How STRESS affects the body

Stress is now recognised as being the number 1 proxy killer disease today. The American Medical Association (AMA) says that stress is the basic cause of more than 60% of all human illness and disease.

Stress affects the entire body and can be the cause of:

Chronic fatigue, Decreased energy levels Low mood and Suppressed appetite

Headaches, Dizziness, Attention Deficit Disorder and ADHD

Irritability, Anger, Panic attacks

Teeth Grinding, tension in the jaw

Increased heart rate, Stroke, Heart disease, Hypertension, Diabetes type I & II, Arrhythmia

Digestive disorders, Upset stomach, Abdominal pain, Irritable bowel syndrome Weight gain, Obesity

Decrease sex drive

Lack of energy

Other problems include:

Insomnia, Emotional problems, Behavioural problems

Immune system disfunction

Asthma

Ulcers

Depression

Nervousness

Paranoia

Muscle tension, Fibromyalgia

Complex regional pain syndrome

Suicide

Alcohol addiction, Tobacco addiction, Drug addiction

Other harmful behaviours