Stress is not a disease, yet it can aggravate numerous conditions relating to degenerative diseases. It is known to bring on throbbing pains to the body of drug addictors. When the body undergoes long periods of stress, the adrenal glands increases its production of corticosteroids. These corticosteroids are capable of depressing the immune function, and this is what makes one vulnerable to different types of illnesses. The organ that is weakest is usually the organ that is prone for attack of a degenerative disease.

It is important for you to know what causes stress and how the body can cope with this condition. Stress evolves from “Distress” therefore it is important to know how to “de-stress” from “Distress.”
The common symptoms for Stress are the following;

1. Anxiety and Fear…causing unnecessary worrying and panic attacks.
   
2. Restlessness and insomnia.
   
3. Shortness of Breath.
   
4. Heart palpitations
   
5. Hot Flashes! Chills! And dizziness.
   
6. Difficulty to concentrate
   
7. Attack on the weakest organ in the body with a degenerative disease.

If stress contributes to ill-health, then it is obvious that the reduction of stress in one’s life should promote healing and more important is the person’s ability to cope with Stress.

“Every thought you think!
Every belief you hold becomes a bio-chemical reality in your body
Any persistent symptom is often your inner wisdom trying to bring attention to an area that needs a great deal of compassion.”

What causes Stress?

1. Emotional conditions
   
2. Insecurity and fear.
   
3. Bad relationships
   
4. Poor Eating habits
   
5. Financial problems.
   
6. Physical diseases.
   
7. Changes at the work-place
   
8. Transformation for the worse in your lifestyle.

Chronic stress directly affects the immune system. Current statistics show that between 70% and 80% of all visits to the doctors are for stress –related conditions. Downsizing and redundancy are the in- products offered by companies making it difficult for the affected to cope.
The experiences of corruption and dishonesty have placed affected individuals into serious illnesses and disharmony in the body.

How to deal with Changes?

1. Watch Nature and how she changes from season to season, germinating, blooming and shedding only to begin the same cycle over and over.
   
2. We must identify avenues for change to re-pattern one’s life process to balance and harmonize.
   
3. We must learn to exchange our feelings of honesty! Trust! Intimacy and compassion.
   
4. At all times we must be open to new knowledge and new skills for our profession or work. We must remove ourselves from becoming passive recipients and become active participants in our communities or environment.
   
5. Have our goals and desires in place. Making choices involves risk taking. Remember when you make mistakes it is only a learning process and an experience. Choice involves taking a stand on issues.
   
6. Be an Organiser. Learn to delegate! Deputise! And supervise.
   a) Do things in order of importance or priority.
   b) Do not keep putting off decisions. Solve the problem immediately.
   c) Work in a comfortable position.
   d.) Start your day early and all things will flow easily.
   

Natural Healing and treatments for Stress.

Human life was meant to be sustained by the use of nutrients from natural sources. These sources are the food from plants, vegetables fruits and herbs, as well as natural vitamin supplements.
Avoid Junk and processed foods, sugary drinks, smoking, alcohol in take, and drug addiction.
Soursop (annona muricata) Juice or tea is an excellent fruit /leaf to take for relaxation and calming the nerves. Other teas are passion fruit, chamomile and vervain.
Dietary supplements would include high potency multivitamins, Vitamin. C and Omega 3. Soft gels .
Natural fruits and vegetables: such as. Ripe Bananas, apples plums peas’ beans broccoli, carrots pumpkin and turnips.

Exercise is a very important part of the program.
"Brisk morning walks or evening walks break the stress of the day" Team up with a physical instructor or yoga instructor for assistance.
Spiritually the greatest healing power for stress is LOVE! When you learn to love yourself, then you will learn to care about others. The more you look to love the more your fears become transparent losing the fearful weight and power that keeps you stuck to one way of living. Love is the force behind life and living life. It is the force behind forgiveness and compassion.

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