Physical Signs of Chronic Stress

Someone who is experiencing stress often do not realize it. Fatigue, headache or other physical impairment onlyconsidered the norm.
In fact, physical disorders can be a sign that someone is experiencing chronic stress. "The attack or stress hormone cortisol every day, eitherof work and personal life can make the symptoms (physical) specific, "said Stevan E. Hobfoll, PhD, Chair of the Department of ScienceBehavior at Rush University Medical Center, as quoted from Prevention.
If you experience the following five symptoms, you should immediately break or vacation. That's because the stress that you experience, chances are chronic.
1. Headache at the weekend"The reduction in stress levels can quickly push migraine," said Todd Schwedt, MD, director of the Washington University Headache Center.
No wonder, if during the weekend, the headache would appear. If you experience this often, you should set a schedule for sleeping and eatingregularly, to minimize stress.
2. Menstrual pain more than usualAccording to research conducted by a team from Harvard University, most women who experience stress, will have double the pain, than those without stress.
Researchers revealed that stress triggers hormones increasingly unstable. This makes the pain from rising more than normal menstruation.
3. Weird dreamDreams usually will be more beautiful when you get enough sleep. "So, when you wake up your mood will be better," says Rosalind Cartwright, PhD, professor emeritus of psychology at Rush University Medical Center.
However, when stressed, you will wake up more often. This allows the occurrence of unpleasant dreams or weird all night.
4. Bleeding gumsAccording to the analysis of Brazilian researchers, people who experience chronic stress at high risk for oral and dental problems.
That means levels of the hormone cortisol in the body is very high and lowers the immune system, so that the bacteria trigger dental problemseasy to attack.
5. Allergies getting worseIn experiments conducted in 2008, a team from Ohio State University College of Medicine found that people with allergies have more severe symptoms when stressed. "Stress hormones stimulate production of IgE, blood proteins that trigger allergic reactions," said one researcher, Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD.

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Marijuana Effects on Adolescent Brain

Legalization of marijuana in Indonesia was so warm conversation after May 7 last Rim Nusantara ask cannabis Marijuana
legalized. Although it has some benefits, marijuana is considered as a type of narcotic that can make users addicted,
hallucinations, euphoria effects moment, lazy, and slow.

The effect of marijuana use could be worse for teenagers who are still growing. A study was conducted by a team from the Federal University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, to determine the effects of cannabis use in adolescents.

The study, published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, analyzed the mental functioning of 100 cannabis users who eat them regularly for 10 years and 50 respondents who are not users of marijuana.

They found that 49 people who start taking cannabis user since the age of 15 years have control impulsivity and poorer cognitive function. In the card sorting test, they make more mistakes. This compared with 55 respondents, a late start smoking marijuana, and 44 respondents who are not users of marijuana.

"Those who use marijuana as a teenager to have poorer cognitive function. That is because, in adolescence the brain is in a very vulnerable period of the neurotoxic effects of marijuana," said head researcher Dr. Maria Fontes, as quoted by the Daily Mail.

The use of marijuana as a teenager can lead to mental decline in cognitive function and which are bad for users. According to Dr. Maria, at age 15 the brain is still developing and maturing in period so that the use of marijuana would be very dangerous.

For their health and reduce the crime rate, the Netherlands, legalizing marijuana too, starting next year would limit the consumption of marijuana for residents and tourists. It seems that the legalization of marijuana in Indonesia or menyetarakannya with cigarettes (soft drugs), remains to be considered again.

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Dangers of Energy Drinks for Kids

Energy drinks really feels good and fresh in the heat. Drinks are usually drunk cold is not just an adult hobby. Children eat too much.

However, be careful, this drink could endanger the health and lead to obesity risk in children.

Energy drinks can lead to accumulation of calories, especially for children who are less physically active. Energy drinks contain 14 times more caffeine. These drinks also contain 10-270 calories per serving, so that abstinence be given to children.

As quoted from the pages of the Daily Mail, the doctors actually recommend, the consumption of water is the best drink that can be offered to children to relieve his thirst. Or consumption of fresh fruit juice and low-fat milk is fresh beverage choices that can be offered on the little guy.

One doctor even warned, caffeine-rich energy drinks contain stimulants that can trigger seizures, diabetes, heart problems, behavioral problems and even premature death.

Dr. Holly Benjamin, lead author of an article published in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics says, "For most children who engage in regular physical activity, water is the best."

He said the current problems, activity level of most children is too low making it difficult to burn calories. For that, kids do not really need the energy drinks that can cause obesity and tooth decay.

Dr. Marcie Beth Schneider, a specialist physician adolescents and children of Connecticut declared the child and adolescent seringakali confused in choosing sports drinks and energy drinks.

"Some kids drink energy drinks, contains large amounts of caffeine when they want to hydrate the body after exercise. This means they consume caffeine and calories that are not needed big body, "ujarny

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become a major cause of stress

A person may experience stress almost every day. In fact, according to the survey, adults feel stressed or desperate 36 minutes per day. The average things that cause them to feel anxious until stress, ranging from debt problems to a disappointing sex life.

Results of a survey conducted Everyman Campaign, a movement of concern for the prevention of prostate cancer in the UK, reveals, 36 minutes feeling the stress experienced daily the equivalent of nine full days every year, or a year and a half during a lifetime. Problem of cost of living and weight gain became the top cause of stress.

