Written by Joe Suppes
Episode #14, August 19th, 2009
Show Notes
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Stress response
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