Stress is in the biological or medical sense a physical, emotional or mental factor that puts the body on alert. Stress can be triggered by external influences (e.g. environment, social interaction with others) or internal influences (e.g. illness, medical intervention, fears). The term stress was first coined in 1936 by the Austrian-Canadian physician Hans Seyle, … Stress – Are you also affected by it?
Reduce stress First and foremost, stress occurs in the head when you think too much about work, the future and life. Therefore it is important to take some time out from time to time. The easiest way to reduce stress is to eliminate the factors that cause it. Since this is in many cases, however, … Reduce stress | Stress – Are you also affected by it?
Stress without reason If patients complain about stress without clear reasons, the adrenal cortex should always be considered as a possible trigger for the stress symptoms. As already indicated, the adrenal cortex produces hormones which are released in increased amounts in stress situations. So if the adrenal cortex is affected by a disease-related functional disorder, … Stress without reason | Stress – Are you also affected by it?
Stress during pregnancy For many expectant mothers, pregnancy is associated with additional stress. On the one hand, this stress can be caused by physical changes (poor posture, etc.) and on the other hand by the increasingly difficult work in professional life. Not only the body but also the mind experiences additional stress. Expectant mothers naturally … Stress during pregnancy | Stress – Are you also affected by it?
Everyone of us knows stress. Whether an upcoming exam, problems in the relationship, a deadline at the office or a lot of hectic in everyday life. When the body has to be particularly efficient through all these and more situations, stress hormones are released. These are the body’s own substances such as adrenalin, noradrenalin and … Stress during pregnancy
Physiotherapy for stress Physiotherapy during pregnancy can also be very helpful in reducing stress. The stress placed on the expectant mother can also be related to physical changes. For example, most pregnant women have a different movement pattern or a different posture due to the growing belly. The large belly, can cause back pain, neck … Physiotherapy for stress | Stress during pregnancy
Baby too small If the mother is under constant stress during pregnancy or is particularly burdened by traumatic events or fear of the future, this can have consequences for the development of the child. Because the mother’s body is constantly on high tension, the unborn child also experiences the stress. This leads to the fact … Baby too small | Stress during pregnancy
Avoid stress The most important point to avoid stress during pregnancy is of course to switch off the stress causing factors. Since this is not always possible, expectant mothers should use alternative methods to reduce stress. These include specially developed pregnancy massages with special oils to provide additional physical and mental relaxation, pregnancy yoga or … Avoid stress | Stress during pregnancy
Signs of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) can include: from sky-high to sad to death, from energetic to tired and unfocused – the monthly ups and downs of hormones cause many women to experience fluctuations in their physical and mental well-being. The days leading up to the period are not the best for many women. PMS: What … Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm: negative stress is the greatest health threat of the 21st century. And depression – currently the fourth most common cause of illness worldwide – is expected to be the most widespread health impairment after cardiovascular disease by 2020. In scientific terms, the soul is identical to … Mental Health
First the nerve-racking meeting in the office, then an accidental jostle on the road and now the cripplingly viscous after-work traffic … suddenly it’s time: man clenches his fists, angrily steps on the gas pedal or yells around for seemingly no reason. When peace-loving men suddenly “snap,” it’s often not just pent-up aggression that’s behind … Depression in Men
Some people are built close to the water, so they quickly burst into tears. Others always grit their teeth and never cry. But tears should not be suppressed. “Crying is important for processing emotions. That’s why tears should not be suppressed,” says Dr. Jörg Lauterberg, a physician and psychologist at the AOK National Association. “This … Joy and Sorrow: Why Tears are Important
