We all know what it feels like to be stressed.
For some of us we may feel anxious or tense. Our muscles may become stiff, maybe even sore. Sometimes our stomach gets in knots and we feel sick.
And for others, our tempers may flare. Stress is an everyday thing – running late, bad drivers, car issues, etc. Some things are within our control and others simply are not.
It is how we handle the stress that is important.
The Impact of Stress
Stress has some powerful statistics. 70-80% of all visits to the doctor are for stress-related and stress-induced illnesses. Stress contributes to 50% of all illness in the US and it is costing companies an estimated $200 billion each year including costs of absenteeism, lost productivity, and insurance claims.
Not all stress is bad. But chronic stress and anxiety shows up as tension or migraine headaches, difficulty in going to sleep, upset stomach, or change in appetite. Tightness in chest, back, or shoulders. Aching jaw, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Or changes in blood pressure or heart palpitations, chronic colds, fatigue, concentration problems, anger, and depression. We could go on as this is the short list. Stress affects our physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
For some of us we may feel anxious or tense. Our muscles may become stiff, maybe even sore. Sometimes our stomach gets in knots and we feel sick.
And for others, our tempers may flare. Stress is an everyday thing – running late, bad drivers, car issues, etc. Some things are within our control and others simply are not.
It is how we handle the stress that is important.
The Impact of Stress
Stress has some powerful statistics. 70-80% of all visits to the doctor are for stress-related and stress-induced illnesses. Stress contributes to 50% of all illness in the US and it is costing companies an estimated $200 billion each year including costs of absenteeism, lost productivity, and insurance claims.
Not all stress is bad. But chronic stress and anxiety shows up as tension or migraine headaches, difficulty in going to sleep, upset stomach, or change in appetite. Tightness in chest, back, or shoulders. Aching jaw, shortness of breath, and dizziness. Or changes in blood pressure or heart palpitations, chronic colds, fatigue, concentration problems, anger, and depression. We could go on as this is the short list. Stress affects our physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral health.
*These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
