Are you managing stress or just living with it? Stress comes in three types: emotional, chemical and physical. It’s important to be able to understand
the relationship that they have with one another as well as individually.
Emotional stress may come from life experiences such as financial or relationship issues. Many potential interventions are effective, including (but not limited to) physical exercise, breathing exercises, better nutrition and mental health counseling.
Chemical stress may be hormonal, drug/alcohol, inflammation or toxicity-related. Chemical stress such as diabetes needs to be managed with nutrition and proper medication.
Physical stress involves muscles nerves, joints and bones and how they function. Physical stress needs to be managed by either correcting the mechanical dysfunction or addressing a weak muscle or damaged nerve.
When any of these stresses go beyond the body’s ability to manage, one will eventually experience a symptom or a sign. It is similar to having the light go on the dashboard of your car. When it comes to your body, please pay attention. Don’t ignore the lights on the dashboard.
We need to take care of ourselves and understand the underlying cause that is manifesting in the body which it can no longer manage without help. Stress can present itself in many ways and these symptoms may appear as headaches, insomnia, sinus/allergy issues, neck and back pain, digestive issues and others.
When understanding the underlying stressor, one has a better ability to manage an intervention. For instance, if it is a physical condition, it would require a physical correction. If it is a chemical condition, it would require more of a chemical solution (eliminating certain foods, using supplements or medication). Results are much better when sticking to this credence and not crossing over. Chemicals such as medications cannot fix all physical or emotional conditions. It’s important to address the main issue. Currently, emotional stress is reaching epidemic proportions.
Emotions may aggravate your digestive system or lower your immune system causing you more potential infections. Learn to read the signs and symptoms of your body and use appropriate means to address not just the symptom but the cause of the underlying condition.
Chiropractic care can help you determine if this is a physical or chemical issue. If it is a physical issue, chiropractic care can correct the malfunction and help restore your body to optimum health naturally without medication. As you learn to listen to your body, please make good decisions to live a long, healthy and enjoyable life.
