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Stress is Reflected in the Skin (Part II)
The skin as an organ of somatization
Most conflicts and life changes, for example, have a skin condition, involve the possibility of stress and ill at psyche (mind) and body (soma), which today are accepted as interconnected.
Skin and nervous system have a common origin in the embryo is the ectoderm and the “leave together” is forever imprinted on biological memory.
The skin, true organ of expression, is both the largest of our organs, with its own unique structure and function, with a rich vascularization and innervation, staying in it the sense of touch.
The epidermal barrier homeostasis allows the internal environment-contacting with the external world and the term “relational package” of human being dammed as a constituent part of the self.Leriche defined health as “the silence of the organs”, a concept for skin clarifier, where the visibility of the disease show the denial of that silence.
Daily events and psychosocial reactions could be considered only triggers processes for which there is certain bias.
What to do?
Initially you have to control with topical or rash creams. But we must eliminate the cause or causes of the problem: stress.
Stress can not be eliminated but can be controlled. Some stress is normal and positive, how harmful is to go through life stressed.
Exercise. Many studies show that exercise helps control stress. Especially recommended are stress management exercises like yoga and martial arts.
Alternative techniques. As massage, aromatherapy, baths, acupuncture, herbal tea, meditation and the like. All help reduce stress.
Attitude. What is not under your control are the circumstances, but the way in which your reaction is totally your decision.
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Stress is Reflected in the Skin (Part I)
Stress is the body’s natural response to situations that threaten it and that affects the emotional and physical stability. It’s a way to keep the body alert.
Although stress is a positive function in humans, which is to create a state of attention and prompt response to adversity, experience in a sustained and intense can affect our physical and emotional. It is therefore necessary to learn to channel it and make the best match.
In a situation of prolonged stress, the body’s response is through tiredness, fatigue or sickly. The skin reacts to the state showing no color, with signs of fatigue and premature aging.
Our skin experiencing stress in two ways: from within the body due to disease, poor nutrition, stress caused by work or family and without, due to environmental pollution, noise or work a long time in places closed.
Stress is reflected in the skin (Part I)
We may suffer stress without realizing it, as it is manifested in various ways, such as lack of appetite, difficulty sleeping, muscle stiffness, lack of sexual appetite or mood swings. But the symptoms vary according to skin type.
Stress manifests itself mainly in scaling, burning and itching of the skin, for this type of problem it is advisable to apply soothing cream for sensitive skin. When the skin is “off” and with a tone that gives a sickly appearance, may be due to contamination or lack of hydration. Restorative creams should be applied day and night.
How does it affect your skin?
According to the journal of aesthetics “Les Nouvelles Esthetique,” the 10 biggest effects of stress on your skin are: acne, eczema, psoriasis, itching, hair loss, excessive sweating, rosacea, dandruff, herpes and oral urticaria. Besides stress contributes to the skin to lose its brightness and look lifeless.
Stress can also cause other conditions affecting the skin and lack of sleep, over-eating, smoking, drinking, and others.
Stress causes hormonal imbalances. When something causes us stress, the body reacts by producing hormones with different objectives, these hormones: cortisol and adrenaline. The excess of these hormones causes imbalance in estrogen and testosterone in the body and these hormones affect the skin directly.
Does Stress Fattening?
• Often we tend to eat more in response to stress. In particular, those who are dieting because devote much energy to control their food they have left few resources to deal with stress. So when you suffer, lose control and overeat.
• And there is a risk of accumulating more fat if over a long period of stress-based eating fast food, rich in refined flours and sugars.
What to do with stress to prevent weight gain?
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