Stress Triggers – Top 5 Causes Which May Surprise You

Stress is the cause of many known illnesses and mental health disorders in our modern society. It can also often cause secondary responses due to hidden triggers. These are often so obvious that they may be overlooked.

Our Top 5 Stress Triggers

1. Overstimulation from communications: Constant stress and demands via both verbal and electronic communications can add to your daily pressures, often tipping you over the edge.

2. Too much to do and too little time: In a world of on-demand information, deadlines, and constant expectations, the struggle to juggle priorities has become a daily part of life, and one that doesn’t promise to get any better anytime soon.

3. Overuse of antibiotics, antacids and anti-inflammatories: Often, Doctors are too eager to prescribe medications that treat health symptoms, but usually do not address the root cause of the problem. We highly recommend considering a doctor who practises functional medicine, where doctors invest time and effort in solving the cause of a problem, rather than just treating the symptom.

4. Disrupted sleep: A lack of good quality sleep for a period of 6-7 hours is a prerequisite for healthy brain and body function. Sleep deprivation can result in serious health issues such as cardiac disease and diabetes 2, not to mention mental health issues such as brain fog and memory loss.

5. Sugar and excess carbohydrates: Sugar breaks down protein bonds in both internal and external organs, accelerating the ageing process. It also makes us more susceptible to infectious diseases thanks to a process known as glycation. It may result in symptoms such as wrinkles, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, age-related memory loss and even Alzheimer’s. It is essential to manage stress by identifying and reducing triggers, and maintaining overall health through supplementation and regular monitoring of hormonal imbalances.