“People in stress situations show a prolonged healing time, a decreased ability of their immune systems to respond to vaccination, and an increased susceptibility to viral infections like the common cold.”
National Institute of Health
Proactively managing chronic stress is the number one reason to invest in your health with the Ojas WellPass.
Monthly participation in the stress-fighting services offered through the WellPass program have been shown, time and time again, to decrease the negative effects of stress on our bodies. If you suffer from any of the following symptoms or conditions, the WellPass can have a dramatic impact on your health and quality of life.
Stress has been shown to affect us in the following ways:
On Our Body
- Headache
- Back Pain
- Chest Pain
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- High Blood Pressure
- Decreased Immunity
- Stomach Upset
- Sleep Problems
On Our Thoughts & Feelings
- Anxiety and Worrying
- Restlessness
- Irritability
- Sadness and Depression
- Anger
- Feeling Insecure
- Lack of Focus
- Burnout
- Forgetfulness
On Our Behavior
- Overeating
- Undereating
- Angry Outbursts
- Drug or Alcohol Abuse
- Increased Smoking
- Social Withdrawal
- Crying Spells
- Relationship Conflicts
Twenty-five percent of the U.S. population is reported to have one or more of these five major chronic conditions; all associated with stress:
- Mood disorders
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Asthma
- Hypertension
Stress and Mood Disorders
“Persistent or chronic stress has the potential to put vulnerable individuals at a substantially increased risk of depression, anxiety and many other emotional difficulties.”
Mayo Clinic Psychiatrist, Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D.
Stress and Diabetes
“In people with diabetes, stress can alter blood glucose levels in two ways: 1. People under stress may not take good care of themselves. They may drink more alcohol or exercise less. They may forget, or not have time, to check their glucose levels or plan good meals. 2. Stress hormones may also alter blood glucose levels directly.”
American Diabetes Association
Stress and Heart Disease
“More and more evidence suggests a relationship between the risk of cardiovascular disease and environmental and psychosocial factors. These factors include job strain and chronic stress.”
American Heart Association
Stress and Asthma
“Stress is a common asthma trigger. Stress and anxiety cause asthma symptoms to become worse.”
Cleveland Clinic
Stress and Hypertension
“There is little doubt that both physical and mental stress can cause significant elevations of blood pressure. Long-term elevated stress levels have been found to be a strong predictor of future hypertension.”
American Institute of Stress
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