The first reaction to stress is the cardiovascular system. Adrenaline is a stress hormone that can harm the body. Tachycardia, high cholesterol and sugar, increased blood clots are side effects of frequent releases of adrenaline. This is due to spasms of blood vessels, which increase the strength and frequency of heart contraction, Anna Korenevich, a cardiologist, told .
Such a mechanism is needed for mobilization bodies in times of danger. If stress is prolonged, then adrenaline destroys the heart and blood vessels.
How to understand that the level of adrenaline in the body is increased:
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High heart rate
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High blood pressure
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Tremors
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Excessive sweating
People tend to react not only to real, but also to irrational danger. The problem is that real threats can be eliminated, but imaginary danger is always with us. Because of this, the number of heart attacks and strokes is growing.
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Examples of objective danger:
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Accident
- Offence
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Injury
- Disease
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Extreme sports
Examples of biased danger:
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Fear of rejection
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Fear job loss
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Thoughts of death
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Worries about the future
It is important to consider that an imaginary danger appears when nothing threatens a person physically, but the processes in the body are the same.
— The more often you experience fears of an imaginary danger, the more often your blood pressure and heart rate jump, cholesterol and sugar rise and your blood thickens. Your body is in constant combat readiness, — Anna Korenevich wrote in her blog.
How to reduce the level of adrenaline in the body?
Eat foods that are rich in polyphenols. For example, green tea, mango, flaxseeds, beans, blueberries and soy. This will not only reduce the level of adrenaline in the blood, but also reduce the risk of cancer, depression, arthritis and cataracts.
Physical activity is also important. Scientists have proven that it is enough to walk 20 minutes a day to lower the level of adrenaline in the blood. Sports, meditation, dancing will also have a beneficial effect.
There is also a downside to adrenaline. Its lack in the blood leads to depression and apathy. Most often, it can be normalized with the help of a proper and varied diet, an active lifestyle and a suitable rest for you.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Anna Korenevich Medicine Cardiologist, cardiopsychologist