Modern life is stressful. Fifty-four percent of Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their everyday lives.

Lack of sleep, a poor diet or illness can cause stress. Financial, health, death, divorce are emotionally devastating and stressful events. Some stress is less dramatic. Even good change can inspire stress—like a promotion at work. The body’s automatic response to stress is increased blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, metabolism, and blood flow to muscles. Called the "fight-or-flight" reaction, it gave early humans the boost of energy to fight aggressors or run. If you are constantly stressed you may actually be more vulnerable to life-threatening health problems.

Stomach aches, diarrhea, susceptibility to colds and infections, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and dementia, sleep disturbance, loss of sex drive, heart attacks or stroke are symptoms of stress. It’s one of the many conditions we treat at Higher Health Chiropractic. Make an appointment today to meet with Dr. Arnill to determine how our services can remediate your stress.