8 th Grade Health Kyle Abel

Stress is anything that causes a change in the human bodies physiological, emotional, physical, or mental being. Stress is different for everyone How we deal with stress How stress affects us What is stress?

Stress effects both the mind and body, and impacts overall health and well being. - University of California Health Education Center Quick Fact

Eustress – Positive stress Distress – Poor, bad, or negative stress Types of stress

Stress is a good thing! (In moderation of course) Stress article With out stress in our lives motivation is low. With the proper amount of stress in our lives, our performance level is prime. With too much stress, performance goes down and we become unproductive.

Stress filled situations will more often be easier to deal with if a person feels they are in control Don’t be controlled, be the controller Take Control

Physically active people are 25-30% less likely to feel distressed than inactive people. - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee, 2008 Quick Fact

Weekly exercise has been proven to help people cope with stress Walking, working out, sports, and outside activities should be taken part in weekly. Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition

In order for us to perform at our highest level and deal with daily stress, we need 7-9 hours of sleep per night During sleep stress hormone levels are at their lowest Consecutive good nights sleep allows productive and sharp daily thinking Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition

Nutrition is important for fueling the body A healthy diet provides the body a solid energy bank to take from when faced with stressful situations Exercise, Sleep, Nutrition

The human body undergoes changes such as Release of chemicals from the brain Perspiration Increase in breathing Shut down of digestion Heightened senses Muscle contraction Increased heart rate When presented with stress…

Having high self-esteem is important in dealing with daily stress The higher ones self-esteem, the better directed stress will be Self-esteem and stress

For many music can be the best stress reliever available Different kinds of music will affect different people The Importance of Music Click the image to hear a song that helps me overcome stressors in my personal life.

1 in 10 Americans practices yoga in one form or another. -Yoga Business Academy, 2011 Quick Fact

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Becoming or beginning to recognize the natural world around you is another way to relieve stress. Heightening ones spiritual wellness consists of… Healthy habits A positive attitude Moments of relaxation Holistic approaches to healing Spiritual Wellness

Instead of using traditional medicines to combat stress or sickness, there are countless holistic approaches to relieving even the worst of tensions Reflexology is a great example Holistic Healing

Another example of holistic healing is acupuncture Acupuncture targets specific parts of the body to release tension via miniature needles inserted into the body Holistic Healing

11% of adult Americans suffer serious psychological distress. - SAMHSA, 2009  Quick Fact 

There is endless information to be obtained about stress in our daily lives. Finding a few simple methods that work best to combat stress in your personal life can make such a difference day to day. Life is great and we should be thankful even for the harder days! Stress Management