Emotional Stressors: It does, however, it does not affect every body uniformly. Most people want to know why emotional stress cause breast cancer and why it occurs in some people rather than in others. Some of the answers depend on how far people can cope with emotional stress & trauma.
If you are vulnerable to breast cancer there are chances that you can easily succumb to stress and trauma that life will put in your way. More so, you may likely be a stickler. Living in fear of negative happenings or fear of failure. When unavoidable events bring about stress and trauma occur you may not be able to cope at all because you have the tendency of being diagnosed with cancer.
Adrenaline is said to be the hormone that removes sugar from the cell. When sugar is produced in excess in cells it makes the body – to become filled with too much acid. Making the body cell deprived of oxygen and cancer cells are said to survive better in stumpy oxygen condition. What this means is that you should not allow yourself to go through so much stress as it provide the chance for cancer cells to grow well.
Do you know that cancer normally forms in a cellular state?
When stress occurs in the body cells it can cause them to be short of adrenaline from there the cells become high in sugar and lower in oxygen, making them more susceptible to becoming cancerous. Treatment of breast cancer — comes in different stages and also categories. Hence if you are diagnosed with breast cancer you will need to know the level the tumor has grown to, your age and status of your menopause and other factors that might influence the treatment. Healing Leukemia: with Laura Starflower
Stress – Mental and Emotional Cause of Cancer
How can you live a stress free life and prevent cancer and other health problems? By learning to manage your cortisol stress hormone levels and by putting the mental/ emotional stress in your life in the proper perspective. Once you know how to balance the physical factors of sleep, diet & exercise . . . . along with the mental and emotional stresses in your life then you will restore health in your body and mind. This is critical in any alternative cancer treatment.
The question is how does stress cause cancer?
Dr. Hans Selye gained world-wide recognition for introducing the concept of stress in a medical context. A distinguished physician and endocrinologist, his theories on the role of organic responses to emotion, illness & injury have revolutionized our understanding of the causes and mechanisms of disease and of the mind-body connection.
Your pituitary is a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone). This hormone, in turn, causes the adrenal glands (which sit at the top of your kidneys) to make cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone with some important jobs: It helps regulate your blood pressure
To answer this, one must look at what the stress response does physiologically in the body. It is a fact that high stress is a major contributing factor to cancer and many other diseases. Hans Selye, the father of stress research, said there are two types of stressors, distress and eustress.
Distress is a longer, more damaging response which negatively affects the organs, glands and systems including the immune system. Eustress is a short term — beneficial stimulus to the system. If you run up and down the stairs ten times you feel invigorated. Now if you run up and down the stairs one thousand times you are exhausted and totally drained, so eustress is health boosting whereas distress is health depleting.
The stress response is controlled by the brain via the hypothalamus pituitary adrenal axis or HPA axis. The hypothalamus, which has been called the brain of the brain, is the part of your brain that senses biochemical changes similar to the thermostat in your house. If certain biochemicals go high or low, it triggers the brain to respond.
The hypothalamus does so by telling the master hormone gland, the pituitary, to send messages to the adrenal glands to secrete a hormone called cortisol. When cortisol is at the proper level it is anti-inflammatory and promotes health. When cortisol goes too high with acute stress or too low with chronic stress, it also causes your immune and digestive systems to shut down, inflammation to increase, blood sugar to rise, hormones to go out of balance and bones to become osteoporotic. When your cortisol level stays high or low it predisposes you to cancer and many other diseases.
What causes cortisol to go out of balance?
Mental/emotional stress (distress)
Lack of total sleep (8-9.5 hours) and pre-midnight sleep (four hours is ideal)
Diet high in sugar, starch or acid forming foods
Too little or too much exercise.
Cancer forms when cortisol becomes chronically high or low because adrenal exhaustion causes immune system suppression and your immune system is what keeps the individual cancer cells (which everyone has), from growing into colonies called tumors.
The most important stress management plan starts with proper sleep, diet, and exercise along with learning how to change your perception of the situation. When you change your perception you can change your reality and your health. To reduce the mental/emotional distress one must live fully in the moment without spending time thinking about the “if only I would have” past or the “if only I could” future.
If you had excruciating pain in your body, what does your mind say? “I am going to die if I don’t get out of this pain.” But is this really true? Can you endure the pain for one second? The answer is yes and this is how you will endure any storm in your life, by living one moment at a time instead of living in the past or the future. This type of living keeps your cortisol and immune system in balance and keeps you healthy in mind and body.
Stress and Emotional Problems. the affects of stress on the body is often over looked. When the body and mind is in a state of balance and unity you experience good health. Most people don’t experience a state of perfect harmony so that disease manifest itself! Watch this video it says a lot.
11 Natural Ways to Lower Stress.
Stress is conceivably the biggest health challenge facing us today. Stress is implicated in all chronic diseases, which cause more deaths in the world than any other factor. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that over 60% of all deaths are a result of chronic diseases. Not only can stress affect physical health, it also plays a major role in our mental health. Stress can lead to depression, loss of self- confidence and even suicidal tendencies. Managing stress is vital for your health and happiness. The good news is that it is possible to reduce stress without having to resort to medication, which has numerous negative side effects.
1. Organize Your Life, Thoughts & Emotions. Disorganization is guaranteed to add to your the stress you have in life. Simple task like time management can be wonderful de-stressors. When we stop to think that every hour wasted is a part of our life wasted, it makes a lot of sense to get organized. A simple way to do this is to make a list every evening of what you need to do the next day. Prioritize the items in order of importance. S0 do the most important things first. Another great de-stressor is to tidy up. Clutter causes stress because you can’t find things and because it creates a negative picture in your mind that puts you on edge.
