Body Researched and written by Cathrine Dinnie Stress affects us all and while a little stress can be good for us, too much stress can make us sick, both mentally/emotionally and physically. So, what is stress? Stress is our body’s reaction to harmful situations – whether that situation is real or…
