Interest in the role stress plays with the dynamics of health has resulted in a proliferation of strategies designed to minimize or “manage” stress. In addition, to many people, the very term “stress” elicits a negative response. Yet the notion that stress is an enemy we must resist or manage betrays a widespread misunderstanding of the nature of stress and how it affects our lives.
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The Chiropractic Approach to Managing Stress
The topic of stress has gained significant attention in recent years, with many people seeking ways to minimize its impact on their health and well-being. However, the common misconception that stress is an outright enemy that must be avoided or managed is misguided.
Dr. Hans Seyle, a pioneering researcher, described two types of stress, eustress, and distress. In addition, eustress is the healthy form of stress that motivates us to achieve our goals, while distress is the harmful form of stress that generates negative emotions and physical symptoms.
Studies have shown that stress can impact our serum thiol levels, which play a critical role in DNA repair. Next, high levels of oxidative stress can weaken our immune system and lead to chronic illness.
In addition, this is where Mechanobiology and Chiropractic come in as its approach focuses on the body’s ability to adapt to physical stressors. Next, by reducing irritation and restoring proper spinal function, chiropractic care can help manage the effects of stress.
Finally, Chiropractic care has also been cited as a potent antioxidant that can mitigate the effects of oxidative stress and reduce inflammation.
While stress is a natural part of life, it is essential to understand how it affects us and utilize strategies like chiropractic care to manage its impact positively.
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