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Guide To The Symptoms Of Stress

Stress is a feeling that most individuals will frequently experience throughout their lives. It is a natural response by the body and can be quite beneficial. Stress can help individuals avoid threats or motivate them to do things that will improve their lives. However, stress can also negatively impact all aspects of a person's life. It can affect their work, academic performance, and relationships with others. It can set off a cascade of physiological events in the body that can lead to infections, illness, and, in some cases, death. 

Many individuals want to achieve stress relief. This is why natural stress management is essential. Useful home remedies for stress include meditation, exercise, and aromatherapy. However, some individuals may also try anti-stress medication. Some patients may find success with natural supplements for anxiety and stress, though others may need prescription stress pills. Of course, individuals need to understand the symptoms of stress first.

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Frequent Illness 

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Stress can lead to both bacterial and viral infections. The reason is that it can impair the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to external threats. When the human body recognizes an infectious threat, it produces antibodies that neutralize it. Stress can interfere with the body's ability to create these antibodies. This also means that vaccines for certain types of viruses and bacteria may be less effective. Stress can also cause some viruses that may be otherwise dormant in the body, such as the herpes simplex virus, to reactivate and cause symptoms to reoccur. This is because the immune system is no longer able to keep these viruses under control. 

Certain stress hormones, such as cortisol and corticosterone, may become imbalanced during stressful times. Normally these hormones protect the body. However, when these hormones remain at high levels over long periods, the body can become used to this and stop responding. This can open the door for inflammation and frequent illness in the form of infections, health disorders, and the development of chronic conditions. 

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