{"id":614,"date":"2019-07-31T12:24:14","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T19:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/?p=614"},"modified":"2019-07-31T12:24:14","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T19:24:14","slug":"summertime-relieving-the-stressors-of-life-fullerton-ca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/summertime-relieving-the-stressors-of-life-fullerton-ca\/","title":{"rendered":"Summertime: Relieving the Stressors of Life | Fullerton, CA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-510783494-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-615\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-510783494-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-510783494-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-510783494-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-510783494.jpg 1254w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it \u2013 life is stressful. Unfortunately, there is little we can do to change the circumstances. Health problems, money issues and personal relationships can all be contributing factors to your stress. But it\u2019s summertime \u2013 a time to relax and enjoy the sunshine with loved ones. If you find that <a href=\"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/fullerton-md-personalized-care.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"your lifestyle (opens in a new tab)\">your lifestyle<\/a> leaves you very stressed out, it is important to recognize the signs and symptoms in order to rectify the situation before it turns into something much worse. Understanding your current state of wellness improves your knowledge, helps you set goals and empowers you to make better choices for a healthier life. \u00a0Here are common symptoms of stress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Headaches<\/li><li>Backaches<\/li><li>Rapid heartbeat<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Difficulty sleeping<\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/healthy-sleep\/recurring-nightmares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Recurring nightmares (opens in a new tab)\">Recurring nightmares<\/a><\/li><li>Irritability<\/li><li>Loss of concentration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to investigate symptoms of stress as\nprolonged stress poses a potential health threat. Chronic stress is believed to\nraise the risk of increased blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease,\nirritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic back pain, depression and a reduced\nimmune response. Because of these additional health problems, try to lower the\nrisk by adding these suggestions into your daily lifestyle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Discuss your symptoms and your feelings about them<\/li><li>Keep a diary to gain insight into your concerns and emotional patterns<\/li><li>Exercise regularly engaging in both aerobic and weight training<\/li><li>Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation deep breathing exercises<\/li><li>Maintain your immune system by eating well balanced meals, exercising regularly and getting sufficient sleep<\/li><li>Avoid destructive behaviors, including overindulgence of alcohol, caffeine or smoking<\/li><li>Seek professional help if any of your symptoms persist, interfering with your sense of well-being and\/or your personal\/work relationships<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you would like more information on stress prevention, contact Dr. Gordon C. Gunn MD at 714-912-2211\u00a0or visit\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gordongunnmd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.gordongunnmd.com<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<strong>to schedule an appointment today.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Gordon Gunn proudly serves Fullerton and all surrounding areas.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it \u2013 life is stressful. Unfortunately, there is little we can do to change the circumstances. Health problems, money issues and personal relationships can all be contributing factors to your stress. But it\u2019s summertime \u2013 a time to relax and enjoy the sunshine with loved ones. If you find that your lifestyle leaves &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/summertime-relieving-the-stressors-of-life-fullerton-ca\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Summertime: Relieving the Stressors of Life | Fullerton, CA<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[57,4,48,54,29,38,5],"tags":[6,7,40,131,112,66,95,51,43,61,39,42,14,92,65,73,21,133],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p3mKiD-9U","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=614"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":616,"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/614\/revisions\/616"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=614"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=614"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/gordongunnmd.com\/womens_wellness\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=614"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}