Stress & General Adaptation Syndrome
(I guess this means I am not going to be 5'8", brunette, 36-24-34 and have the intellectual depth of Jessica Simpson anytime soon, huh? - Barbara) By Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN Stress is everywhere. From taking a test to dealing with the loss of a loved one, stress is impossible to avoid. It can be acute, such as the stress that occurs in the face of immediate danger, or it can be chronic when a person is dealing with a long-term stressful situation. The Three Stages of Stress An endocrinologist named Dr. Hans Selye outlined a three stage model of the body's response to stress. He called his model the General Adaptation Syndrome. Understanding these three stages will give you a better idea as to the symptoms that occur with stress and how to manage them. General Adaptation Syndrome: 1. Alarm 2. Resistance or Adaptation 3. Exhaustion TO READ THE REST ON THE SYMPTOMS OF STRESS CLICK HERE Why It's Frustrating Having a Brain from: chabad.org Having ...
