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A safe bet to take would be one that claims not a single adult in the world did not suffer from some variety of stress. Stress is responsible for more loss of productivity, missed days, and illness than any other thing in the entire world. It affects millions of people on a daily basis. The effects range from headaches, muscle aches, anxiety, drug use, exhaustion, and insomnia. The list could go on and on, but not all stress is bad. Stress, in short burst, is actually beneficial, such as needing a rush of adrenalin. An example of good stress would be preparing for a speech. This short period of stress causes no damage. Stress that is continual, however, is not healthy. Increased blood pressure, increased breathing, and muscle tension over a long period of time harm the body. The long-term effects of stress can lead to depression. There are many ways of reducing tension and one way is through the use of prescribed medication from a physician. Another alternative that is gaining momentum is acupuncture.

Stress is a large part of most individual’s lives, especially in our fast-paced, pressurized world to move faster and perform better. Sickness due to stress is a big factor in many missed days of work and a general loss of productivity, and millions of people seek more and more ways to relax and unwind. It’s true that stress in the form of short bursts of adrenaline can be a productive thing, such as in the case of giving a speech or being active in sports, but long-term stress is a killer and damages both body and brain. Reducing overall tension can be found in the form of many prescription medications, but more individuals are turning away from pills and drugs, looking to acupuncture to ease their jangling nerves.

Tags: Acupuncture points Diagram, Depression

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