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People all over the world suffer from stress, over 1/3 of the global population in fact, and it can be debilitating on both the mind and body. Extreme stress can lead to a number of mental and physical health problems such as headaches and hypertension. Even positive life changes such as winning the lottery or having a child can increase stress in everyday life.
However, there are several ways to help alleviate stress from our lives, from small day-to-day changes to investing in major lifestyle transformations. Knowing where to start can be difficult and that is why many people worldwide seek support from renowned wellness retreats such as RAKxa. De-stress retreats that centre on healing and soothing the soul, and treatments to remedy the effects of tension on the mind and body. If you are considering a de-stress package, or stress retreat, it is important to understand the key benefits of lowering your stress, and why de-stressing is important for both your mental and physical health.
De-stress treatment can have wonderful effects on your overall wellbeing. Physical symptoms of stress include headaches, muscle tension, fatigue, hypertension, and trouble sleeping. And all of these symptoms can be eased with de-stress solutions, while providing multiple critical health benefits, including:
High stress is known to contribute to hypertension (high blood pressure), which is linked to many longer-term health concerns and serious illnesses including heart disease. Treatment aimed at helping individuals de-stress helps lower blood pressure, relaxes the body and mind, and techniques can be applied to daily life after treatment.
Insomnia, a common sleep disorder, is often triggered by increased levels of stress or anxiety. This sleep disorder can make it difficult for those afflicted to either fall asleep or stay asleep, and tiredness is often felt after waking up due to broken sleep cycles. De-stress treatment restores inner balance, lowers stress levels, and improves overall sleep quality – providing deep, restful, and consistent sleep.
Unfortunately, excess stress is also linked to weight gain. Cortisol, a hormone naturally triggered when the body is under stress, increases cravings for sweet, fatty, and salty foods. Typically, the fat accumulated due to spikes in cortisol is around the waist and midsection. Decreasing stress levels manages the negative weight-related effects of higher cortisol levels in the body.
Muscle tension is another negative effect stress causes on the body. When under elevated levels of stress, muscles tense up simultaneously. As stress reduces or passes, the muscles in the body release the tension. De-stress retreats are particularly skilled in helping to alleviate muscle tension in the body, and in turn, easing tension in the mind.
Stress can be incredibly strenuous on the body’s immune system, as it drains energy supplies. A weakened immune system means the body is less equipped to fight off illness. Combating exhaustion and boosting energy levels lowers stress and in turn improves the immune system, meaning you get sick a lot less often.
Another link exists between stress and multiple gastrointestinal issues and disorders. Extreme cases of high stress can lead to reduced blood flow to the stomach, inflammation and an imbalance of bacteria in the gut. De-stress treatment lowers inflammation in the gut, restores gut balance, and improves overall digestive health.
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