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Stress In Australian Nervous System (SNS)

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Stress is described as a psychological and psychological and physical strain or tension generated by physical, emotional, social, economical or occupation circumstances, events, or experience that are difficult to manage or endure (Andrew M. Colman, 2015). Stress can affect all aspects of your life, which include your emotional, behaviours thinking ability, and psychical health (webmd, 2016). More than one in five Australian have reported mental health issue as a source of stress (psychology, 2014). Stress can also be harmful if you become over-stressed and if it interferes with our ability to get on with normal tasks (Australian Psychology society, 2012). One in six young Australians are currently experiencing an anxiety condition. 15.4% …show more content…

stomach, liver, eyes and gall bladder. The ANS is also separated into two other parts the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) and the parasympathetic nervous system (PSN). The SNS will be activated when an individual is stressed; it prepares the body for action. During this stage the body decided with it want to fight or flee the situation. This procedure is known as the fight or flight response. The PSN works to maintain the day-to-day functions e.g breathing, digestion and the heart rate. It also brings the body back to its normal state after the SNS is …show more content…

As stress causes arousal and energy, physical activity like going for a run reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke this is due to when you are doing psychical activity your lungs expand, the heart strengthens, the lungs improve there functioning and the circulatory system, it reduces cholesterol and releases endorphins. When the human body is stressed bad chemicals are released and when the body is exercise the body uses these bad chemicals up. Meditation or relaxation is also a striges to prevent and reduce stress. When we these promote parasympathetic NS activity, this means that you are resting and restoring. Yoga and Pilates are very common relaxation techniques. Stopping the negative through that come to mind and reduce stress

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