Oathealth Podcast Episode 30

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Episode #30, December 17, 2009

Show Notes

Last Weeks Challenge:

• Joe suggested that everyone try and  exercise for 30 min
• During the challenge, Joe was able to go for a walk with a co- worker during lunch break
• It would be much harder to exercise during Holidays, as you are busy with other stuff

Next Weeks Challenge:

• Joe challenges you to become aware of stress when it happens
• Here is some information that Joe provides on stress:
  • Stress response
    • fight or flight
    • divert energy to important areas (brain and muscles)
    • increase energy availability
      • rebound hunger
      • may redistribute storage to places we don’t want it
    • response is generally unresolved in a society where we are sedintary

    Stress negative effects

    • Not a direct connection between heart disease and stress in research but it is widely held that stress increases heart disease
      • some info on blood clotting
      • increase in blood pressure
    • Interestingly those with high levels of stress also have other negative health effects (smoking, inactivity, diet)
      • Is lifestyle connected to stress or is stress independant- more research is needed
      • Stress – a matter of perspective.  Situations early in life may determine how we respond to certain situations.  Retirement may be a blessing for some, but a lonely experience for others.
      • Even happy situations cause stress – birth of a child
    • Even so we know stress can have negative impact on the body especially when it is unresolved
    • chronic stress
      • digestive issues
      • appetite
      • lowers immune function
      • can lead to anxiety, depression, insomnia
      • affects blood sugar, fat and pressure

    Signs to look out for

    • anxiety or panic attacks
    • a feeling of being constantly pressured, hassled, and hurried
    • irritability and moodiness
    • physical symptoms, such as stomach problems, headaches, or even chest pain
    • allergic reactions, such as eczema or asthma
    • problems sleeping
    • drinking too much, smoking, overeating, or doing drugs
    • sadness or depression

    Your commute could be a chronic health issue

    http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/stress.html

    http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/stress.html#

    http://www.hormone.org/Resources/Other/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=1119