{"id":217,"date":"2015-01-20T08:48:36","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T16:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/?p=217"},"modified":"2019-05-11T18:47:38","modified_gmt":"2019-05-12T01:47:38","slug":"217","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/217\/","title":{"rendered":"The Effects of Stress on your Health | Heart Health Fullerton, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-31\" src=\"\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"overactive bladder, fullerton\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small-624x415.jpg 624w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock_000004059327Small.jpg 849w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wellness is a dynamic process and it changes with age and circumstance.\u00a0Understanding your current state of wellness improves your <em>knowledge<\/em>, helps you set <em>goals<\/em> and <em>empowers<\/em> you to make better choices for a healthier life. Stress can greatly affect your wellness. Understanding more about stress and how to limit your stress can help lead you to a path of wellness.<\/p>\n<p>Common Symptoms of Stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Backaches<\/li>\n<li>Rapid heartbeat<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li>\n<li>Recurring nightmares<\/li>\n<li>Irritability<\/li>\n<li>Loss of concentration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Common Causes of Stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Health problems<\/li>\n<li>Financial concerns<\/li>\n<li>Communication issues at work and home<\/li>\n<li>Social isolation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to investigate symptoms of stress as prolonged stress poses a potential health threat. Chronic stress is believed to raise the risk of increased blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic back pain, depression and a reduced immune response.<\/p>\n<p>Effective steps for dealing with stress:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discuss your symptoms and your feelings about them<\/li>\n<li>Keep a diary to gain insight into your concerns and emotional patterns<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly engaging in both aerobic and weight training<\/li>\n<li>Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation deep breathing exercises<\/li>\n<li>Maintain your immune system by eating well balanced meals, exercising regularly and<\/li>\n<li>getting sufficient sleep<\/li>\n<li>Avoid destructive behaviors, including overindulgence of alcohol, caffeine or smoking<\/li>\n<li>Seek professional help if any of your symptoms persist, interfering with your sense of well-being and\/or your personal\/work relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Medications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you fear stress could be having an adverse effect on your health contact Gordon Gunn, MD. Dr. Gunn can access your health status and put you on the road to a healthier you. Call today at 714-912-2211 or visit our website at\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/gethearthealthytoday.com\">gethearthealthytoday.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wellness is a dynamic process and it changes with age and circumstance.\u00a0Understanding your current state of wellness improves your knowledge, helps you set goals and empowers you to make better choices for a healthier life. Stress can greatly affect your wellness. 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