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The word stress is frequently used now days.
Everybody suffers from mild anxiety from time to time, but chronic anxiety
is hazards to health it drains energy resources and keeps the body in a
constant state of stress. When the adaptive capacity of a person is
overwhelmed by events Stress exists.
Mind loses its equilibrium when any external
or internal problem strains it harshly.
Consequently, its functioning gets disturbed
and harmony begins to diminish, slowly or rapidly, depending upon the
individual state of mental health.
It is now an accepted fact in
the medical community that stress is one of the major causes of all
illnesses. Stress can cause migraines, stroke, eczema, a weak immune
system, and many other diseases. Stress is also known to cause medical
complications during pregnancy for both the mother and the child.
In medical terms, stress is a physical or psychological stimulus that can
produce mental or physiological reactions that may lead to illness.
Technically speaking, stress is a disruption of homeostasis, which may be
triggered by alarming experiences, either real or imaginary. The
definition and much of the initial research on stress was completed by
Austro-Canadian endocrinologist Hans Selye.
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Regularly walking,
eating or working in a rushed way.
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Regularly thinking and
worrying about the past or future.
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Frequent tension in the
body (esp. neck, face, shoulders, back and chest, and stomach) which
often goes unnoticed until one slows down, breaths deep and carefully
surveys the body.
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Feeling of the "weight
of the world" on your shoulders.
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Emotionally "on edge."
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Regular tiredness during
the day.
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Significant need for
outside stimulation to feel good (coffee, sweeteners, food, sex, TV,
alcohol, money, accomplishments, etc.)
What causes stress
Surrounding: A lot of expectations from an
individual, relationship pressures, weather etc.
Physiological changes: illness, sleep
disturbances, adolescence, menopause, ageing
From self- appraisal
Acute and reactivated stress may be
manifested by restlessness, irritability, fatigue, increased startle
reaction, and a feeling of tension. Inability to concentrate, sleep
disturbances etc...
The intensity level of stress is determined
by the degree of imbalance between demand and coping skills.
An individual may react to stress
There are many possibilities,
fear, rage, guilt and shame
by becoming anxious or depressed,
by developing a physical symptom,
by running away,
by having a drink
Effects of stress and anxiety
Digestion slows - down, sending blood to the
brain and muscles, breathing becomes faster, the heart beat steps up and
perspiration increases to maintain body’s temperature under stress. Sugar
and fats are derived to increase energy production to provide
extraordinary strength and stamina during an emergency. Adrenal gland
starts secreting hormones that slow down digestion, growth, inflammatory
responses and tissue repair.
Stress management
Encompasses techniques intended to equip a
person with effective coping mechanisms for dealing with psychological
stress, with stress defined as a person's physiological response to an
internal or external stimulus that triggers the fight-or-flight response.
Yoga Treatment for
stress,
tension, anxiety reduction/
Management
Surya Namaskara
Sarvanga
Asana
Matsya
Asana
Hala Asana
Vajra Asana
Ushtra
Asana
Shitali
pranayama
Shitkari
pranayama
Shava Asana
Yoganidra
Beside the
above mentioned asana and pranayama practice of
yoga nidra,
concentration
and
meditation
gives the best result.
Yoga helps you to access an inner strength
that allows you to face the sometimes-overwhelming fears, frustrations,
and challenges of everyday life.
Stress relief through Yoga Asana-
Stretching muscles and ligaments
Stretching has beneficial effects on the body. Stretching muscles and
ligaments results to increase in blood supply to the muscles, ligaments
and relax them by alleviating tension and stress, pressure in the nerves
of that area.
Stress relief through Deep breathing (pranayama)
During retaining the yoga posture breathes is slow and deep. This
increases the oxygen and prana supply to the target organ or gland. It
reduces stress and anxiety.
Stress relief through Concentration and meditation
During slowly and deeply breathing the attention is focused on the
target organ or gland. This brings the mind into play, and greatly
increases the circulation and prana supply to the organ or gland.
Regular Yoga practice daily helps to
regulate the breath and relax the body by gently releasing tension from
the large muscle groups, flushing all parts of the body and brain with
fresh blood, oxygen, and other nutrients, and increasing feelings of
well-being.
Overall asana, pranayama and meditation
clear all depression and rejuvenate the life.
Diet
Avoid excessive chili, fat,
spices
Include vegetables, fruits,
sprouted grains, milk without cream.
know more about
Diet.
The entire nature is made up of three qualities of Sattva, Rajas and Tamas
(purity, activity and ignorance). The result of quality of activity is
lust and anger, even a very powerful man may also fall a prey to lust and
anger. Very big personalities are also caught up in the square of money,
women, fame and reputation. When a person is over whelmed by happiness,
depression results.
Research
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A few
Alternative Therapies |
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List of branches of
alternative and Complementary Medicine |
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Acupuncture
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Auriculotherapy
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Korean hand acupuncture
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Medical acupuncture
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Meridian therapy
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Sonopuncture
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Acupressure
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Alexander Technique
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Osteopathy
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Unani
medicine
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Traditional Chinese medicine
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Affirmations
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Affirmation Visualizations
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Applied kinesiology
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Apitherapy
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Aromatherapy
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Astrology
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Auriculotherapy
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Autogenic Training
Facial diagnosis
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Faith
healing
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Fasting
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Feldenkrais method
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Feng
shui (creating a soothing, tranquil renewing environment)
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Chinese food therapy
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Functional medicine
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Gua
Sha
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Hair
analysis (alternative medicine)
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Hand
analysis
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Hawaiian massage
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Healing touch
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Health
psychology
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Herbal
crystallization analysis
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Herbology
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Herbal
therapy
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Holistic living
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Holistic medicine
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Homeopathy
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Bach
flower remedies
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Flower essence therapy
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Isopathy
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Homeo
wave therapy
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Hypnosis
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Hypnotherapy
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Natural Health
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Natural therapies
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Diet and Food
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Dietary supplements
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Exercise
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Organic Foods
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Home
remedies
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Natural hygiene
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Naturopathic medicine
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Nutrition
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Botanical medicine
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Hydrotherapy
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Minor surgery
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Manipulative therapy
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Pharmacology
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Neuro-Linguistic
Programming
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Nutritional healing
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Nutritional supplements
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Omega-3 fatty acid
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Organic Diet
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Orgonomy
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Orthomolecular medicine
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Pilates
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Plum
blossom (Chinese medicine)
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Polarity Therapy
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Prayer
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Psychosocial interventions
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Psychic surgery
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Bates
Method
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Biologically Based Therapies
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Bates Method
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Chinese food therapy
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Macrobiotic lifestyle
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Orthomolecular medicine
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Body-Based Manipulative Therapies
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Body
work or Massage therapy
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Breathing Techniques
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Integrative medicine
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Iridology
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Journaling
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Light
Therapy
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Magnetic healing
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Medical acupuncture
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Medical intuition
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Medical Qigong
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Meditation
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Sclerology
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Seitai
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Soil
bath therapy (Mrittika snan)
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Somapractic
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Support groups
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Suseunghwagang (meditation breathing)
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T'ai
Chi Ch'uan
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Tantra
massage
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Thalassotherapy
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Therapeutic horseback riding
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Theta
Healing
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Mega-vitamin therapy
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Meridian therapy
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Moxibustion
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Music
therapy
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Five
Elements
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Seven
star
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Trigger point
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Tui na
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Zang
Fu theory
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Meridian therapy
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Shiatsu
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