There are a number of harmful situations that you might come across in your life. Stress is basically a way to deal with those harmful situations. These situations might either be real or they may be perceived. In case you feel threatened, there is a possibility of a chemical reaction occurring. This is called the stress response. During this time, the heart rate tends to increase, the breathing quickens, and also the muscles start tightening. There are also times when the blood pressure tends to rise. This means that you are ready to act and deal with the stress.
What happens to the human body when it tries to deal with stressful situations?
When a human body experiences stress, a lot of hormones are released including the adrenaline hormone. When stress is at its initial stage, it can cause certain effects like a lump in the throat, palpitations, distress, and anxiety. But when the stress remains uncontrolled for a longer period of time, then it might have a very harmful effect on your body. These symptoms can be physical, psychological, mental, or even emotional.
Some of the effects of stress include muscular tension, sleep disorders, irritability, agitation, depression, and digestive disorders. There are also certain stress-related chronic diseases, and these include cancer, heart diseases, and vascular diseases. If stress is not properly managed, it can cause problems but if you are able to manage it then there are also certain positive sides to it. The important thing is to ensure that you are able to properly control and manage stress.
How does stress affect the reproductive system?
Too much stress can lead to a total shutdown of the reproductive system. This is applicable to both males and females. It leads to issues related to both ovulation as well as impotence. It can also stop insulin production and this might lead to the development of diabetes.
When should you seek help?
If you believe that you have already taken the necessary measures to control stress but the symptoms still continue, then it is a good idea to visit a doctor. In fact, you can opt for an Ayurvedic treatment. Takardhara, Shirobhyanga, Shiropichu, Nasyam, and Netra tarpan are some of the ayurvedic treatments for stress. You will have to let the Ayurvedic practitioner know about the causes of your stress and then based on it you can take the necessary measure.
In case you experience chest pain, back or jaw pain, shortness of breath, etc., you should urgently get in touch with a doctor. Ayurvedic treatments are the best because they are able to cure the disease in the most natural way possible.
You live in a society where there is too much stress. It is therefore very important that you take proper measures to control it. If you are not able to do so then it might lead to health issues at a later stage. Stress at the initial level is normal but do visit a doctor before it gets too late.
Ayurveda therapy session
- Swedana
- Abhyanga
- Shirodhara
- Meditation
How does stress affect the reproductive system?
- Stage 1: To relieve stress from different organs in the physical body at a deeper level
- Stage 2: To improve the cardio-respiratory system (blood circulation and lung capacity)
- Stage 3: To improve the nervous system and nadis in the pranic body
- Stage 4: To improve the endocrine glands or hormonal balance, which are closely connected to emotional balance in the mind
Daily schedule
- 06:45 Shat-Kirya (cleaning kriyas)
- 07:15 Hatha yoga asana class
- 08:30 Alpahar (breakfast)
- 10:00 Therapy session
- 12:30 Lunch
- 15:00 Therapy session
- 16:30 Refreshment (tea, lemon water, herbal tea, etc.)
- 17:30 Meditation or asana class
- 19:00 Dinner time