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Health Encyclopedia: Stress Introduction
- Stress - Introduction
- Highlights
- The Body's Response
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Symptoms
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
Introduction
The stress response of the body is somewhat like an airplane readying for take-off. Virtually all systems (the heart and blood vessels, the immune system, the lungs, the digestive system, the sensory organs, and brain) are modified to meet the perceived danger.
External and Internal Stressors
People can experience either external or internal stressors.
- External stressors include adverse physical conditions (such as pain or hot or cold temperatures) or stressful psychological environment...
Expert & Community Posts
Does Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Wrinkles?
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The Trouble with Non-Caloric Sweeteners
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How To Eat Like a King And Still Lose Weight
By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert...dinner time we eat like it's going out of style. Our digestive system is strongest during the... Read more »
Raw Milk: Can It Provide Allergy Relief?
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...statement: "Advocates attribute stronger immune and better digestive systems to raw milk. Many... Read more »
Nutritionist Jennifer Rackley Joins MyIBDCentral.com
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Health Guide
Nicotine Addiction
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...mindful that over-indulging in food (even food with tryptophan) can backfire. Too much food puts your digestive system into working over-time, and this can not only contribute to indigestion; it... Read more »Stress: Complications
...has features of a primitive brain. It is not surprising then that prolonged stress can disrupt the digestive system, irritating the large intestine and causing diarrhea, constipation, cramping,... Read more »What are the risk factors and causes of GERD?"
...include alcohol use, obesity or overweight, pregnancy, and smoking. Certain foods that may irritate the digestive system can also contribute to GERD, though there's plenty of contradictory... Read more »Images
Find an image showing the digestive system and its component parts.... Read more »
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