Stress is a part of life that is unavoidable.
Pressures and deadlines at work, problems with your loved ones, bills to pay, holidays, and more are all sources of stress. Other less obvious sources are noise, traffic, crowds, bad weather, a new job, or many other things. Many people actually create their own stress. Stress can create a breeding ground for illness. Researchers have estimated that stress may contribute to as many as 80 percent of all major illnesses.