Stress: From Burnout To BalanceExploring the effects of physiological stress, this volume looks at ways to reduce these effects and to improve health overall. In addition to defining stress, the author discusses: personality types and temperaments; stress and reproduction; the immune system; depression; memory and stress; and ageing. He also provides practical tips on stress management techniques, including breathing exercises, massage and physical exercise. |
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pen the papers, watch the news on TV or read any general interest magazine
and you will find some discussion on the 'tensions' or 'stress' that we face in this
fastpaced computer age. Pseudo-science masquerading as solid scientific
research is used to sell merchandise to relieve stress. From 'yogurt' to 'yoga' all
are touted as magic remedies to rid the body of toxins generated due to stress.
The only thing that seems to work here is the money machine for the sellers! In
this chapter ...
pen the papers, watch the news on TV or read any general interest magazine
and you will find some discussion on the 'tensions' or 'stress' that we face in this
fastpaced computer age. Pseudo-science masquerading as solid scientific
research is used to sell merchandise to relieve stress. From 'yogurt' to 'yoga' all
are touted as magic remedies to rid the body of toxins generated due to stress.
The only thing that seems to work here is the money machine for the sellers! In
this chapter ...
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What. Do. We. Mean. by. 'Stress'? Stress is often defined as a threat, real or
implied, to homeostasis. In common usage, stress usually refers to an event or
succession of events that cause a response, often in the form of 'distress' but also,
in some cases, referring to a challenge that leads to a feeling of exhilaration, as
in 'good' stress.
What. Do. We. Mean. by. 'Stress'? Stress is often defined as a threat, real or
implied, to homeostasis. In common usage, stress usually refers to an event or
succession of events that cause a response, often in the form of 'distress' but also,
in some cases, referring to a challenge that leads to a feeling of exhilaration, as
in 'good' stress.
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This reveals that stress-related diseases can arise from turning off the stress
responses too slowly, or turning off different components at different speeds.
Another way to look at it is to visualize two tug-of-war teams skillfully supporting
their rope with a minimum of tension; the body works to carefully maintain
metabolic equilibrium by making adjustments whenever something disturbs this
balance. The strong men in these teams are hormones. The trouble is that some
stress-response ...
This reveals that stress-related diseases can arise from turning off the stress
responses too slowly, or turning off different components at different speeds.
Another way to look at it is to visualize two tug-of-war teams skillfully supporting
their rope with a minimum of tension; the body works to carefully maintain
metabolic equilibrium by making adjustments whenever something disturbs this
balance. The strong men in these teams are hormones. The trouble is that some
stress-response ...
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Contents
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4 Metabolism | 52 |
9 The Immune System | 93 |
10 Depression | 116 |
11 Memory and Stress | 136 |
12 Pain | 147 |
13 Aging | 155 |
14 Stress ManagementA Scientific Background | 165 |
15 Techniques for Stress Management | 172 |
16 The P Word | 190 |
5 Heart Attacks | 61 |
6 Does Stress Cause Ulcers? | 70 |
7 Personality Type and Temperament | 76 |
8 Stress and Reproduction | 84 |
Appendices | 201 |
Index | 207 |
About the Author | 211 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Stress: From Burnout To Balance Response Books |
| Author | Vinay V Joshi |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications India, 2005 |
| ISBN | 8132103408, 9788132103400 |
| Length | 209 pages |
| Subjects | › Business & Economics / Organizational Behavior |
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