Stress - Toxic Effects of
Toxic Effects of Excessive Stress
Adrenal System
Excessive Stress may cause Adrenal Insufficiency (by causing the Adrenal Glands to produce greater quantities of Adrenal Hormones in response to Stress than under normal conditions). [1]
Excessive Stress may cause Cushing’s Syndrome.
Cardiovascular System
Excessive Stress may cause Arrhythmias. [2]
Excessive Stress may increase the risk of Heart Attack. [3]
Excessive Stress may cause Hemorrhoids.
Excessive Stress may exacerbate Hypertension. [4]
Excessive Stress may increase the risk of Stroke. [5]
Cells
Acute Stress may cause severe damage to the Mitochondria. [6]
Digestive System
Excessive Stress may cause Indigestion.
Excessive Stress may exacerbate the condition of Ulcerative Colitis patients. [7]
Eyes/Vision
Excessive Stressmay cause Blepharospasm (Tics that affect the Eyelids).
Immune System
Excessive Stress may impair the function of the Immune System. [8]
Excessive Stress may increase the risk of Bacterial & Viral Diseases (infections): [9]
Excessive Stress may increase the risk of the Common Cold. [10]
Excessive Stress may provoke a recurrence of Herpes Simplex lesions in people who have already contracted the Herpes Simplex Virus. [11]
Excessive Stress may exacerbate the symptoms of Influenza. [12]
Excessive Stress may increase the risk of Colon Cancer. [13]
Excessive Stress may initiate Inflammation (Stress stimulates the release of various pro-inflammatory Cytokines). [14]
Excessive Stress may impair the function of NK Lymphocytes. [15]
Metabolism
Excessive Stress is speculated to be an underlying cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). [16]
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