MANAGE YOUR STRESS WITH AYURVEDA
When we are suffering excess stress, many systems in the body can be negatively affected: the digestive system and metabolic function (including imbalances in body weight), the cardiovascular system, the musculoskeletal system, the nervous system, the reproductive system, and the immune system. 1 Excess stress can also impact our mental and emotional states, our relationships, as well as the health of our bones 2 (and related issues such as the teeth, hair, and nails). Stress tends to wear us down on a systemic level, so even though it is a contributing factor in a variety of ailments, its influence is easily overlooked. The bottom line is that, if you know that you’re stressed (even occasionally), there is a good chance that making some supportive adjustments could benefit you immensely. The sources of stress, called stressors, can be: • Environmental due to weather, indoor environment, noise, pollution, etc. • Physiological due to illness, injury, sleep disturbances,...