Chronic stress can put your health at risk. Through evolution our bodies were designed to react to stress to protect us from threats such as predators and other aggressors. While the threats have changed the reaction of the body is the same. Through a combination of nerve and hormonal reactions the adrenal glands in our bodies are activated and the body increases heart rate, elevates blood supply and increases the production of substances to repair body tissues. This can curb other vital functions such as the immune system and growth processes in the body and can lead to issues like having a heart attack, for example.

Chronic stress can lead to anxiety, depression and a range of negative impacts on the body. It is important, therefore, to undertake chronic stress relief in order to mitigate these issues. This essentially involves eating a healthy diet, getting exercise, sleeping properly and dealing with the issues in your life that are causing you stress.