2. Exercise
Numerous studies have shown that exercise greatly helps to reduce stress and improve overall health. The Nurse’s Study showed that women who go from no exercise to just one hour a week cut their risk of heart attack by an amazing 50 percent. You don’t have to run a marathon or sweat it out in the gym. A brisk thirty minute walk will do wonders for you. Disciplines like yoga and tai chi are great for relieving stress, helping increase suppleness and flexibility and lower blood pressure. Exercise releases endorphins, ‘happy hormones’ that improve mood and make you feel better. It also has the added benefit of helping weight management, another factor that often adds to stress.
3. Gratitude
Developing an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ can have an amazing effect on one’s stress levels. Focusing on the things that are going right, and we all have many, helps us realize that things are not as bad as they appear. The very fact that you woke up this morning is a reason to give thanks, tens of thousands didn’t. The fact that you’re reading this means you have eyes that work, there are about 160 million people in the world who are blind. Don’t have a roof over your head, or clothes to wear, food to eat, a job (no matter how stressful) to go to? You’re better off than tens of millions. Learning to appreciate all you do have, and to stop focusing on the things you don’t have, will have a major impact on reducing your stress levels.
4. Diet
Science is telling us that diet plays a significant role in stress. Studies have shown that junk food helps to make us depressed, and fat! Also cutting down on processed, packaged and fast foods will not only reduce your stress levels but also help to improve your overall health. Sugar depresses the immune system, too much caffeine will leave you also feeling jittery, anxious and the Omega 6 found in all processed plant oils and margarines causes inflammation, a major contributor to ill health. Increasing the amount of fresh foods and whole grains in your diet will help improve your mood, give you more energy and improve your ability to cope with stress.
5. Sleep
Current studies show a significant percentage of the US population is not getting enough sleep, a sure way to raise stress levels. Too little sleep leads to irritability, depression and reduced ability to perform mentally and physically, as well as ill health. Establishing good sleeping conditions will help. Start by establishing bedtime routines that tell your brain that it’s time to go to sleep. Things that will assist are going to bed at the same time every night, avoiding eating too late and not watching TV just before going to bed. Taking a hot bath or shower can help relax you before going to bed and certain foods, such as complex (unrefined) carbohydrates and dairy can help promote sleep, so a cup of warm milk and a oatmeal cookie (without masses of sugar) could be just the thing to help you fall asleep.
6. Supplements Certain supplements can help reduce stress. Adequate amounts of Calcium also has a wonderful, natural calming effect on the body. The B vitamins help promote the proper functioning of the nervous system and help prevent depression and stress. Herbs like chamomile, passionflower and lavender all help to relax and calm. When you choose supplements, look for those made from organic, whole food (as opposed to synthetic) sources, as these are better utilized by the body, providing superior results. Ensure that you get sustained release B vitamins and chelated calcium and magnesium supplements, so that you get maximum absorption and results.
7. Hobbies and activities People who have an interesting hobby or activity have been found to have less stress are able to handle stress better than those who don’t. So ball room dancing, restoring a vintage car or collecting stamps will all help you handle your stress better. Just the fact that you can concentrate on something other than the normal day-to-day grind helps to lighten the mood and reduce stress and depression. Even more effective are activities that involve other people, as the social interaction helps to shift the focus off one’s self and your problems.
8. Meditate
Many studies and experts recommend meditation as an effective tool for dealing with stress. Best of all, meditation is easy, you don’t need any equipment, it doesn’t take a lot of time and it is free, you only need your mind. At the simplest level, all you require is to find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably with both feet on the ground. Close your eyes, breathe deeply and rhythmically, and repeat a positive mantra to yourself. Saying something like “I feel peaceful, I’m in control, everything is working out just fine.” Clear your mind of all other thoughts and feel yourself relax and unwind. Alternatively, find a recognized meditation teacher and learn a technique that helps you.
9. Get Social Interacting with other people. . .can be a great way to help reduce stress. Getting around positive, supportive people who will encourage and uplift you is one of the greatest stress relievers there is. So whether you join a church, a sports club or simply get together with friends on a regular basis, the bottom line is to get around people and talk about the things stressing you. Today we also have the benefit of social media, so if you’re feeling stressed take a quick break and interact with a Face Book or Twitter friend. At the very least, phone someone and have a chat.
10. Get Outdoors There’s something almost magical about getting out into nature. Over 100 studies have shown that being outdoors, especially in the wilds, or also helps reduce stress and anxiety. One Dutch study found that people who live within one kilometer (0.6 miles) of a park or wooded area experience less depression and anxiety. Another study showed that even the view of greenery through a window speeded recovery from surgery, improved productivity and increased job satisfaction. So if you’re suffering from stress, make a plan — to get out into the woods next weekend or visit your nearest park.
11. Music You don’t have to be a genius to know music can evoke strong feelings of pleasure in all us. Researchers have shown that listening to soothing music can help reduce stress and anxiety and even lower blood pressure and pulse rates. You don’t need a music therapist, simply create a play list of soothing music, then sit back and allow the music to work its wonders on you. Alternatively, tune into one of the hundreds of internet radio stations that broadcast relaxing music. If you’re really feeling uptight, try playing your favorite rock music and singing along at the top of your voice, it’s a great way to blow off steam. Source: http://dailyhealthlifestyles.com/10-24-2016-11-natural-ways-to-lower-stress/