g so, the excess amounts of the free radicals cause break down of the immune systems (i.e.allergic reaction or auto immune reaction). Again, stress (of all types) and the resultant free radicals are a primary cause in weakening of the immune system and accelerated degenerative process. There are two kinds of stress. Good Stress, which is a positive reinforcement for human nature, and Bad Stress that can cause a variety of diseases. Major causes of stress include illness, job changes, moving, separations and divorces, deaths in the family, and financial difficulties. But even joyous events, like marriage, the arrival of a baby, or entertaining guests, can be stressful activities. Stress also appears to be associated with heart disease. While evidence to date does not suggest that stress management strategies can be the only therapy to prevent or treat cardiovascular disease, some stress reduction techniques, when used regularly, can be a valuable addition to other behavioral, dietary, and medical interventions for reducing the risks of heart disease. Stress has also been said to be related to blood pressure. You can have high blood pressure without feeling stressed or tense. However, continual stress may lead to permanently elevated blood pressure. Stress is also associated with the nervous system. Stress activates a group of neurons in the brainstem that project widely to other regions of the central nervous system. When these neurons are stimulated by stress, they release transmitter norepinephrine which, in addition to arousing the brain, causes the activation of the c-fos gene in the target cells. The c-fos protein, in turn, is known to activate other genes that may produce prolonged changes in the function of the brain to stress is a key event in causing persistent psychiatric disorders following stress. ...