The survey was conducted in England involving 2,000 people aged between 18 and 65 years. Four in 10 people feel depressed because of debt, a quarter of survey participants admitted to feeling anxious because his life is not perfect. Then, one of five people feel uneasy because of his family members fall ill.

The researchers found that extreme anxiety can be experienced by many people who can not concentrate at work and not getting enough sleep. Including perrtikaian with a partner.

One in ten respondents said they feel stressed for more than two hours a day. Meanwhile, one of two people so anxious about many things that have influenced their health.

"Dizziness think about the cost of living and many bills are the number one cause of stress in the UK. Money dominates most people's minds. But interestingly, the health problems it is not in the top list," said a spokesman for the Everyman Campaign, as quoted by the Daily Mail.

As many as 86 percent of women known to have higher stress levels than men. One in five people think about house prices and the risk of cancer and one in six people worried about an impending retirement and the heavy workload.

Other problems that cause stress as well as fear of parents, and the lack of a biological clock. Three of the 10 people also feel depressed because of the marital relationship, including worries about the future of their children. One in 20 people also feel the stress of losing a friend.

Nearly half of respondents said they 'can not stop worrying', but a third said they could share stories with anyone about their fears. Meanwhile, one of ten people feel they can not share the burden of his thoughts on others.

Those who experience stress every day has been known to do things that can cause deteriorated health conditions. One in six people choose to go to enjoy a glass of wine to eliminate stress and one in five people chose a relaxing watching television.

Here are 25 things the main causes of stress according to survey results Everyman Campaign, which was launched by the Daily Mail.
1. Expenses Cost of living
2. Feels like being trapped in a "hole life"
3. Weight loss
4. Debt
5. Facing the old days
6. Do not feel financially secure
7. Go to work and fear of the boss
8. Job stability
9 Too stressed to live on something
10. Gasoline Prices
11. Sex life
12. Personal health problems
13. Not living life to the full
14. How to pay bills
15. What others think about you
16. No time to do anything
17. Family or friends to fall ill
18. Social life is not important
19. How to pay for holidays
20. House prices
21. Argument with a spouse
22. Parents must care for their aging and
23. Thinking about children's happiness
24. Not enough laughs or fun
25. Cancer

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Decreased sexual desire Sleep Deprivation

Effects of sleep deprivation for men was significantly lowered levels of testosterone in his body. As a result, decreased sexual desire. This concluded the research by a team from the University of Chicago, USA.

Reduction of testosterone levels have a major impact, especially in young men - including reduced libido and poor reproductive systems. Not only related to sexual health problems, it also affects the formation of muscle mass and bone density to be less than the maximum.

Low levels of testosterone are also associated with metabolic syndrome, namely a group of metabolic risk factors that increase the likelihood of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The study's findings add weight to evidence that sleep deprivation has long-term effect on hormone levels.

The research team found a man who slept less than five hours in one day for a week or more, very low testosterone levels. This is much lower when compared with men who get enough sleep. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), found that significant decreases hormone levels also make a person look 15 years older.

"Low testosterone levels associated with reduced health and physical strength, which may also occur due to lack of sleep," said Professor Eve Van Cauter, chief researcher, as quoted by Telegraph.co.uk.

Professor Van Cauter has studied the effects of sleep deprivation for over 10 years. In his research, he was involved 10 young men with an average age of 24 years, have a healthy body and undergo a rigorous test.

The test is performed to determine endocrine and psychiatric disorders and sleep problems. They were asked to spend three nights in the sleep laboratory for more than 10 hours. Then, during the eight subsequent nights they slept less than 5 hours.

Researchers took blood samples every 15 to 30 minutes for 24 hours on the last day, 10 hours of sleep phase and the last day of a five-hour sleep phase. They were also asked to describe his feelings.

The study found that testosterone levels were significantly reduced after one week of sleep deprivation. Men who experience a decrease in testosterone levels also express their feelings became less calm.

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Breast Care For Always Healthy

Layer of the breast skin is very thin, so vulnerable to damage due to exposure to sunlight, stretching and wrinkles. Drastic weight loss, can also cause loss of fat in the chest area, thus making easier the breast skin to slacken.

Fern Braytton, nutritionist Hollywood celebrities, share an easy trick to keep the breast skin to keep it taut. He was advised to consume foods that contain healthy fats. Like, olive oil, nuts, cereals, avocados and fish.

"It is necessary to balance the consumption patterns of meat and fish with fruits and vegetables. That's because its function is to maintain muscle mass and make the breast skin remains soft and not easy to relax," he said as quoted from Genius Beauty.

Also do regular exercise three to four times a week. Physical activity is an important factor in keeping skin and breast forms simultaneously in order to remain tight.

Combining a balanced diet and regular exercise, will help keep the breast form. For maximum results, you can also use the cream on breast care, which can make the skin firm and smooth.

Braytton also suggested, for women who want to enlarge their breasts naturally, to consume foods that contain phytoestrogens. It is a natural plant hormone similar to the hormone estrogen in the body. You can get it by eating flaxseed (flax seed), soy products like soy milk, tofu, and tempeh.

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