your body is a major target for stress. To understand why, you need 2 cast your mind back to a situation that might have faced one of your ancestors...Millions of years ago. Imagine them wandering about looking for a feed when they spot a Tiger (Who is also looking for a feed). The Primate responds with the typical survival response...Adrenalin runs riot (epinephrine kicks in) the 'Fight or Flight' mechanism takes control and all thier senses become Ultra Alert!! So now they either Gear up to take the Tiger on or look 2 do the runner.
STRESS is Natures way of responding and preparing us 4 this situation Then....and it still is Now.
It's Natures little Leg Up....Natures way of assisting us to stay alive!
I doubt in 2days Urban environment you will ever be out and about hunting for a feed in this nature or will u come across a real live Tiger doing like wise.
We are faced with other some what mundane forms of stress...Like, trying to get a Telstra Bill adjusted over the phone with some one who doesn't give a toss about the legitimate mistake you found on your most recent bill.
And your body reacts to these situations in much the same way.
You experience a dramatic series of physiological changes that prepare you for the battle.
when your body releases the hormone 'Epinephrine' in2 your blood stream, your heart rate (HR)increases, your blood pressure (BP) rises. You breath rapidly. Your nostrils flare up assisting your lung in the need to inhale more oxygen. Your digestion slows. Blood is directed away from your skin and internal organs and is re pointed to your brain and skeletal muscles where it may be required more urgently. Your muscles tense. You feel stronger (Like a UFC participant) and you are ready for Battle. Your body preps itself to repair any damage that you may sustain, and your pupils dilate so you can see better. Clearly, stress has been a huge resource to humans allowing them to adapt to the changes increasing our ability and likely hood for survival.
Continued soon.......................
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