Chemical Stress – Part 3 of The Three Forms of Stress

In addition to Physical and Emotional stress, your body and wellness can suffer from Chemical stress. Chemical stress is induced by toxins in your environment.  This includes everything from the foods and drinks you consume to the medication you take to the air you breathe.

Eating a diet composed of mainly processed foods or foods high in sugar and saturated fat, can deprive your body of the nutrients it needs.  Over time it can add significant weight to your frame and cause physical stress on your internal organs.

Their are preventative and proactive ways to mitigate chemical stress and it is important to consider the following factors.

• Nutrition.  Proper nutrition is key to reducing chemical stress.  Although unseen, poor nutrition can wreak havoc on your body and can significantly contribute to your risk of disease or injury.  To schedule a nutritional consultation, click here.
• Alcohol. While studies have shown that one glass of antioxidant rich red wine can boost health and help prevent disease, over consumption of alcohol can be extremely detrimental to your health.  Often individuals turn to alcohol to relieve emotional or even physical stress, and in turn can unknowingly create chemical stress. Consuming an average of more than 2 drinks a day or binge drinking can dramatically stress your body and your organs.  From the efficiency of your liver and kidneys to your skin and heart.  Destress with a relaxing and rejuvenating massage and help improve, not harm your body.
• Nicotine. It is a well known fact that cigarettes are harmful to the body and they are significant contributor to chemical stress.  In fact, over 4000 chemical compounds are created by burning a cigarette and at least 69 of those chemicals are known to cause cancer. Need we say more?  Take charge of your wellness.  You can quit today!