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Our bodies can usually adapt to occasional and short term stress, especially if we get proper exercise and take care of ourselves.
On the other hand, ongoing stress can have far reaching effects on our health and well being.It is estimated that at least 80% of health problems are stress related.

Often living stressful lifestyles becomes so second nature we do not even notice, until we start to wonder why we get such frequent headaches, back pain or stomach problems. We might find ourselves not sleeping as well and becoming more short fussed and irritable.These are all immediate signs of stress beginning to take its on our health.

If we do not listen to these signs that our bodies are giving us,and begin to take steps to manage our stress, it will begin to have deeper, more long term effects. Some of the common physical effects could include the following:

Weakened Immune system.
Being under ongoing stress will usually begin to weaken our immune system, making us more prone to illness and infection.

Stomach and Intestinal problems.
Issues such as irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers,or ulcerative colitis, and indigestion are often caused or made worse by stress.

Heart problems.
high blood pressure, abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia), blood clots, and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). Stress is also also linked to coronary artery disease and heart attacks.

Muscular problems.
Chronic stress can cause muscle tension and pain of the back, neck and shoulders. It can also make rheumatoid arthritis worse.

Lung problems.
Diseases such as asthma and pulmonary disease can worsen due to stress.

Ongoing stress makes it difficult for our bodies to function as well as they should. A tremendous amount of energy is used up just dealing with stress, usually leaving us fatigued and exhausted.When we become fatigued and exhausted, its more difficult to handle even normal stress and a vicious downward cycle begins.

Often stress will effect our sleep as well, causing us to go to bed exhausted yet unable to fall asleep, or get a restful sleep. Sleep deprivation can then make us more stressed and fatigued, often leading to still more poor sleep.Another vicious cycle that can take a toll on our health and well-being.

Some stress in our lives is to be expected and normal. But chronic stress, especially if its severe, can take us on a downhill slide to poor health. Yet if we observe the warning signs and take care of ourselves, with exercise and stress management techniques, we can begin to feel our health, energy and zest for life return once again.

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