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5 Ways Stress Affects The Body & How To Manage

gatekeeper for many immune issues that come on later in life. From high blood pressure to the trigger for so many immune issues, stress is something that can lead to serious health issues that have the potential to stay with you for the rest of your life.

You have to be conscious of what are your triggers and how they affect you. With the amount of information available we now know that your job, your boss, your family life and even the news can become a stress trigger for individuals.

Fibroids

Stress has been linked to an increase in growth in fibroids and endometrioses.

Lack of Sleep

When I am stressed lack of sleep is the first thing that occurs. I spend the night going over scenarios, thinking of what ifs, and trying to figure out how to fix the problem.

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