Adrenals become depleted, unable to produce more endorphins, so pain levels from migraine, backaches, and other conditions increase. High blood pressure becomes chronic, and all that cholesterol dumped into thickened blood gums up the works. Eating on the run, which means dumping food into an unwilling stomach, can cause heartburn, constipation, or diarrhea. Sperm count, ovulation rates, and libido all decrease, causing marital discord. Dr. Hanson includes a couple of questionnaires to help you evaluate your stress level and ability to handle stress.
Stress can be a wonderful energizer, as any writer faced with a deadline can attest.
An unstressful life is a boring life, and boredom can also be lethal. Read the book to learn how to utilize stress positively. Got news for you, darlings, that is not enough. Most humans need 7 to 9 hours. Many of you short sleepers catch up on weekends.