Stress management: Mantra to healthier life

KOCHI: Do you fall sick often? Are you more prone to common cold and other infections compared to your pals? Many of us wonder why we end up attracting a particular set of ailments in spite being healthy enough to resist major health issues.According to the health experts, fluctuations in your day-to-day stress level can disturb your well being in many ways. Every thing from exam anxiety to financial woes can take a toll on your health and the surge in the stress level makes you more susceptible to infections. “Stress can aggravate health conditions and induce a few diseases. Stress management is the only way to tackle these disorders,” says Mable Davis, clinical psychologist.Stress affects body through the increased release of hormones that can impair metabolic activities. It gradually grows from stress headaches to insomnia and respiratory problems. “If your stress tolerance threshold is low, you have a very high risk level. Moreover, it can also bring on and worsen less visible health problems,” she says.While headache, asthma, fatigue, irritable bowl syndrome and hypertension are the common problems triggered by stress, chronicle stress levels can induce and aggravate cardiac issues and skin diseases.Modifications in lifestyle and the practice of some relaxation technique are generally advised by the doctors to tackle stress. Stress management involves a wholesome plan that includes proper diet patterns and workout sessions along with calming techniques like yoga and meditation. “The first phase is always identifying the reason. People with less tolerance level and who work in high-stress environments are the main victims to stress induced disorders,” says Mable.Hyperventilation and anxiety attacks are now very common among urbanites with stressful and highly competitive careers. Many of the firms have their own counsellors who help their employs with breathing techniques and anger management tips. “The stress level varies from person to person depending on a number of facts including family situations and job profile. Systematic tackling of the problem is the only solution. If not taken care at the right time, the minor ailments will lead to more serious problems. You should start the treatment the moment you notice the symptoms,” she adds.