Effects of chronic stress on the cardiovascular system
Increased strength & speed of heartbeat
Hypertension
Strain on the heart
Thickening & narrowing of arteries
Enlargement of the heart (resulting in increased work, less able to maintain proper blood flow, fatigue )
Hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar)
High cholesterol
Effects of chronic stress on the musculo-skeletal system
Muscular reactivity
Chronic muscular tension and pain
Migraine and tension headaches
Exaggeration of reflexive postural patterns
Bone demineralisation
Effects of chronic stress on the digestive tract
Gastritis
Stomach & duodenal ulcers
Stomach pain
Obesity
Colitis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Effects of chronic stress on the reproductive system
Infertility
Menstrual disorders
Impotence or premature ejaculation
Loss of libido
Effects of chronic stress on the urinary system
Bladder urgency
Incontinence
Effects of chronic stress on the immune system
Allergies
Increased susceptibility to illness such as common cold
Autoimmune conditions (Diabetes type 1, Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis)
Effects of Chronic Stress on metabolism
Metabolic Disorder
Diabetes
Effects of chronic stress on the respiratory system
Asthma symptoms often worsen under mental or emotional stress
Hyperventilation
Breathing pattern disorder
