Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but if stress continues long-term, it can cause issues for your health. Avoiding stress wherever possible is ideal, but arguably more important is learning to effectively deal with stress. The first step is usually to deal directly with the cause of the stress, and once the situation is rectified, focus on recovering and returning your body to normal. While stress hormones are helpful when needed, elevated levels over the long term can lead to health conditions such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, weight gain and decreased fertility. These are a couple of tips to help regulate your levels of adrenaline and cortisol, once the stressful situation has passed. MANAGING THE STRESS RESPONSE { t ips }
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